ELECTION 2020
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Oct 11, 2020: ABC News: Biden 'wants to debate Donald Trump again': National campaign co-chair
"I know that Joe Biden wants to debate Donald Trump again. And Americans saw the disaster that Donald Trump had in the first debate. But I will tell you that we will do what we did from the beginning of this campaign and the pandemic. We will listen to the American experts and scientists -- so here it's the Cleveland Clinic -- and they have set up the protocols," Richmond told ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl on Sunday.
"I know that Joe Biden wants to debate Donald Trump again. And Americans saw the disaster that Donald Trump had in the first debate. But I will tell you that we will do what we did from the beginning of this campaign and the pandemic. We will listen to the American experts and scientists -- so here it's the Cleveland Clinic -- and they have set up the protocols," Richmond told ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl on Sunday.
Sept 12, 2020: Albuequerque Journal: Voters list virus impacts as biggest concern – by far
The survey found that each of the top five issues mentioned most often by likely voters was linked to COVID-19, including health, economic uncertainty, unemployment and back-to-school challenges.
The survey found that each of the top five issues mentioned most often by likely voters was linked to COVID-19, including health, economic uncertainty, unemployment and back-to-school challenges.
Sept 12, 2020: WSOC: Twitter flags Trump’s tweet about voting in NC for violating election integrity rules
Trump wrote in the tweet: “NORTH CAROLINA: To make sure your Ballot COUNTS, sign & send it in EARLY. When Polls open, go to your Polling Place to see if it was COUNTED. IF NOT, VOTE! Your signed Ballot will not count because your vote has been posted. Don’t let them illegally take your vote away from you!”
Trump wrote in the tweet: “NORTH CAROLINA: To make sure your Ballot COUNTS, sign & send it in EARLY. When Polls open, go to your Polling Place to see if it was COUNTED. IF NOT, VOTE! Your signed Ballot will not count because your vote has been posted. Don’t let them illegally take your vote away from you!”
Sept 10, 2020: Religious News Service: Is Kamala Harris anti-Catholic?
President Donald Trump’s supporters are trying to paint Kamala Harris as being anti-Catholic, according to a new Associated Press report, accusing her of trying to stop Catholics from holding public office. This is a fantastical accusation considering that her running mate, Joe Biden, is a Catholic.
President Donald Trump’s supporters are trying to paint Kamala Harris as being anti-Catholic, according to a new Associated Press report, accusing her of trying to stop Catholics from holding public office. This is a fantastical accusation considering that her running mate, Joe Biden, is a Catholic.
Sept 5, 2020: Hendersonville Lightning: Donald Trump Jr. to visit Hendersonville
Trump Jr. "will speak directly with the American people, spreading President Donald J. Trump's Make America Great Again agenda," the campaign said. The event is at 3 p.m. The campaign announcement did not include a location.
Trump Jr. "will speak directly with the American people, spreading President Donald J. Trump's Make America Great Again agenda," the campaign said. The event is at 3 p.m. The campaign announcement did not include a location.
Sept 3, 2020: Just The News: Facebook will stop accepting new political ads seven days before November presidential election
The move is part of an effort by the social media platform to safeguard against the kind of election interference that occurred in the 2016 presidential race.
The move is part of an effort by the social media platform to safeguard against the kind of election interference that occurred in the 2016 presidential race.
On Tuesday Nov 3 we discover that the Republicans AND Democrats both tried to steal the election ...there will be many from both parties involved all the way to the candidates themselves. They will all be charged and thrown in jail.
But instead of chaos and confusion, the people discuss and actually communicate about real issues and real problems. And it turns out that the American People Actually Win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
😚😚Oh, well...then I wake up and look at the news..😞😞
But instead of chaos and confusion, the people discuss and actually communicate about real issues and real problems. And it turns out that the American People Actually Win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
😚😚Oh, well...then I wake up and look at the news..😞😞
Sept 2, 2020: Fox News: Fox News' Chris Wallace to moderate first Trump-Biden presidential debate
USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page will moderate the vice presidential debate in Salt Lake City Oct. 7, C-SPAN Senior Executive Producer & Political Editor Steve Scully will moderate the second Trump-Biden debate Oct. 15 in Miami, and NBC News White House correspondent Kristen Welker will moderate the third presidential debate Oct. 22 in Nashville.
USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page will moderate the vice presidential debate in Salt Lake City Oct. 7, C-SPAN Senior Executive Producer & Political Editor Steve Scully will moderate the second Trump-Biden debate Oct. 15 in Miami, and NBC News White House correspondent Kristen Welker will moderate the third presidential debate Oct. 22 in Nashville.
Arachnoleptic fit (n.): The frantic dance performed just after you've accidentally walked through a spider web.😊
Aug 31, 2020: Market Watch: Trump is losing the support of the military, according to a new poll of active-duty troops
“Trump has failed to deliver for the military, national defense, and national security,” wrote Vindman, who was fired from the NSC after raising concerns about Trump’s infamous July 2019 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “Nothing can be more damning than a Republican Admin. losing the support of military personnel and their families.”
“Trump has failed to deliver for the military, national defense, and national security,” wrote Vindman, who was fired from the NSC after raising concerns about Trump’s infamous July 2019 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “Nothing can be more damning than a Republican Admin. losing the support of military personnel and their families.”
God is not a Republican or a conservative!! If you can fit God into your political party membership then your God is too small!
Aug 28, 2020: Christian Headlines: Citing Scripture, Pence Switches out Jesus for the American Flag in Convention Speech“Glad Pence seems to know Scripture; grieved & appalled he’d believe substituting ‘Old Glory’ for ‘Jesus’ wasn’t blasphemous and equating the freedom Paul was referring to with civil liberties,” tweeted Greg Jao, senior assistant to the president of InterVarsity, an evangelical Christian organization.
“This is Babylon. This is idolatry,” tweeted Brian Zahnd, pastor of Word of Life Church.
“This is Babylon. This is idolatry,” tweeted Brian Zahnd, pastor of Word of Life Church.
Aug 28, 2020: CNN: Trump -- defiant and dark as ever -- claims Biden would destroy America
President Donald Trump's demagogic convention speech played out before a spectacular but norm-crushing White House backdrop in a potential super spreader viral event.
President Donald Trump's demagogic convention speech played out before a spectacular but norm-crushing White House backdrop in a potential super spreader viral event.
Aug 27, 2020: Politico: Guests for Trump acceptance speech get guidance, but not Covid-19 testing
When President Donald Trump formally accepts the Republican nomination for president on Thursday, he will speak to a live audience at the White House for whom coronavirus tests are not a requirement upon arrival.
When President Donald Trump formally accepts the Republican nomination for president on Thursday, he will speak to a live audience at the White House for whom coronavirus tests are not a requirement upon arrival.
Wanted: people to speak on Trump’s character at RNC.
Must be able to lie w/ straight face.🤔
Must be able to lie w/ straight face.🤔
Aug 26, 2020: Spring Hope Enterprise: Rep. James Gailliard stumps for Biden in new campaign commercial
Rep. James Gailliard, D-Nash, is featured in the new ad, which premiered Tuesday on Biden’s YouTube channel and will air on television this week. The ad focuses on Gailliard’s role as pastor of Word Tabernacle Church and doesn’t mention his state office. The 30-second video shows Gailliard’s large empty church, which is in the old Home Depot building, and scenes of empty streets in downtown Rocky Mount.
Rep. James Gailliard, D-Nash, is featured in the new ad, which premiered Tuesday on Biden’s YouTube channel and will air on television this week. The ad focuses on Gailliard’s role as pastor of Word Tabernacle Church and doesn’t mention his state office. The 30-second video shows Gailliard’s large empty church, which is in the old Home Depot building, and scenes of empty streets in downtown Rocky Mount.
“When a culture doesn’t know how to think critically, then all critical thinking is viewed as cynicism, and disagreement is called hate.” -Glenn Packiam
Aug 25, 2020: Politico: RNC tries to rewrite pandemic history, casting Trump as decisive leader
The Republican National Convention put President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic front and center on opening night, depicting him as a decisive leader who marshaled resources, forcefully responded to the deadly threat, and “moved mountains” to save American lives.
The Republican National Convention put President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic front and center on opening night, depicting him as a decisive leader who marshaled resources, forcefully responded to the deadly threat, and “moved mountains” to save American lives.
Aug 24, 2020: Huffington Post: GOP Says It Won’t Have New Party Platform For 2020 Election, Will Just Support Trump
The Republican Party is forgoing a traditional process of adopting goals, but will “enthusiastically support the President’s America-first agenda.”
The Republican Party is forgoing a traditional process of adopting goals, but will “enthusiastically support the President’s America-first agenda.”
Aug 24, 2020: CNN: Former RNC chair Michael Steele joins anti-Trump group
Former chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele is joining the Lincoln Project, a group of Republicans working to prevent President Donald Trump's re-election.
Former chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele is joining the Lincoln Project, a group of Republicans working to prevent President Donald Trump's re-election.
If you want to know what God thinks of money, just look at the people he gave it to.#truth 😉
Aug 21, 2020:
👉Mitch McConnell will deliver remarks at RNC, a reversal of an earlier position that he would not speak. This will be a break from the already scheduled speakers since McConnell has not been indicted for anything yet.
👉Mitch McConnell will deliver remarks at RNC, a reversal of an earlier position that he would not speak. This will be a break from the already scheduled speakers since McConnell has not been indicted for anything yet.
Aug 21, 2020: The Alliance Review: Guest View: A pro-life voting alternative
For those of us who are pro-life and find some candidates who purport to be pro-life but behave in ways contrary to our Biblical values, let me suggest a way out of the voting conundrum we now face. As a conservative and a Republican for over 40 years, instead of voting for an incumbent whose conduct we find appalling, let me suggest we withhold supporting them and focus on living out our faith by providing additional support to programs that have been successful at reducing unwanted pregnancies and abortions.
For those of us who are pro-life and find some candidates who purport to be pro-life but behave in ways contrary to our Biblical values, let me suggest a way out of the voting conundrum we now face. As a conservative and a Republican for over 40 years, instead of voting for an incumbent whose conduct we find appalling, let me suggest we withhold supporting them and focus on living out our faith by providing additional support to programs that have been successful at reducing unwanted pregnancies and abortions.
Aug 20, 2020:
👉Kanye West's newest pain is that he may regret not being able to see himself on the Wisconsin presidential ballot in November. The state Elections Commission voted Thursday to keep West off of Wisconsin's presidential ballot. On hearing the news most Wisconsonites responded by asking "Who's Kanye West?"
👉Former President Barack Obama offered harsh criticism of Trump in his remarks at the DNC Convention on Wednesday. Trump tweeted out --in capital letters so we would know he meant it-- that Obama "SPIED ON MY CAMPAIGN, AND GOT CAUGHT!" Spygate is a conspiracy theory initiated by Trump that the Obama administration had placed a spy in his 2016 presidential campaign for political purposes. No evidence has ever been found but if anyone was spying on Trumps campaign it was probably for just they needed a good laugh now and then or looking for his tax returns, which may be just as funny.
👉Kanye West's newest pain is that he may regret not being able to see himself on the Wisconsin presidential ballot in November. The state Elections Commission voted Thursday to keep West off of Wisconsin's presidential ballot. On hearing the news most Wisconsonites responded by asking "Who's Kanye West?"
👉Former President Barack Obama offered harsh criticism of Trump in his remarks at the DNC Convention on Wednesday. Trump tweeted out --in capital letters so we would know he meant it-- that Obama "SPIED ON MY CAMPAIGN, AND GOT CAUGHT!" Spygate is a conspiracy theory initiated by Trump that the Obama administration had placed a spy in his 2016 presidential campaign for political purposes. No evidence has ever been found but if anyone was spying on Trumps campaign it was probably for just they needed a good laugh now and then or looking for his tax returns, which may be just as funny.
Aug 20, 2020: New York Post: NASCAR’s Trump 2020 car is stuck with Goodyear tires
The lone NASCAR Cup Series driver with a “Trump 2020” paint scheme will continue to use Goodyear tires in upcoming races despite President Trump’s call Wednesday for a boycott of the Ohio-based tire company.
The lone NASCAR Cup Series driver with a “Trump 2020” paint scheme will continue to use Goodyear tires in upcoming races despite President Trump’s call Wednesday for a boycott of the Ohio-based tire company.
Aug 19, 2020:
👉On the convention night designated for the official nomination of Joe Biden as the Democratic Party’s candidate, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave a speech nominating Sen. Bernie Sanders. Pro-Trump on Twitter & FaceBook went ballistic claiming she tried to hijack the nomination with Sanders. But her speech was part of convention procedure. The nomination of Sanders was symbolic. Kind of like when elected officials say they're going to commit to doing something helpful and logical...but dont . Its just symbolic.
👉"Why are Republicans allowing the Democrats to have ridiculous Post Office hearings on Saturday & Monday, just before and during our Convention.?" Trump tweeted. The assumption is that it might detract from Trump's RNC Show. But the distraction could allow the Republicans to get their Horses and Ponies together for what is sure to be a prime time spectacle. They may have to borrow some of the ones the DNC used.
👉On the convention night designated for the official nomination of Joe Biden as the Democratic Party’s candidate, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave a speech nominating Sen. Bernie Sanders. Pro-Trump on Twitter & FaceBook went ballistic claiming she tried to hijack the nomination with Sanders. But her speech was part of convention procedure. The nomination of Sanders was symbolic. Kind of like when elected officials say they're going to commit to doing something helpful and logical...but dont . Its just symbolic.
👉"Why are Republicans allowing the Democrats to have ridiculous Post Office hearings on Saturday & Monday, just before and during our Convention.?" Trump tweeted. The assumption is that it might detract from Trump's RNC Show. But the distraction could allow the Republicans to get their Horses and Ponies together for what is sure to be a prime time spectacle. They may have to borrow some of the ones the DNC used.
“Trump has championed family first.” All 3 of them! --Mona Charen
Aug 18, 2020:
👉Postmaster General DeJoy says he will stop Postal Service changes until after November election. Good to know this soon for Republicans and Democrats so they can practice seeing who can steal the election better than the other
👉DNC ratings were very low for TV ratings last night. But they made it up in online. 28.9 million Americans tuned in the convention either by television or digitally Monday and "shattered" the previous record for digitally streaming video with 10.2 million viewers. Most of the viewers were likely Republicans looking for stuff to make fun of today and people to insult. Democrats get their turn every time Trump tweets.
👉Postmaster General DeJoy says he will stop Postal Service changes until after November election. Good to know this soon for Republicans and Democrats so they can practice seeing who can steal the election better than the other
👉DNC ratings were very low for TV ratings last night. But they made it up in online. 28.9 million Americans tuned in the convention either by television or digitally Monday and "shattered" the previous record for digitally streaming video with 10.2 million viewers. Most of the viewers were likely Republicans looking for stuff to make fun of today and people to insult. Democrats get their turn every time Trump tweets.
Aug 17, 2020:
The virtual Democratic Convention begins Monday. There will be no crowds, little pageantry and entirely uncharted waters at the remote event this year. The big question is: Will Joe remember to show up?
The USPS is having major problems getting mail delivered in a timely manner. Trump appointed a Postmaster in May who did not work for the USPS.....but is a big Republican donor. So according to the Republicans "there's nothing to see here...move along."
The virtual Democratic Convention begins Monday. There will be no crowds, little pageantry and entirely uncharted waters at the remote event this year. The big question is: Will Joe remember to show up?
The USPS is having major problems getting mail delivered in a timely manner. Trump appointed a Postmaster in May who did not work for the USPS.....but is a big Republican donor. So according to the Republicans "there's nothing to see here...move along."
Aug 14, 2020: Gallup: Religious Identity and the 2020 Presidential Election
Of particular interest this election cycle is the religious identity of voters, a factor that appears, at least to me, more important than it has been in recent presidential elections. This is in part because Joe Biden is only the fourth major-party Catholic presidential nominee in U.S. history and in part because Donald Trump continues to make the courting of evangelical voters a major priority of his campaign. Both the Biden and Trump campaigns have appointed coordinators to reach out to faith communities.
Of particular interest this election cycle is the religious identity of voters, a factor that appears, at least to me, more important than it has been in recent presidential elections. This is in part because Joe Biden is only the fourth major-party Catholic presidential nominee in U.S. history and in part because Donald Trump continues to make the courting of evangelical voters a major priority of his campaign. Both the Biden and Trump campaigns have appointed coordinators to reach out to faith communities.
Aug 12, 2020: Mashable: No, this doesn't mean that Joe Biden owns antifa.com
Supporters of President Donald Trump went nuts online Wednesday after they discovered that the domain name antifa.com redirects to Joe Biden’s website.
Supporters of President Donald Trump went nuts online Wednesday after they discovered that the domain name antifa.com redirects to Joe Biden’s website.
"Considering how often throughout history even intelligent people have been proved to be wrong, it is amazing that there are still people who are convinced that the only reason anyone could possibly say something different from what they believe is stupidity or dishonesty." – Thomas Sowell
Aug 11, 2020:
We are now living in a time where there is everything from a blur to out and out dismissing the concept of right vs wrong or even left vs right. People are now choosing their own reality. American politics mainly has brought that to the forefront over the last decade or so (and roots go further back).
The pandemic mixed with a election and a narcissist for a President (& candidate) has been the perfect storm to bring this to a head. America is not totally exceptional with the problem as it has affected other countries as well, but we are the worst. Lots of people clamoring for "My Rights My Rights" with no comprehension of the fact that not everyone can have "My rights" if everyone's "my Rights" is different..and they are.
This election is not about Republicans vs Democrats..but instead has become about "my reality" vs "your reality." That is a great breeding ground for conspiracy nuts and theories by the score...and we ARE now seeing them elevated to levels which now are holding offices in DC and state political offices. We are on the edge of a precipice where soon everyone will be doing what is right in their own eyes with even many churches and denominations helping that along. Years and years of churches teaching about everyone's "personal relationship" with Jesus has brought the church to the same place where everyone can go to the same church but have a different relationship with the God they think is there just as long as everyone "feels blessed "about it
And the only caution there is not to seek the God you want ...seek THE God who is there. <<<<and I would go so far as to say that as near as I can tell right now that is going to be the best way through this mess as I dont really see a way right now that we're going to get out of it. (all actions have consequences) ...but feel free to pray I am wrong. In fact I would encourage it. --Zorek Richards (Editor)
We are now living in a time where there is everything from a blur to out and out dismissing the concept of right vs wrong or even left vs right. People are now choosing their own reality. American politics mainly has brought that to the forefront over the last decade or so (and roots go further back).
The pandemic mixed with a election and a narcissist for a President (& candidate) has been the perfect storm to bring this to a head. America is not totally exceptional with the problem as it has affected other countries as well, but we are the worst. Lots of people clamoring for "My Rights My Rights" with no comprehension of the fact that not everyone can have "My rights" if everyone's "my Rights" is different..and they are.
This election is not about Republicans vs Democrats..but instead has become about "my reality" vs "your reality." That is a great breeding ground for conspiracy nuts and theories by the score...and we ARE now seeing them elevated to levels which now are holding offices in DC and state political offices. We are on the edge of a precipice where soon everyone will be doing what is right in their own eyes with even many churches and denominations helping that along. Years and years of churches teaching about everyone's "personal relationship" with Jesus has brought the church to the same place where everyone can go to the same church but have a different relationship with the God they think is there just as long as everyone "feels blessed "about it
And the only caution there is not to seek the God you want ...seek THE God who is there. <<<<and I would go so far as to say that as near as I can tell right now that is going to be the best way through this mess as I dont really see a way right now that we're going to get out of it. (all actions have consequences) ...but feel free to pray I am wrong. In fact I would encourage it. --Zorek Richards (Editor)
We were not established as a Republic...but we are now. 250 years of Supreme Court rulings and legislative actions have brought to here. We are now actively a Democracy. Historically Democracies are very unstable forms of government and ultimately fall apart from within. Yes, American Democracy is at risk...has been for awhile. But BOTH parties are to blame as they have both played a major part in destroying it. --Zorek Richards
July 23, 2019: Associated Press: Official Trump MAGA hats are made in the US
CLAIM: Trump’s “Make America Great Again” caps are made in China, not the U.S.
AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. The hats are made by a manufacturer in California.
THE FACTS: A post circulating on Facebook with a picture of a red MAGA hat that bears a “Made in China” label falsely claims President Donald Trump’s official caps are not made in the U.S. Such claims have circulated for years on social media and have re-surfaced in recent months as the president engages in a tariff war with China.
CLAIM: Trump’s “Make America Great Again” caps are made in China, not the U.S.
AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. The hats are made by a manufacturer in California.
THE FACTS: A post circulating on Facebook with a picture of a red MAGA hat that bears a “Made in China” label falsely claims President Donald Trump’s official caps are not made in the U.S. Such claims have circulated for years on social media and have re-surfaced in recent months as the president engages in a tariff war with China.
