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New batch of Clinton emails released as Trump stumps in New Hampshire – live New batch of Clinton emails released as Trump stumps in New Hampshire – live
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Did Clinton vote against raising the debt ceiling – a policy stance associated with the reactionary wing of the GOP?
Don’t ask her, she doesn’t know:
#usedtobeasenatorproblems pic.twitter.com/dj2M9VYgwh
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The Wikileaks dump of reams of diplomatic cables struck fear in the heart – or inspired asphyxia, at least – in the White House, to hear the emails tell it:
Clinton emails reveal relief as Obama cleans up diplomatic mess after Wikileaks from the White House situation room. pic.twitter.com/Ig4KrE1bc3
UPDATE: For background, read the contemporary news report here:
President Barack Obama told Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan and Mexican President Felipe Calderon in phone calls on Saturday that WikiLeaks’ actions were “deplorable” and the leaders agreed it would not hurt ties with Washington, the White House said.
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Not only did Hillary Clinton use a personal email account while secretary of state.
Clinton aide Huma Abedin used the personal email account belonging to Clinton while Clinton was secretary of state.
And she didn’t spell out “you” .
So it appears that Huma had access to — and at times was using — Hillary Clinton’s personal email account. pic.twitter.com/5j7RcqDcaG
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BTW, no government shutdown, Planned Parenthood retains what federal funding it receives, and they all lived happily ever after, until December when the debt ceiling fight happens and the spending resolution has to be renewed.
BREAKING: No shutdown: House vote sends spending bill to Obama, keeping government open through Dec. 11.
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She can’t send a fax, she doesn’t know what the E3+3 is and she doesn’t know what FUBAR means.She can’t send a fax, she doesn’t know what the E3+3 is and she doesn’t know what FUBAR means.
And Hillary Clinton wants to be president?And Hillary Clinton wants to be president?
Hillary Clinton asking her staff to translate some choice diplomatic language in the latest email release pic.twitter.com/XyNHLuw3mjHillary Clinton asking her staff to translate some choice diplomatic language in the latest email release pic.twitter.com/XyNHLuw3mj
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In this email, Anne-Marie Slaughter, the scholar, sometimes-official and think tank-er, points out that “NO ONE uses a State-issued laptop and even high officials routinely end up using their home email accounts to be able to get their work done quickly” because of how crappy state department technology infrastructure is.In this email, Anne-Marie Slaughter, the scholar, sometimes-official and think tank-er, points out that “NO ONE uses a State-issued laptop and even high officials routinely end up using their home email accounts to be able to get their work done quickly” because of how crappy state department technology infrastructure is.
Clinton agrees with Slaughter that the state department ought to attempt to draw public attention to the problem. But then adviser Cheryl Mills pours cold water on the idea.Clinton agrees with Slaughter that the state department ought to attempt to draw public attention to the problem. But then adviser Cheryl Mills pours cold water on the idea.
A.M. Slaughter emails HRC's personal email account to decry how many top State officials use personal email accounts pic.twitter.com/KeHEE0C86EA.M. Slaughter emails HRC's personal email account to decry how many top State officials use personal email accounts pic.twitter.com/KeHEE0C86E
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In this email, Clinton seems angry at an unidentified underling who decided the state department would refer to parents as “parent one and two” instead of “mother and father”.In this email, Clinton seems angry at an unidentified underling who decided the state department would refer to parents as “parent one and two” instead of “mother and father”.
Clinton says the state department should retain “the presumption of mother and father.” She frets about “a huge Fox-generated media storm led by Palin et al.”Clinton says the state department should retain “the presumption of mother and father.” She frets about “a huge Fox-generated media storm led by Palin et al.”
Clinton angry about how State refers to 'nontraditional' families, frets of 'Fox-generated media storm led by Palin' pic.twitter.com/3pEVNEKYPsClinton angry about how State refers to 'nontraditional' families, frets of 'Fox-generated media storm led by Palin' pic.twitter.com/3pEVNEKYPs
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Ben Carson called for an end to fiat currency in a news conference following his town hall appearance today in Exeter, New Hampshire, Ben Jacobs reports.Ben Carson called for an end to fiat currency in a news conference following his town hall appearance today in Exeter, New Hampshire, Ben Jacobs reports.
In his town hall appearance, Carson had detoured into monetary policy, seeming to call for a return to the gold standard.In his town hall appearance, Carson had detoured into monetary policy, seeming to call for a return to the gold standard.
“I think we should attach the printing of money to something,” Carson said afterwards. “Does it have to be gold? No.”“I think we should attach the printing of money to something,” Carson said afterwards. “Does it have to be gold? No.”
Carson said the currency could be tied to an energy source.Carson said the currency could be tied to an energy source.
In response to a second question about Russian military activity inside Syria, Carson expressed “significant concerns about the whole alliance between Russia, the Assad regime in Syria, and the Iranians.”In response to a second question about Russian military activity inside Syria, Carson expressed “significant concerns about the whole alliance between Russia, the Assad regime in Syria, and the Iranians.”
Updated at 9.47pm BSTUpdated at 9.47pm BST
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Wait till Trey Gowdy gets his hands on this email.Wait till Trey Gowdy gets his hands on this email.
Chris Coons was sad when Hillary Clinton didn’t recognize him. :( pic.twitter.com/m7qu9LLGuoChris Coons was sad when Hillary Clinton didn’t recognize him. :( pic.twitter.com/m7qu9LLGuo
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In which Hillary Clinton fights with a White House operator who is like yeah right, you’re Hillary Clinton, and I’m Winston Churchill:In which Hillary Clinton fights with a White House operator who is like yeah right, you’re Hillary Clinton, and I’m Winston Churchill:
"Right now I'm fighting w the WH operator who doesn't believe I am who I say" pic.twitter.com/oY1SvXAQKD"Right now I'm fighting w the WH operator who doesn't believe I am who I say" pic.twitter.com/oY1SvXAQKD
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Ben Carson is now in his second New Hampshire event of the day, a town hall at the University of New Hampshire in Durham.Ben Carson is now in his second New Hampshire event of the day, a town hall at the University of New Hampshire in Durham.
And it appears he’s just made a joke about police shooting African-Americans:And it appears he’s just made a joke about police shooting African-Americans:
Carson jokes about running away from cops as a kid: "That was back in the day before they would shoot you -- I'm just kidding," he laughsCarson jokes about running away from cops as a kid: "That was back in the day before they would shoot you -- I'm just kidding," he laughs
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Clinton email bombshellClinton email bombshell
Thank you, State Department, for this partial release. pic.twitter.com/U5awdpclIHThank you, State Department, for this partial release. pic.twitter.com/U5awdpclIH
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Here’s another Clinton email celebrating her popularity. (In 2011.)Here’s another Clinton email celebrating her popularity. (In 2011.)
Look at my pollllss! Sounds like the Trump campaign over there.Look at my pollllss! Sounds like the Trump campaign over there.
Philippe celebrates Clinton approval rating hitting 67%: "This is why we cooperate with so many profiles" pic.twitter.com/PjdsCnccngPhilippe celebrates Clinton approval rating hitting 67%: "This is why we cooperate with so many profiles" pic.twitter.com/PjdsCnccng
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Why would the Clinton team be circulating media stories about Clinton’s popularity as secretary of state making voters second-guess their decision to pick Obama over her?Why would the Clinton team be circulating media stories about Clinton’s popularity as secretary of state making voters second-guess their decision to pick Obama over her?
When @HumaAbedin forwarded HRC a @McCormickJohn story about "buyer's remorse" over Obama pic.twitter.com/X5st3ftIsGWhen @HumaAbedin forwarded HRC a @McCormickJohn story about "buyer's remorse" over Obama pic.twitter.com/X5st3ftIsG
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New batch of Clinton e-mails releasedNew batch of Clinton e-mails released
The 6,000 fresh pages are out, and viewable online at the State Department web site here.The 6,000 fresh pages are out, and viewable online at the State Department web site here.
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Clinton: GOP admission on Benghazi 'dishonors the four we lost'Clinton: GOP admission on Benghazi 'dishonors the four we lost'
Hillary Clinton on Wednesday said that House majority leader Kevin McCarthy touting the political efficacy of a special Benghazi committee was “deeply distressing”.Hillary Clinton on Wednesday said that House majority leader Kevin McCarthy touting the political efficacy of a special Benghazi committee was “deeply distressing”.
Clinton said in an interview with MSNBC that McCarthy had demonstrated “unequivocally that this was always meant to be a partisan political exercise,” which she called “a grave disservice and dishonors not just the memory of the four we lost, but everybody who serves our country.”Clinton said in an interview with MSNBC that McCarthy had demonstrated “unequivocally that this was always meant to be a partisan political exercise,” which she called “a grave disservice and dishonors not just the memory of the four we lost, but everybody who serves our country.”
Speaking on Fox News Tuesday, McCarthy, who is running to be the next speaker of the House, said he had a “strategy to fight and win.”Speaking on Fox News Tuesday, McCarthy, who is running to be the next speaker of the House, said he had a “strategy to fight and win.”
“And let me give you one example,” McCarthy continued. “Everybody thought Hillary Clinton was unbeatable, right? But we put together a Benghazi special committee. A select committee. What are her numbers today? Her numbers are dropping.”“And let me give you one example,” McCarthy continued. “Everybody thought Hillary Clinton was unbeatable, right? But we put together a Benghazi special committee. A select committee. What are her numbers today? Her numbers are dropping.”
“I find them deeply distressing,” Clinton said of the remarks. “I knew the ambassador that we lost in Benghazi. Along with him, we lost three other brave Americans that were representing us in a dangerous part of the world...“I find them deeply distressing,” Clinton said of the remarks. “I knew the ambassador that we lost in Benghazi. Along with him, we lost three other brave Americans that were representing us in a dangerous part of the world...
“So when I hear a statement like that, which demonstrates unequivocally that this was always meant to be a partisan, political exercise, I feel like it does a grave disservice and dishonors not just the memory of the four we lost, but everybody who serves our country.”“So when I hear a statement like that, which demonstrates unequivocally that this was always meant to be a partisan, political exercise, I feel like it does a grave disservice and dishonors not just the memory of the four we lost, but everybody who serves our country.”
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Next GOP 'main stage' debate may see fewer contestantsNext GOP 'main stage' debate may see fewer contestants
Criteria just published for the next Republican debate, to air 28 October, 2015, on CNBC, suggest that multiple candidates who appeared on the main stage last time may not make it this time.Criteria just published for the next Republican debate, to air 28 October, 2015, on CNBC, suggest that multiple candidates who appeared on the main stage last time may not make it this time.
Only candidates with at least 2.5% in polling averages will be invited to the main stage debate, CNBC has announced. Only polls from six national news outlets conducted between 17 September and 21 October will count.Only candidates with at least 2.5% in polling averages will be invited to the main stage debate, CNBC has announced. Only polls from six national news outlets conducted between 17 September and 21 October will count.
There will be a separate, “kids’ table” debate.There will be a separate, “kids’ table” debate.
It’s too early to say how the candidates will fare in those particular polls. But in Pollster’s current overall polling averages, Rand Paul would just make the cut at 2.5%, John Kasich would miss it at 2.4% and Mike Huckabee would also fall out at 2.3%.It’s too early to say how the candidates will fare in those particular polls. But in Pollster’s current overall polling averages, Rand Paul would just make the cut at 2.5%, John Kasich would miss it at 2.4% and Mike Huckabee would also fall out at 2.3%.
Here are the criteria:Here are the criteria:
National polls will be used to determine a candidate’s eligibility and placement on the stage. To be eligible to appear in either segment, a candidate must have at least 1% in any one of the methodologically sound and recognized national polls conducted by: NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, CNN and Bloomberg, released between September 17, 2015 and October 21, 2015.National polls will be used to determine a candidate’s eligibility and placement on the stage. To be eligible to appear in either segment, a candidate must have at least 1% in any one of the methodologically sound and recognized national polls conducted by: NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, CNN and Bloomberg, released between September 17, 2015 and October 21, 2015.
To appear in the 8pm debate a candidate must have an average of 3% among these polls. The polls will be averaged and will be rounded up to 3% for any candidate with a standing of 2.5% or higher. Candidates who average below that will be invited to the 6pm debate.To appear in the 8pm debate a candidate must have an average of 3% among these polls. The polls will be averaged and will be rounded up to 3% for any candidate with a standing of 2.5% or higher. Candidates who average below that will be invited to the 6pm debate.
3 moderators for CNBC 10/28 #GOPDebate: @CarlQuintanilla @BeckyQuick @JohnJHarwood + 3 questioners @RickSantelli @Sharon_Epperson @JimCramer3 moderators for CNBC 10/28 #GOPDebate: @CarlQuintanilla @BeckyQuick @JohnJHarwood + 3 questioners @RickSantelli @Sharon_Epperson @JimCramer
Updated at 8.36pm BSTUpdated at 8.36pm BST
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Something tells us in five years this is going to be bigger than Burning ManSomething tells us in five years this is going to be bigger than Burning Man
Are you ready for #FordFest2015 ? Join my brother Doug and I on October 2nd for our annual BBQ! All are welcome pic.twitter.com/3ZouOAm9hoAre you ready for #FordFest2015 ? Join my brother Doug and I on October 2nd for our annual BBQ! All are welcome pic.twitter.com/3ZouOAm9ho
(h/t: @attackerman)(h/t: @attackerman)
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As we wait for the Clinton emails to drop – will she, this time, dress down the adviser who called John Boehner “louche, alcoholic [and] lazy”? – let’s quickly catch up on Trey Gowdy’s career.As we wait for the Clinton emails to drop – will she, this time, dress down the adviser who called John Boehner “louche, alcoholic [and] lazy”? – let’s quickly catch up on Trey Gowdy’s career.
Gowdy is only a second-term Tea Party Republican from South Carolina who chairs the Benghazi committee to bring down Hillary Clinton and who does not care what you think about his tie. That’s him:Gowdy is only a second-term Tea Party Republican from South Carolina who chairs the Benghazi committee to bring down Hillary Clinton and who does not care what you think about his tie. That’s him:
Rep Trey Gowdy (R-SC) winks at Planned Parenthood Pres Cecile Richards during today's Hse Oversight Cmte he... https://t.co/BRh6EeMuecRep Trey Gowdy (R-SC) winks at Planned Parenthood Pres Cecile Richards during today's Hse Oversight Cmte he... https://t.co/BRh6EeMuec
A colleague told C-Span in an interview that Gowdy planned to retire from Congress, after such a brilliant start, at the end of this term, prompting reports that that would happen.A colleague told C-Span in an interview that Gowdy planned to retire from Congress, after such a brilliant start, at the end of this term, prompting reports that that would happen.
Those reports appear to have been premature. The lawmaker, John Fleming, had miscontrued a statement Gowdy made, according to yet a third House Republican in the world’s most boring game of telephone:Those reports appear to have been premature. The lawmaker, John Fleming, had miscontrued a statement Gowdy made, according to yet a third House Republican in the world’s most boring game of telephone:
GOP member says @RepFleming misconstrued comments @TGowdySC made at a GOP conference meeting http://t.co/FUGdYiHDSK pic.twitter.com/0CiUcoR8MyGOP member says @RepFleming misconstrued comments @TGowdySC made at a GOP conference meeting http://t.co/FUGdYiHDSK pic.twitter.com/0CiUcoR8My
One reason Gowdy might not retire: outgoing speaker John Boehner met with him secretly to encourage him to run for House majority leader, the No.2 position, according to Politico:One reason Gowdy might not retire: outgoing speaker John Boehner met with him secretly to encourage him to run for House majority leader, the No.2 position, according to Politico:
The previously undisclosed meeting reveals new behind-the-scenes involvement by Boehner, who has not endorsed any candidates in the leadership raceThe previously undisclosed meeting reveals new behind-the-scenes involvement by Boehner, who has not endorsed any candidates in the leadership race
Read the full piece here.Read the full piece here.
Updated at 8.09pm BSTUpdated at 8.09pm BST
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There’s a stir at the Ben Carson event when the candidate attacks Planned Parenthood, Ben Jacobs reports:There’s a stir at the Ben Carson event when the candidate attacks Planned Parenthood, Ben Jacobs reports:
Ben Carson: Planned Parenthood has been disgraced and I am ashamed to have something like that associate with our governmentBen Carson: Planned Parenthood has been disgraced and I am ashamed to have something like that associate with our government
Planned Parenthood has some defenders in crowd at NH senior center. Several women get up and leave as Carson answers second question abt itPlanned Parenthood has some defenders in crowd at NH senior center. Several women get up and leave as Carson answers second question abt it
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The White House spokesman calls would-be House speaker Kevin McCarthy’s touting the Benghazi special committee as a tool for destroying Hillary Clinton’s poll numbers a “classic Washington gaffe”:The White House spokesman calls would-be House speaker Kevin McCarthy’s touting the Benghazi special committee as a tool for destroying Hillary Clinton’s poll numbers a “classic Washington gaffe”:
.@GOPLeader committed "classic Washington gaffe" of saying something everybody knows is true, Earnest says re: Benghazi cmte hurting HRC.@GOPLeader committed "classic Washington gaffe" of saying something everybody knows is true, Earnest says re: Benghazi cmte hurting HRC
Trey Gowdy, the chairman of the Benghazi committee, had tried to set up two hearings with testimony by Clinton, to make more time to ask her about the email habits that have created a months-long headache for her presidential campaign.Trey Gowdy, the chairman of the Benghazi committee, had tried to set up two hearings with testimony by Clinton, to make more time to ask her about the email habits that have created a months-long headache for her presidential campaign.
The FBI and Congress are investigating whether Clinton inappropriately handled any classified material over the personal email account she used as secretary of state.The FBI and Congress are investigating whether Clinton inappropriately handled any classified material over the personal email account she used as secretary of state.
We’re expecting a new tranche of emails any minute now.We’re expecting a new tranche of emails any minute now.
Brian Fallon is press secretary for the Clinton campaign:Brian Fallon is press secretary for the Clinton campaign:
Notwithstanding Rep. McCarthy's admission that Benghazi Cmte was set up to attack @HillaryClinton, she looks forward to testifying on Oct 22Notwithstanding Rep. McCarthy's admission that Benghazi Cmte was set up to attack @HillaryClinton, she looks forward to testifying on Oct 22
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Ben Jacobs is taking in Carson’s stump speech. The retired neurosurgeon seems to be enjoying his new vocation...Ben Jacobs is taking in Carson’s stump speech. The retired neurosurgeon seems to be enjoying his new vocation...
Ben Carson says politics is "complete filth and dishonesty."Ben Carson says politics is "complete filth and dishonesty."
...and as far as Dr Carson sees it, the feeling’s mutual:...and as far as Dr Carson sees it, the feeling’s mutual:
Carson: The political establishment in both parties dislikes meCarson: The political establishment in both parties dislikes me
Have you listened to Carson on the stump this year yet? You’ll want to weigh in on this –Have you listened to Carson on the stump this year yet? You’ll want to weigh in on this –
Is it just me or do Ben Carson's cadences resemble Levon Helm's in Strawberry Wine?Is it just me or do Ben Carson's cadences resemble Levon Helm's in Strawberry Wine?
– and to the tape:– and to the tape:
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Voters support 'stupid' 'jerk' Donald Trump in national pollVoters support 'stupid' 'jerk' Donald Trump in national poll
Asked for one word that describes Republican polling champion Donald Trump, 10% of Republicans in a new national poll from USA Today said either “idiot” or “jerk” or “stupid” or “dumb.”Asked for one word that describes Republican polling champion Donald Trump, 10% of Republicans in a new national poll from USA Today said either “idiot” or “jerk” or “stupid” or “dumb.”
Six percent said “arrogant.”Six percent said “arrogant.”
Nearly two percent said “ballsy” or its close synonyms “exciting” and “exhilarating.”Nearly two percent said “ballsy” or its close synonyms “exciting” and “exhilarating.”
Trump, it goes without saying, showed a strong lead in the poll of 380 likely Republican voters with 23% support. That’s up 6 points from the same pollster in July.Trump, it goes without saying, showed a strong lead in the poll of 380 likely Republican voters with 23% support. That’s up 6 points from the same pollster in July.
Ben Carson and former Hewlett Packard executive Carly Fiorina tied for second this time at 13%.Ben Carson and former Hewlett Packard executive Carly Fiorina tied for second this time at 13%.
The USA Today poll asked voters to describe Trump in one word. This is what they said: pic.twitter.com/SUvsTg9RkxThe USA Today poll asked voters to describe Trump in one word. This is what they said: pic.twitter.com/SUvsTg9Rkx
Polling averages look less awesome for Trump, whom 5.6% of Republicans in the USA Today poll described as “crazy” or “nuts.”Polling averages look less awesome for Trump, whom 5.6% of Republicans in the USA Today poll described as “crazy” or “nuts.”
Consider the below aggregation of 173 polls from 30 pollsters with data from Pollster hosted by the Huffington Post.Consider the below aggregation of 173 polls from 30 pollsters with data from Pollster hosted by the Huffington Post.
Trump is the red one.Trump is the red one.
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Go PatsGo Pats
Mitt Romney: “I was approached in the airport some time ago, someone said, 'You look familiar. Who are you?' I said, 'Tom Brady.’"Mitt Romney: “I was approached in the airport some time ago, someone said, 'You look familiar. Who are you?' I said, 'Tom Brady.’"
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Carson’s up now with the first of two town hall meetings, to be followed this evening by a meeting with doctors in New Castle, New Hampshire.Carson’s up now with the first of two town hall meetings, to be followed this evening by a meeting with doctors in New Castle, New Hampshire.
Trump and Bush have dueling town halls tonight, scheduled to kick off at 6.30pm.Trump and Bush have dueling town halls tonight, scheduled to kick off at 6.30pm.
What’s Bush been up to? His campaign has rolled out a new video ad attacking Hillary Clinton for refusing to support the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.What’s Bush been up to? His campaign has rolled out a new video ad attacking Hillary Clinton for refusing to support the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.
The video takes a page from Subterranean Homesick Blues. Words over audio – works every time:The video takes a page from Subterranean Homesick Blues. Words over audio – works every time:
Earlier Wednesday, in an occasionally fraught round table on the heroin crisis in New Hampshire, Bush made a rare reference to his daughter Noelle’s struggles with drug abuse, Ben Jacobs (@bencjacobs) reports:Earlier Wednesday, in an occasionally fraught round table on the heroin crisis in New Hampshire, Bush made a rare reference to his daughter Noelle’s struggles with drug abuse, Ben Jacobs (@bencjacobs) reports:
At the roundtable, Bush told attendees: “I’ve had personal experience of dealing with the challenges of drug addiction. It’s not easy. It’s not just the loss of a life or the loss of potential of one person, which is phenomenal.” The Republican presidential candidate added: “I can go into meetings and I know the people whose families have suffered because of this. It’s very easy to see, you can see it drained out of your face, you can just feel it.”At the roundtable, Bush told attendees: “I’ve had personal experience of dealing with the challenges of drug addiction. It’s not easy. It’s not just the loss of a life or the loss of potential of one person, which is phenomenal.” The Republican presidential candidate added: “I can go into meetings and I know the people whose families have suffered because of this. It’s very easy to see, you can see it drained out of your face, you can just feel it.”
Read the full piece here.Read the full piece here.
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Here’s a Twitter not to neglect if you keep a keen eye on politics:Here’s a Twitter not to neglect if you keep a keen eye on politics:
Carson is told to hold microphone close to his mouth here. His response "I can't get it any higher it will be in my mouth."Carson is told to hold microphone close to his mouth here. His response "I can't get it any higher it will be in my mouth."
Ben Carson is touting how 19th century Americans know how to build "roads and containment facilities"Ben Carson is touting how 19th century Americans know how to build "roads and containment facilities"
Ben Carson: Within 200 years of the advent of America men were walking on the moon. It fundamentally changed the trajectory of mankindBen Carson: Within 200 years of the advent of America men were walking on the moon. It fundamentally changed the trajectory of mankind
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Ben Jacobs (@bencjacobs) finds a packed house at the Riverwoods Senior Living Community in Exeter, New Hampshire, ahead of an appearance by Ben Carson.Ben Jacobs (@bencjacobs) finds a packed house at the Riverwoods Senior Living Community in Exeter, New Hampshire, ahead of an appearance by Ben Carson.
“However, the big crowd shouldn’t be taken as a sign of overwhelming support,” Ben writes:“However, the big crowd shouldn’t be taken as a sign of overwhelming support,” Ben writes:
Many of the attendees at this event, which is limited to residents and their families, seem to be here simply because it’s the most exciting activity available on a wet, dreary Wednesday afternoon.Many of the attendees at this event, which is limited to residents and their families, seem to be here simply because it’s the most exciting activity available on a wet, dreary Wednesday afternoon.
Before Carson arrived, Ron Spiers sat thumbing through a copy of the Economist with his wife Patience. Both Ron and Patience plan on voting for Bernie Sanders in the Democratic primary, but they turned up here to see what Carson had to say, after he had few opportunities to speak in the first two Republican debates.Before Carson arrived, Ron Spiers sat thumbing through a copy of the Economist with his wife Patience. Both Ron and Patience plan on voting for Bernie Sanders in the Democratic primary, but they turned up here to see what Carson had to say, after he had few opportunities to speak in the first two Republican debates.
“I don’t have an sense of where he is [on the Affordable Care Act] as a doctor with a prominent medical background,” said Ron Spiers.“I don’t have an sense of where he is [on the Affordable Care Act] as a doctor with a prominent medical background,” said Ron Spiers.
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Wisconsin voters respond to Walker call to take out Trump... by backing TrumpWisconsin voters respond to Walker call to take out Trump... by backing Trump
It appears that all the punditry about Senator Marco Rubio being the candidate most likely to scoop up supporters from the defunct Scott Walker campaign was not strictly “right” or “correct”.It appears that all the punditry about Senator Marco Rubio being the candidate most likely to scoop up supporters from the defunct Scott Walker campaign was not strictly “right” or “correct”.
Walker memorably dropped out of the race eight days ago with a clarion call for a “positive, conservative alternative” to Donald Trump.Walker memorably dropped out of the race eight days ago with a clarion call for a “positive, conservative alternative” to Donald Trump.
It was a brave valedictory, Walker falling on his sword, saying he was called to lead by clearing the field so that a more viable standard-bearer could emerge.It was a brave valedictory, Walker falling on his sword, saying he was called to lead by clearing the field so that a more viable standard-bearer could emerge.
Voters appear to have responded by throwing their support behind Trump, according to a Marquette University poll. That’s how Wisconsin feels about Scott Walker right now. The same poll has him at 37% approval in his home state. Not a great political season for Walker.Voters appear to have responded by throwing their support behind Trump, according to a Marquette University poll. That’s how Wisconsin feels about Scott Walker right now. The same poll has him at 37% approval in his home state. Not a great political season for Walker.
.@realDonaldTrump was candidate helped most in Wis by @ScottWalker dropping out. Moved from 9% to 20%..@realDonaldTrump was candidate helped most in Wis by @ScottWalker dropping out. Moved from 9% to 20%.
Updated at 6.46pm BSTUpdated at 6.46pm BST
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Trump and emails and House of Cards – oh, yes!Trump and emails and House of Cards – oh, yes!
Hello! And welcome to our rolling coverage of the day on the campaign trail, which looks to be busier than Harris Teeter on game day.Hello! And welcome to our rolling coverage of the day on the campaign trail, which looks to be busier than Harris Teeter on game day.
Donald Trump, Jeb Bush and Ben Carson will be making afternoon appearances in New Hampshire. Unclear whether they car-pooled, like that time Michael Jackson, Liz Taylor and Marlon Brando drove from New York to Ohio.Donald Trump, Jeb Bush and Ben Carson will be making afternoon appearances in New Hampshire. Unclear whether they car-pooled, like that time Michael Jackson, Liz Taylor and Marlon Brando drove from New York to Ohio.
Speaking of driving, the Guardian’s Ben Jacobs (@bencjacobs) is motoring around the Granite State all afternoon to take us inside the candidates’ appearances ... we’ll bring you all of the substance and none of the spittle.Speaking of driving, the Guardian’s Ben Jacobs (@bencjacobs) is motoring around the Granite State all afternoon to take us inside the candidates’ appearances ... we’ll bring you all of the substance and none of the spittle.
Hillary Clinton, apparently the most prolific correspondent since Queen Victoria, will see 6,000 additional pages of her emails released by the State Department this afternoon. The Guardian’s Washington bureau chief Dan Roberts (@RobertsDan) will be reading her email so you don’t have to. We can’t wait to find out how the gefilte fish episode was resolved and whether she learned to fax.Hillary Clinton, apparently the most prolific correspondent since Queen Victoria, will see 6,000 additional pages of her emails released by the State Department this afternoon. The Guardian’s Washington bureau chief Dan Roberts (@RobertsDan) will be reading her email so you don’t have to. We can’t wait to find out how the gefilte fish episode was resolved and whether she learned to fax.
Last but not least, gossip is swirling around Trey Gowdy, the chairman of the House special committee on Benghazi, after prospective House speaker Kevin McCarthy said on TV Tuesday night that the committee is part of “a strategy to fight and win” against Democrats and had successfully driven down Hillary Clinton’s poll numbers. Don’t care about Beltway musical chairs? No problem: we’ll do a House of Cards version for you with the Guardian’s Nicky Woolf (@NickyWoolf) on the Hill.Last but not least, gossip is swirling around Trey Gowdy, the chairman of the House special committee on Benghazi, after prospective House speaker Kevin McCarthy said on TV Tuesday night that the committee is part of “a strategy to fight and win” against Democrats and had successfully driven down Hillary Clinton’s poll numbers. Don’t care about Beltway musical chairs? No problem: we’ll do a House of Cards version for you with the Guardian’s Nicky Woolf (@NickyWoolf) on the Hill.
Gowdy has said the purpose of the committee is to clarify what happened in the 11 September 2012 attacks in Benghazi, Libya, in which four Americans were killed. But he also really, really likes Clinton’s emails.Gowdy has said the purpose of the committee is to clarify what happened in the 11 September 2012 attacks in Benghazi, Libya, in which four Americans were killed. But he also really, really likes Clinton’s emails.
Depending on whom you believe, Gowdy is now either being advanced as a prospective Number 2 to McCarthy – or Gowdy is retiring from Congress.Depending on whom you believe, Gowdy is now either being advanced as a prospective Number 2 to McCarthy – or Gowdy is retiring from Congress.
Here’s the McCarthy [no relation] interview if you haven’t seen it:Here’s the McCarthy [no relation] interview if you haven’t seen it:
Anyway, follow us on the road and across DC ... at whatever pace you like.Anyway, follow us on the road and across DC ... at whatever pace you like.
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