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Clinton campaign: father of Orlando terrorist was not invited to rally – live Clinton campaign: father of Orlando terrorist was not invited to rally – live
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Poll: Trump supporters in North Carolina think election will be riggedPoll: Trump supporters in North Carolina think election will be rigged
Public Policy Polling’s latest numbers out of North Carolina show good signs for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s chances in the state - and not-so-good signs of post-election bipartisanship.Public Policy Polling’s latest numbers out of North Carolina show good signs for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s chances in the state - and not-so-good signs of post-election bipartisanship.
According to the survey, released this morning, Clinton leading in North Carolina for the first time since March, 43% to Donald Trump’s 41%, with 7% of voters saying they plan to support Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson and 2% expressing support for Green candidate Jill Stein. In a head-to-head contest, Clinton’s lead shrinks to a single point over Trump, 47% to 46%.According to the survey, released this morning, Clinton leading in North Carolina for the first time since March, 43% to Donald Trump’s 41%, with 7% of voters saying they plan to support Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson and 2% expressing support for Green candidate Jill Stein. In a head-to-head contest, Clinton’s lead shrinks to a single point over Trump, 47% to 46%.
But Trump’s insistence that the election may be “rigged” in Clinton’s favor appears to have found fertile ground in North Carolina Republicans. The survey found that 69% of Trump supporters believe that if Clinton wins the election, it will have been due to voter fraud, compared to only 16% who think that it would mean that she received more support than Trump. A full 40% of Trump voters think that Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, or ACORN, will steal the election for Clinton, despite the organization’s notable handicap of not existing since 2010.But Trump’s insistence that the election may be “rigged” in Clinton’s favor appears to have found fertile ground in North Carolina Republicans. The survey found that 69% of Trump supporters believe that if Clinton wins the election, it will have been due to voter fraud, compared to only 16% who think that it would mean that she received more support than Trump. A full 40% of Trump voters think that Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, or ACORN, will steal the election for Clinton, despite the organization’s notable handicap of not existing since 2010.
PPP also asked a few more troll-y questions, resulting in statistics that show that 41% of Trump voters in North Carolina say that they think Clinton is the devil, 47% of his voters say they saw a nonexistent video of Iran collecting $400m from the United States and only 38% of voters think Trump can be trusted with nuclear weapons.PPP also asked a few more troll-y questions, resulting in statistics that show that 41% of Trump voters in North Carolina say that they think Clinton is the devil, 47% of his voters say they saw a nonexistent video of Iran collecting $400m from the United States and only 38% of voters think Trump can be trusted with nuclear weapons.
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Richard WolffeRichard Wolffe
The rise of Trump has led, perversely, to the revival of Obama. Republican candidates are saying they will not vote for their presidential nominee, and the party’s national security officials are lining up to condemn Trump as a reckless danger to the Republic. How could the incumbent not look like a statesman compared to a man who apparently can’t be trusted with the elevator button, never mind a nuclear one?The rise of Trump has led, perversely, to the revival of Obama. Republican candidates are saying they will not vote for their presidential nominee, and the party’s national security officials are lining up to condemn Trump as a reckless danger to the Republic. How could the incumbent not look like a statesman compared to a man who apparently can’t be trusted with the elevator button, never mind a nuclear one?
Inside the White House, Obama’s aides talk about a president liberated from previous constraint. On the trail, and at the podium, he seems to love campaigning against his orange nemesis. His party’s candidates can’t get enough of him, and his potential successor – instead of putting distance between them – believes Obama doesn’t get enough credit for his economic achievements.Inside the White House, Obama’s aides talk about a president liberated from previous constraint. On the trail, and at the podium, he seems to love campaigning against his orange nemesis. His party’s candidates can’t get enough of him, and his potential successor – instead of putting distance between them – believes Obama doesn’t get enough credit for his economic achievements.
This one-term president is having an unusually successful end to his second term, and for that he can thank the Republicans who were so determined to destroy him.This one-term president is having an unusually successful end to his second term, and for that he can thank the Republicans who were so determined to destroy him.
Related: The GOP tried to sink Obama. Instead, the party imploded | Richard WolffeRelated: The GOP tried to sink Obama. Instead, the party imploded | Richard Wolffe
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Clinton campaign: father of Orlando terrorist not invited to rallyClinton campaign: father of Orlando terrorist not invited to rally
The father of the man who killed 49 people in a gay Orlando nightclub in June has endorsed Hillary Clinton’s presidential bid, appearing behind Clinton at a rally in Kissimmee, Florida, last night.The father of the man who killed 49 people in a gay Orlando nightclub in June has endorsed Hillary Clinton’s presidential bid, appearing behind Clinton at a rally in Kissimmee, Florida, last night.
“Hillary Clinton is good for United States versus Donald Trump, who has no solutions,” Seddique Mateen, father of the deceased shooter Omar Mateen, told WPTV. Of his attendance at the rally, Mateen said: “It’s a Democratic party, so everyone can join.”“Hillary Clinton is good for United States versus Donald Trump, who has no solutions,” Seddique Mateen, father of the deceased shooter Omar Mateen, told WPTV. Of his attendance at the rally, Mateen said: “It’s a Democratic party, so everyone can join.”
The Clinton campaign has issued a short statement stating that Mateen was not invited to the Kissimmee event, despite his proximity to the candidate. “The rally was a 3,000-person, open-door event for the public,” the campaign said. “This individual wasn’t invited as a guest and the campaign was unaware of his attendance until after the event.”The Clinton campaign has issued a short statement stating that Mateen was not invited to the Kissimmee event, despite his proximity to the candidate. “The rally was a 3,000-person, open-door event for the public,” the campaign said. “This individual wasn’t invited as a guest and the campaign was unaware of his attendance until after the event.”
Clinton began the rally in Kissimmee by paying tribute to those killed in the Pulse nightclub shooting in June.Clinton began the rally in Kissimmee by paying tribute to those killed in the Pulse nightclub shooting in June.
“I know how many people, families, loved ones and friends are still grieving, and we will be with you as you rebuild your lives,” Clinton said.“I know how many people, families, loved ones and friends are still grieving, and we will be with you as you rebuild your lives,” Clinton said.
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Donald Trump’s sharpest critic: Donald Trump.Donald Trump’s sharpest critic: Donald Trump.
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When Donald Trump visited Detroit on Monday to unveil his economic vision for the US, the Republican presidential nominee held the Rust Belt city up as a bastion of failed Democratic party policies, calling it a “living, breathing example of my opponent’s failed economic agenda”.When Donald Trump visited Detroit on Monday to unveil his economic vision for the US, the Republican presidential nominee held the Rust Belt city up as a bastion of failed Democratic party policies, calling it a “living, breathing example of my opponent’s failed economic agenda”.
“Detroit is still waiting for Hillary Clinton’s apology,” Trump said in a nearly hourlong speech before the business-friendly Detroit Economic Club.“Detroit is still waiting for Hillary Clinton’s apology,” Trump said in a nearly hourlong speech before the business-friendly Detroit Economic Club.
But in a town that has consistently voted for the Democrats, Trump will be hard-pressed to find support, warned residents and business owners.But in a town that has consistently voted for the Democrats, Trump will be hard-pressed to find support, warned residents and business owners.
“If he really knew, like, the politics of Detroit, for example, a lot of the failed policies were Republican, like the schools,” said Alyson Turner, of Source Booksellers, a nonfiction bookstore located outside of downtown Detroit. Turner said the appointment by Republican governor Rick Snyder of several emergency managers to take over operations of the Detroit public school system has led to disastrous effects. Teachers this year, for example, have staged large-scale protests in light of the possibility they might work without pay.“If he really knew, like, the politics of Detroit, for example, a lot of the failed policies were Republican, like the schools,” said Alyson Turner, of Source Booksellers, a nonfiction bookstore located outside of downtown Detroit. Turner said the appointment by Republican governor Rick Snyder of several emergency managers to take over operations of the Detroit public school system has led to disastrous effects. Teachers this year, for example, have staged large-scale protests in light of the possibility they might work without pay.
Turner’s mother and Source owner, Janet Webster Jones, pointed to the expansion of US highways under President Eisenhower as another Republican policy with a major impact on the city. Among the litany of problems that led Detroit into fiscal uncertainty and, eventually, a massive municipal bankruptcy, the highway system in metro Detroit is viewed by researchers as having helped accelerate white flight – in turn, decimating the city’s tax base.Turner’s mother and Source owner, Janet Webster Jones, pointed to the expansion of US highways under President Eisenhower as another Republican policy with a major impact on the city. Among the litany of problems that led Detroit into fiscal uncertainty and, eventually, a massive municipal bankruptcy, the highway system in metro Detroit is viewed by researchers as having helped accelerate white flight – in turn, decimating the city’s tax base.
The highway act “tore up the city of Detroit”, Jones said.The highway act “tore up the city of Detroit”, Jones said.
Trump may have delivered his remarks before a welcoming crowd on Monday. But the candidate was interrupted by protesters more than a dozen times, a notable reminder of the multiple derailments along the way of his unconventional campaign.Trump may have delivered his remarks before a welcoming crowd on Monday. But the candidate was interrupted by protesters more than a dozen times, a notable reminder of the multiple derailments along the way of his unconventional campaign.
Related: Trump tells a tale of Democrats' failure in Detroit, but locals aren't buying itRelated: Trump tells a tale of Democrats' failure in Detroit, but locals aren't buying it
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Hillary Clinton will seize on criticism of Donald Trump’s plan to repeal the so-called “death tax”, which only benefits families with multi-million dollar estates like his own. Clinton will dismiss Trump’s proposal as further proof of the charge that he is only interested in policies that benefit himself, labeling it the “friends and family discount”, according to a Clinton campaign official.Hillary Clinton will seize on criticism of Donald Trump’s plan to repeal the so-called “death tax”, which only benefits families with multi-million dollar estates like his own. Clinton will dismiss Trump’s proposal as further proof of the charge that he is only interested in policies that benefit himself, labeling it the “friends and family discount”, according to a Clinton campaign official.
Trump, who has put himself forward as the champion of the American workers, laid out his economic agenda, which included a roster of proposals that align with Republican orthodoxy, including slashing tax rates,reducing the corporate tax rate and eliminating the so-called “death tax”.Trump, who has put himself forward as the champion of the American workers, laid out his economic agenda, which included a roster of proposals that align with Republican orthodoxy, including slashing tax rates,reducing the corporate tax rate and eliminating the so-called “death tax”.
Trump presented his pledge to repeal the estate tax, worth an estimated $25 billion a year, as a boon for the working class, but it only applies applies to estates larger than $5.45m for individuals, or $10.9m for married couples – effectively, people like himself and his children.Trump presented his pledge to repeal the estate tax, worth an estimated $25 billion a year, as a boon for the working class, but it only applies applies to estates larger than $5.45m for individuals, or $10.9m for married couples – effectively, people like himself and his children.
“American workers have paid taxes their whole life, they shouldn’t be taxed again when they die,”he said Monday.“American workers have paid taxes their whole life, they shouldn’t be taxed again when they die,”he said Monday.
Clinton will explain how this applies only to people in and around Trump’s tax bracket.Clinton will explain how this applies only to people in and around Trump’s tax bracket.
If Trump is truly worth “in excess of ten billion dollars” as he’s claimed, she will say, then he wold pay 40% for the estate tax, or approximately $3.996 billion when he passes his estate along to his heirs.If Trump is truly worth “in excess of ten billion dollars” as he’s claimed, she will say, then he wold pay 40% for the estate tax, or approximately $3.996 billion when he passes his estate along to his heirs.
Clinton will also make the case that it’s “no coincidence” Trump is pushing tax reforms that largely benefit his own family. Clinton has said she will push for a tax system that ensures the wealthiest Americans and large corporations pay higher rates than middle class households.Clinton will also make the case that it’s “no coincidence” Trump is pushing tax reforms that largely benefit his own family. Clinton has said she will push for a tax system that ensures the wealthiest Americans and large corporations pay higher rates than middle class households.
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Parents of men killed in Benghazi attack sue Hillary ClintonParents of men killed in Benghazi attack sue Hillary Clinton
The families of two Americans killed in the 2012 terrorist attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya, have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Hillary Clinton, accusing the former secretary of state of “extreme carelessness in handling confidential and classified information,” which they say contributed to the death of their sons.The families of two Americans killed in the 2012 terrorist attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya, have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Hillary Clinton, accusing the former secretary of state of “extreme carelessness in handling confidential and classified information,” which they say contributed to the death of their sons.
Patricia Smith, mother of Foreign Service information management officer Sean Smith, and Charles Woods, father of Navy SEAL Tyrone Woods, accuse the former secretary of state and Democratic presidential candidate of making “false and defamatory statements negligently, recklessly, purposefully, and/or intentionally with actual malice … by stating that plaintiffs were lying about Clinton having told them that the Benghazi attack was caused by an anti-Muslim YouTube video.”Patricia Smith, mother of Foreign Service information management officer Sean Smith, and Charles Woods, father of Navy SEAL Tyrone Woods, accuse the former secretary of state and Democratic presidential candidate of making “false and defamatory statements negligently, recklessly, purposefully, and/or intentionally with actual malice … by stating that plaintiffs were lying about Clinton having told them that the Benghazi attack was caused by an anti-Muslim YouTube video.”
The lawsuit, filed on Monday in the US District Court of DC, claims that “as a direct result” of Clinton’s use of private email servers during her tenure as secretary of state, “Islamic terrorists were able to obtain the whereabouts of Ambassador Christopher Stevens ... and subsequently orchestrate, plan, and execute the now infamous September 11, 2012 attack.”The lawsuit, filed on Monday in the US District Court of DC, claims that “as a direct result” of Clinton’s use of private email servers during her tenure as secretary of state, “Islamic terrorists were able to obtain the whereabouts of Ambassador Christopher Stevens ... and subsequently orchestrate, plan, and execute the now infamous September 11, 2012 attack.”
Nick Merrill, the Clinton campaign’s traveling press secretary, issued a statement in response, saying that “while no one can imagine the pain of the families of the brave Americans we lost at Benghazi, there have been nine different investigations into this attack and none found any evidence whatsoever of any wrongdoing on the part of Hillary Clinton.”Nick Merrill, the Clinton campaign’s traveling press secretary, issued a statement in response, saying that “while no one can imagine the pain of the families of the brave Americans we lost at Benghazi, there have been nine different investigations into this attack and none found any evidence whatsoever of any wrongdoing on the part of Hillary Clinton.”
In the 2012 attack, Islamic militants attacked the American diplomatic compound in the port city of Benghazi, killing four Americans, including Smith and ambassador Chris Stevens. A second assault a few hours later targeted another compound, during which Woods was killed.In the 2012 attack, Islamic militants attacked the American diplomatic compound in the port city of Benghazi, killing four Americans, including Smith and ambassador Chris Stevens. A second assault a few hours later targeted another compound, during which Woods was killed.
The State Department was criticized in the aftermath of the attacks for not providing adequate security for the facilities, and for initially reporting that the attack was the outgrowth of a spontaneous protest over an anti-Muslim film made by an American preacher. Later investigations revealed that the attack was premeditated, and had been joined by rioters who were protesting the video.The State Department was criticized in the aftermath of the attacks for not providing adequate security for the facilities, and for initially reporting that the attack was the outgrowth of a spontaneous protest over an anti-Muslim film made by an American preacher. Later investigations revealed that the attack was premeditated, and had been joined by rioters who were protesting the video.
Smith and Woods have been vocally critical of Clinton as a presidential candidate, accusing her of fabricating the narrative that riots sparked the attack. At the Republican National Convention in Cleveland last month, Smith told the audience that she blamed “Hillary Clinton personally for the death of my son.”Smith and Woods have been vocally critical of Clinton as a presidential candidate, accusing her of fabricating the narrative that riots sparked the attack. At the Republican National Convention in Cleveland last month, Smith told the audience that she blamed “Hillary Clinton personally for the death of my son.”
The suit was filed by infamous Washington DC attorney Larry Klayman, a conservative former Justice Department prosecutor who filed 18 lawsuits of against the Clinton administration in the 1990s. Among other cases, Klayman has brought legal action against Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the National Security Agency, supreme court justice Elena Kagan and Barack Obama, whom he accused of secretly allowing the Ebola virus to enter the United States so it could be used against US citizens who are members of the “Caucasian race and Jewish-Christian religion”.The suit was filed by infamous Washington DC attorney Larry Klayman, a conservative former Justice Department prosecutor who filed 18 lawsuits of against the Clinton administration in the 1990s. Among other cases, Klayman has brought legal action against Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the National Security Agency, supreme court justice Elena Kagan and Barack Obama, whom he accused of secretly allowing the Ebola virus to enter the United States so it could be used against US citizens who are members of the “Caucasian race and Jewish-Christian religion”.
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Good morning, and welcome to the Guardian’s campaign live blog, as we continue our minute-by-minute coverage from the US presidential campaign trail.Good morning, and welcome to the Guardian’s campaign live blog, as we continue our minute-by-minute coverage from the US presidential campaign trail.
Republican nominee Donald Trump’s address to the business-friendly Detroit Economic Club yesterday was intended to reset his campaign after a calamitous post-convention week, but Democratic rival Hillary Clinton doesn’t appear ready to let him shift gears quite yet.Republican nominee Donald Trump’s address to the business-friendly Detroit Economic Club yesterday was intended to reset his campaign after a calamitous post-convention week, but Democratic rival Hillary Clinton doesn’t appear ready to let him shift gears quite yet.
Late last night, the former secretary of state’s campaign announced that she has preemptively accepted the Commission on Presidential Debates’ invitation to three presidential debates this fall – in an apparent bid to force Trump, who has expressed concerns about the dates of the debates, to agree to meet with her.Late last night, the former secretary of state’s campaign announced that she has preemptively accepted the Commission on Presidential Debates’ invitation to three presidential debates this fall – in an apparent bid to force Trump, who has expressed concerns about the dates of the debates, to agree to meet with her.
Campaign chair John Podesta said in a statement:Campaign chair John Podesta said in a statement:
Secretary Clinton looks forward to participating in all three presidential debates scheduled by the independent debate commission. It is concerning that the Trump campaign is already engaged in shenanigans around these debates. It is not clear if he is trying to avoid debates, or merely toying with the press to create more drama.Secretary Clinton looks forward to participating in all three presidential debates scheduled by the independent debate commission. It is concerning that the Trump campaign is already engaged in shenanigans around these debates. It is not clear if he is trying to avoid debates, or merely toying with the press to create more drama.
Either way, our campaign is not interested in playing along with a debate about debates or bargaining around them.The only issue now is whether Donald Trump is going to show up to debate at the date, times, places and formats set by the commission last year through a bipartisan process. We will accept the commission’s invitation and expect Donald Trump to do the same.Either way, our campaign is not interested in playing along with a debate about debates or bargaining around them.The only issue now is whether Donald Trump is going to show up to debate at the date, times, places and formats set by the commission last year through a bipartisan process. We will accept the commission’s invitation and expect Donald Trump to do the same.
The dates for this year’s debates have been set since before Trump was a candidate, but that hasn’t kept the Republican nominee from accusing Clinton of scheduling misbehavior.The dates for this year’s debates have been set since before Trump was a candidate, but that hasn’t kept the Republican nominee from accusing Clinton of scheduling misbehavior.
“Well, I tell you what I don’t like. It’s against two NFL games,” Trump told ABC’s This Week on 31 July of the debates. “I got a letter from the NFL saying this is ridiculous … because the NFL doesn’t want to go against the debates because the debates are going to be pretty massive, from what I understand.”“Well, I tell you what I don’t like. It’s against two NFL games,” Trump told ABC’s This Week on 31 July of the debates. “I got a letter from the NFL saying this is ridiculous … because the NFL doesn’t want to go against the debates because the debates are going to be pretty massive, from what I understand.”
(The NFL, for what it’s worth, says it did not send Trump any kind of letter.)(The NFL, for what it’s worth, says it did not send Trump any kind of letter.)
The presidential debates were set some time ago by the Commission on Presidential Debates for Monday 26 September, Sunday 9 October, and Wednesday 19 October, with the vice-presidential debate on Tuesday 4 October.The presidential debates were set some time ago by the Commission on Presidential Debates for Monday 26 September, Sunday 9 October, and Wednesday 19 October, with the vice-presidential debate on Tuesday 4 October.
We’ve put in word to the Trump campaign inquiring whether their candidate plans to attend the debates. We’ll let you know what they say.We’ve put in word to the Trump campaign inquiring whether their candidate plans to attend the debates. We’ll let you know what they say.
Here’s today’s events schedule:Here’s today’s events schedule:
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