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FBI gives Clinton interview documents to Congress, report says – live FBI gives Clinton interview documents to Congress, report says – live
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tfw you see trump on tv pic.twitter.com/2xl53GdlMA
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Trump: I don't want to pivotTrump: I don't want to pivot
Donald Trump has told a local Wisconsin interviewer that he does not plan on unveiling a general election persona after all:Donald Trump has told a local Wisconsin interviewer that he does not plan on unveiling a general election persona after all:
Wow -- this Donald Trump intvw w/ @news8news, via @alivitali: "I don’t want to pivot." pic.twitter.com/1xpshEcaWeWow -- this Donald Trump intvw w/ @news8news, via @alivitali: "I don’t want to pivot." pic.twitter.com/1xpshEcaWe
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Tim Kaine, pint, and incredible rainbow-unicorn-flying-past-the-moon T-shirt:Tim Kaine, pint, and incredible rainbow-unicorn-flying-past-the-moon T-shirt:
Add your name for a chance to hang out with Tim on the campaign trail → https://t.co/CXkSw5DxJQ pic.twitter.com/wOUa3QiRkQAdd your name for a chance to hang out with Tim on the campaign trail → https://t.co/CXkSw5DxJQ pic.twitter.com/wOUa3QiRkQ
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FBI turns over Clinton interview materials to Congress – reportFBI turns over Clinton interview materials to Congress – report
The FBI has turned over material to a Republican-led congressional committee investigating Hillary Clinton’s use of private emails while secretary of state, the Washington Post reports.The FBI has turned over material to a Republican-led congressional committee investigating Hillary Clinton’s use of private emails while secretary of state, the Washington Post reports.
The material is believed to include notes on an interview FBI agents conducted with Clinton about her email hygiene. FBI director James Comey told Congress earlier this summer that the interview with Clinton was not recorded.The material is believed to include notes on an interview FBI agents conducted with Clinton about her email hygiene. FBI director James Comey told Congress earlier this summer that the interview with Clinton was not recorded.
The FBI has handed over a “number of documents” to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, a spokesman told the Post Tuesday afternoon.The FBI has handed over a “number of documents” to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, a spokesman told the Post Tuesday afternoon.
The Post quotes a committee spokesman:The Post quotes a committee spokesman:
The FBI has turned over a ‘number of documents’ related to their investigation of former Secretary Clinton’s use of a personal email server. Committee staff is currently reviewing the information that is classified SECRET. There are no further details at this time.The FBI has turned over a ‘number of documents’ related to their investigation of former Secretary Clinton’s use of a personal email server. Committee staff is currently reviewing the information that is classified SECRET. There are no further details at this time.
Clinton aide says campaign would prefer to see FBI interview reports released to the public in full as opposed to piecemeal.Clinton aide says campaign would prefer to see FBI interview reports released to the public in full as opposed to piecemeal.
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State polls look good for ClintonState polls look good for Clinton
This morning the Washington Post delivered a poll showing Hillary Clinton leading Donald Trump among likely voters in Virginia by 8 points, a margin in line with polling averages.This morning the Washington Post delivered a poll showing Hillary Clinton leading Donald Trump among likely voters in Virginia by 8 points, a margin in line with polling averages.
Meanwhile, Monmouth has released a poll of Florida likely voters showing Clinton up by 9 points:Meanwhile, Monmouth has released a poll of Florida likely voters showing Clinton up by 9 points:
BREAKING: Florida likely voters 48 Clinton 39 Trump 6 Johnson 1 Stein https://t.co/W2qgWzWQgFBREAKING: Florida likely voters 48 Clinton 39 Trump 6 Johnson 1 Stein https://t.co/W2qgWzWQgF
Polling averages have Clinton ahead by only three or four points in Florida.Polling averages have Clinton ahead by only three or four points in Florida.
A Public Policy Polling survey of Texas, meanwhile, finds Trump ahead by only six points, in a four-way race. Mitt Romney won the state, which has not voted Democratic in a presidential election in 40 years, by 16 points in 2012:A Public Policy Polling survey of Texas, meanwhile, finds Trump ahead by only six points, in a four-way race. Mitt Romney won the state, which has not voted Democratic in a presidential election in 40 years, by 16 points in 2012:
Our Texas poll- Donald Trump 44, Hillary Clinton 38, Gary Johnson 6, Jill Stein 2, Evan McMullin 0: https://t.co/ysbEG9TISfOur Texas poll- Donald Trump 44, Hillary Clinton 38, Gary Johnson 6, Jill Stein 2, Evan McMullin 0: https://t.co/ysbEG9TISf
Though if Kansas is in 5, why not Texas?Though if Kansas is in 5, why not Texas?
There’s a sliver of good news out there in polling land for Trump today, via Mobile, Alabama, local WKRG-5:There’s a sliver of good news out there in polling land for Trump today, via Mobile, Alabama, local WKRG-5:
Donald Trump is NOT losing Alabama. Trump 57%Clinton 33%https://t.co/hIMWxiHpPpDonald Trump is NOT losing Alabama. Trump 57%Clinton 33%https://t.co/hIMWxiHpPp
Trump still has the Skynyrd vote.Trump still has the Skynyrd vote.
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Trump to attend Iowa 'Roast and Ride'Trump to attend Iowa 'Roast and Ride'
Donald Trump will appear at an event hosted by Iowa senator Joni Ernst later this month, in an effort to swing a state where polling averages show a tight two-point race.Donald Trump will appear at an event hosted by Iowa senator Joni Ernst later this month, in an effort to swing a state where polling averages show a tight two-point race.
“The Roast and Ride is a great event to honor our veterans, celebrate the best of Iowa, and hear from our Republican candidates and leaders about a better way forward for our nation,” Ernst said in a statement. “Iowa will play an important role in 2016, and I look forward to rallying together with fellow Iowans to hear from this exciting lineup of speakers about ways to ensure America is always a strong, stabilizing force around the globe.”“The Roast and Ride is a great event to honor our veterans, celebrate the best of Iowa, and hear from our Republican candidates and leaders about a better way forward for our nation,” Ernst said in a statement. “Iowa will play an important role in 2016, and I look forward to rallying together with fellow Iowans to hear from this exciting lineup of speakers about ways to ensure America is always a strong, stabilizing force around the globe.”
(h/t: @bencjacobs)(h/t: @bencjacobs)
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The Guardian’s Sabrina Siddiqui is in the room with Clinton in Philadelphia:The Guardian’s Sabrina Siddiqui is in the room with Clinton in Philadelphia:
In Philly, Clinton tells voters not to be complacent: "Even though we're doing fine right now, I'm not taking anybody anywhere for granted."In Philly, Clinton tells voters not to be complacent: "Even though we're doing fine right now, I'm not taking anybody anywhere for granted."
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Hillary Clinton is addressing supporters in Philadelphia. Here’s a live video stream:Hillary Clinton is addressing supporters in Philadelphia. Here’s a live video stream:
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Trump camp denies Ailes roleTrump camp denies Ailes role
Trump campaign spokeswoman Hope Hicks has told The Hollywood Reporter that the Times and NY Magazine reports that Roger Ailes is advising Donald Trump are wrong.Trump campaign spokeswoman Hope Hicks has told The Hollywood Reporter that the Times and NY Magazine reports that Roger Ailes is advising Donald Trump are wrong.
THR quotes Hicks as saying of Ailes:THR quotes Hicks as saying of Ailes:
He is not advising Mr. Trump or helping with debate prep. They are longtime friends, but he has no formal or informal role in the campaign.He is not advising Mr. Trump or helping with debate prep. They are longtime friends, but he has no formal or informal role in the campaign.
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Have you checked in lately on our election countdown fact generator? 84 days and counting!Have you checked in lately on our election countdown fact generator? 84 days and counting!
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Ailes helping with Trump debate prep – reportAiles helping with Trump debate prep – report
Donald Trump has said he “would be the best for women” if elected president. On the other hand, the New York Times reports, his campaign has just recruited Roger Ailes, the media maestro who resigned from Fox News last month following allegations that he sexually harassed numerous subordinates.Donald Trump has said he “would be the best for women” if elected president. On the other hand, the New York Times reports, his campaign has just recruited Roger Ailes, the media maestro who resigned from Fox News last month following allegations that he sexually harassed numerous subordinates.
Important context is that Ailes has been advising Trump privately for months, sources close to both say.Important context is that Ailes has been advising Trump privately for months, sources close to both say.
For starters, Ailes is going to help Trump prepare for the debates, the Times reports:For starters, Ailes is going to help Trump prepare for the debates, the Times reports:
Mr. Ailes is aiding Mr. Trump’s team as it turns its attention to the first debate with Hillary Clinton, the Democratic nominee, on Sept. 26 on Long Island, according to three people briefed on the move, who insisted on anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter.Mr. Ailes is aiding Mr. Trump’s team as it turns its attention to the first debate with Hillary Clinton, the Democratic nominee, on Sept. 26 on Long Island, according to three people briefed on the move, who insisted on anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter.
Ailes, a former top aide to Richard Nixon, has helped past presidents prepare for debates including Ronald Reagan and George HW Bush.Ailes, a former top aide to Richard Nixon, has helped past presidents prepare for debates including Ronald Reagan and George HW Bush.
Trump hiring Ailes is no surprise. He helped create conditions for his rise & is best man to deliver first-class spin Trump needs to reboundTrump hiring Ailes is no surprise. He helped create conditions for his rise & is best man to deliver first-class spin Trump needs to rebound
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Josh Holmes is the former chief of staff and campaign manager of the current (Republican) senate majority leader.Josh Holmes is the former chief of staff and campaign manager of the current (Republican) senate majority leader.
In the tweet below he refers to the conspiracy theory that Donald Trump is “running for president” in collusion with the Clintons/Democrats as opposed to against the Clintons/Democrats.In the tweet below he refers to the conspiracy theory that Donald Trump is “running for president” in collusion with the Clintons/Democrats as opposed to against the Clintons/Democrats.
The theory imagines a deal between Trump and the Clintons in which the plan was for him to win the Republican nomination and then throw the general election to Hillary Clinton. (Note: The theory rests very shakily on the notion that the conspirators would have thought that Donald Trump had a chance at winning the Republican presidential nomination.)The theory imagines a deal between Trump and the Clintons in which the plan was for him to win the Republican nomination and then throw the general election to Hillary Clinton. (Note: The theory rests very shakily on the notion that the conspirators would have thought that Donald Trump had a chance at winning the Republican presidential nomination.)
Just to keep the conspiracy alive: Ivanka and Jared vacation with Democratic billionaire David Geffen https://t.co/DdYwaP5tXVJust to keep the conspiracy alive: Ivanka and Jared vacation with Democratic billionaire David Geffen https://t.co/DdYwaP5tXV
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The Morning Joe team at MSNBC has made a video illustrating how several foreign policy positions that Donald Trump bragged about yesterday – on Iraq, Libya and Egypt – did not used to be his policy positions:The Morning Joe team at MSNBC has made a video illustrating how several foreign policy positions that Donald Trump bragged about yesterday – on Iraq, Libya and Egypt – did not used to be his policy positions:
Trump's take on foreign affairs: Then... and now. https://t.co/MM8I9W4ErkTrump's take on foreign affairs: Then... and now. https://t.co/MM8I9W4Erk
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How Trump's campaign chief got a strongman elected president of UkraineHow Trump's campaign chief got a strongman elected president of Ukraine
The Guardian’s Luke Harding met Paul Manafort in 2007, a couple years after the current Trump campaign chairman had set up “an anonymous office at number 4 Sophia Street in Kiev” to restore the party of future Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovich to power.The Guardian’s Luke Harding met Paul Manafort in 2007, a couple years after the current Trump campaign chairman had set up “an anonymous office at number 4 Sophia Street in Kiev” to restore the party of future Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovich to power.
“Close up, Manafort looked every inch the classic Washington lobbyist,” Luke writes:“Close up, Manafort looked every inch the classic Washington lobbyist,” Luke writes:
He wore an expensive suit and tie and exuded seriousness. He also bore a faint physical resemblance to his client – even their hairstyles were similar. (Manafort, I was told later, had instructed Yanukovich to blow-dry his hair. Manafort’s camp denies this.)He wore an expensive suit and tie and exuded seriousness. He also bore a faint physical resemblance to his client – even their hairstyles were similar. (Manafort, I was told later, had instructed Yanukovich to blow-dry his hair. Manafort’s camp denies this.)
The American had an interesting story to tell – one which may sound familiar to observers of Donald Trump’s campaign – of how his candidate had been almost wilfully misunderstood by the west, especially by its media.The American had an interesting story to tell – one which may sound familiar to observers of Donald Trump’s campaign – of how his candidate had been almost wilfully misunderstood by the west, especially by its media.
The new Yanukovich was nothing like the old one, Manafort suggested. He had absorbed the lessons of his previous defeats, was studying English – and was even playing tennis with the US ambassador.The new Yanukovich was nothing like the old one, Manafort suggested. He had absorbed the lessons of his previous defeats, was studying English – and was even playing tennis with the US ambassador.
“People are still looking at the political system in this country through the prism of 2004,” Manafort told me. “That’s not at all the situation here.”“People are still looking at the political system in this country through the prism of 2004,” Manafort told me. “That’s not at all the situation here.”
But after Yanukovich claimed the presidency in 2010, he “moved quickly to consolidate all instruments of power,” Luke writes:But after Yanukovich claimed the presidency in 2010, he “moved quickly to consolidate all instruments of power,” Luke writes:
Those who worked with Manafort say that he cannot be blamed for the Ukrainian disaster. Oleg Voloshin, a former aide to Kostyantyn Gryshchenko, Yanukovich’s 2010-12 foreign minister who now works as a political consultant, says Manafort urged Yanukovich to press ahead with the EU integration agenda.Those who worked with Manafort say that he cannot be blamed for the Ukrainian disaster. Oleg Voloshin, a former aide to Kostyantyn Gryshchenko, Yanukovich’s 2010-12 foreign minister who now works as a political consultant, says Manafort urged Yanukovich to press ahead with the EU integration agenda.
Voloshin still has ties with the ex-Party of Regions, which Manafort rebranded in 2014 as the Opposition Bloc. (Manafort’s consultancy in Ukraine continued until at least parliamentary elections in 2014.)Voloshin still has ties with the ex-Party of Regions, which Manafort rebranded in 2014 as the Opposition Bloc. (Manafort’s consultancy in Ukraine continued until at least parliamentary elections in 2014.)
He suggests that Yanukovich “listened to what Paul said” between 2007-2010, but then, once he became president, stopped listening – with catastrophic results. [...]He suggests that Yanukovich “listened to what Paul said” between 2007-2010, but then, once he became president, stopped listening – with catastrophic results. [...]
But Manafort’s critics in Kiev are scathing. “He’s an evil genius,” Alex Kovzhun, who spent a decade working for [former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia] Tymoshenko, beginning in 2001, said. “He doesn’t work statesmen. He works dictators and all-round bastards. He sells the unsellable product. If you have a dead horse and you need to sell it, you call him.”But Manafort’s critics in Kiev are scathing. “He’s an evil genius,” Alex Kovzhun, who spent a decade working for [former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia] Tymoshenko, beginning in 2001, said. “He doesn’t work statesmen. He works dictators and all-round bastards. He sells the unsellable product. If you have a dead horse and you need to sell it, you call him.”
“He works bad guys. They pay more, of course.”“He works bad guys. They pay more, of course.”
Read the full piece here:Read the full piece here:
Related: How Trump's campaign chief got a strongman elected president of UkraineRelated: How Trump's campaign chief got a strongman elected president of Ukraine
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Hello and welcome to our live-wire coverage of the 2016 race for the White House. Donald Trump is scheduled to travel today to restive Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where the police killing of Sylville Smith on Saturday has sparked protests. Trump will participate in a town hall hosted this evening by Fox News. The Guardian’s Oliver Laughland will be on the scene.Hello and welcome to our live-wire coverage of the 2016 race for the White House. Donald Trump is scheduled to travel today to restive Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where the police killing of Sylville Smith on Saturday has sparked protests. Trump will participate in a town hall hosted this evening by Fox News. The Guardian’s Oliver Laughland will be on the scene.
Hillary Clinton is campaigning in Pennsylvania today. The Guardian’s Sabrina Siddiqui will be with the candidate, including at a voter registration event in Philadelphia this afternoon.Hillary Clinton is campaigning in Pennsylvania today. The Guardian’s Sabrina Siddiqui will be with the candidate, including at a voter registration event in Philadelphia this afternoon.
Blame it on Kaine?Blame it on Kaine?
A new Washington Post poll of Virginia voters holds good news for Clinton and running mate Tim Kaine, the commonwealth’s former governor and junior US senator. Clinton is up 14 points on Trump among registered voters in the poll, and up eight points among likely voters. The second margin is on the button with polling averages. Clinton leads Trump by seven points in a four-person race, according to the poll. Virginia is theoretically a swing state.A new Washington Post poll of Virginia voters holds good news for Clinton and running mate Tim Kaine, the commonwealth’s former governor and junior US senator. Clinton is up 14 points on Trump among registered voters in the poll, and up eight points among likely voters. The second margin is on the button with polling averages. Clinton leads Trump by seven points in a four-person race, according to the poll. Virginia is theoretically a swing state.
Nevermind Virginia. Last night Kaine had moved on to North Carolina:Nevermind Virginia. Last night Kaine had moved on to North Carolina:
Kaine sings "My Home's Across the Blue Ridge Mountains" in Asheville, N.C. Bonus: his wife, Anne Holton, clogging. pic.twitter.com/sy0wb1yP9SKaine sings "My Home's Across the Blue Ridge Mountains" in Asheville, N.C. Bonus: his wife, Anne Holton, clogging. pic.twitter.com/sy0wb1yP9S
Particularly worrisome for Trump in the poll might be his mere 24-point lead among non-college-educated white voters:Particularly worrisome for Trump in the poll might be his mere 24-point lead among non-college-educated white voters:
Trump leads among whites without college degrees in VA by 24-point margin. Romney had a 44-point advantage in 2012. https://t.co/Nvf4beo6UyTrump leads among whites without college degrees in VA by 24-point margin. Romney had a 44-point advantage in 2012. https://t.co/Nvf4beo6Uy
Clinton names transition teamClinton names transition team
Clinton’s campaign on Tuesday named a leadership line-up for her transition team, which will prepare the way should she win the November election, Reuters reports:Clinton’s campaign on Tuesday named a leadership line-up for her transition team, which will prepare the way should she win the November election, Reuters reports:
Ken Salazar, previously both a secretary of the interior and a Colorado senator, will chair the team ... the team will include four co-chairs, according to a statement: former National Security Adviser Tom Donilon, former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, president of the Center for American Progress Neera Tanden, and Maggie Williams, director of Harvard’s Institute of Politics.Ken Salazar, previously both a secretary of the interior and a Colorado senator, will chair the team ... the team will include four co-chairs, according to a statement: former National Security Adviser Tom Donilon, former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, president of the Center for American Progress Neera Tanden, and Maggie Williams, director of Harvard’s Institute of Politics.
Thanks for reading and please join us in the comments.Thanks for reading and please join us in the comments.