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Trump battles sexual misconduct accusers and the Obamas – live Trump battles sexual misconduct accusers and the Obamas – live
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Watch the full speech made by first lady Michelle Obama yesterday, in which she offered a powerful rebuke to Donald Trump and his treatment of women:
Speaking in New Hampshire, Obama said that lewd comments made by Trump in a 2005 audio recording could not simply be dismissed as a “disturbing footnote in a sad election season.” Instead, she said, they must be seen for what they are: “a powerful individual speaking freely and openly about sexually predatory behavior.”
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Donald Trump has roughly 22,450 employees. Of those, twelve have donated more than $200 to his campaign.
That’s according to an analysis of campaign finance data by Reuters, which concluded that of the $112m donated to Trump’s presidential campaign since he announced his candidacy for the White House in June of last year, his employees have given a total of $5,298 to the campaign. (Donations less than $200 are not attached to donor names in the US.)
In contrast, Democratic rival Hillary Clinton has received $324,000 in donations from State Department employees.
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Paul Ryan: 'This election has taken some dark - sometimes very dark - turns'Paul Ryan: 'This election has taken some dark - sometimes very dark - turns'
Speaking in Madison, Wisconsin, House speaker Paul Ryan told a crowd of College Republicans that despite the “very dark” turns the presidential campaign has taken, Republicans in Congress has still earned control of the legislative branch.Speaking in Madison, Wisconsin, House speaker Paul Ryan told a crowd of College Republicans that despite the “very dark” turns the presidential campaign has taken, Republicans in Congress has still earned control of the legislative branch.
“Look, I know this election has taken some dark - sometimes very dark - turns,” Ryan said. “Which is exactly why I think it is so important that we take a step back and reflect on what this election is ultimately about. Beneath all the ugliness lies a long running debate between two governing philosophies: one that is in keeping with our nation’s founding principles - like freedom and equality - and another that seeks to replace them.”“Look, I know this election has taken some dark - sometimes very dark - turns,” Ryan said. “Which is exactly why I think it is so important that we take a step back and reflect on what this election is ultimately about. Beneath all the ugliness lies a long running debate between two governing philosophies: one that is in keeping with our nation’s founding principles - like freedom and equality - and another that seeks to replace them.”
Declining to mention the more than a dozen claims of sexual harassment and assault against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, Ryan instead lauded conservative governing principles and lambasted Hillary Clinton as an agent of state-run society.Declining to mention the more than a dozen claims of sexual harassment and assault against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, Ryan instead lauded conservative governing principles and lambasted Hillary Clinton as an agent of state-run society.
“We want an America that values disruption and innovation. Because in a time when you can customize your life, right down to the channels you want, one-size-fits-all designs are creaky and worn out.”“We want an America that values disruption and innovation. Because in a time when you can customize your life, right down to the channels you want, one-size-fits-all designs are creaky and worn out.”
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Poll: Mike Pence's home state may now be in playPoll: Mike Pence's home state may now be in play
Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence may be the preferred choice of Republicans who have disavowed presidential nominee Donald Trump, but his fellow Hoosiers are quickly souring on the ticket, according to a new Monmouth University poll.Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence may be the preferred choice of Republicans who have disavowed presidential nominee Donald Trump, but his fellow Hoosiers are quickly souring on the ticket, according to a new Monmouth University poll.
Trump’s 11-point lead in Indiana a few months ago has evaporated to nearly within the margin of error, with 45% of likely Indiana voters backing Trump and 41% supporting Clinton. Another 9% say that they support Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson.Trump’s 11-point lead in Indiana a few months ago has evaporated to nearly within the margin of error, with 45% of likely Indiana voters backing Trump and 41% supporting Clinton. Another 9% say that they support Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson.
Trump has lost ground with women and college graduates, while staying relatively steady among Indiana voters without college degrees and among men, but the revelation of video showing Trump making sexually predatory remarks about married women seriously undercut his support in the state: In poll interviews conducted Tuesday and Wednesday, Trump held a 45% to 38% lead over Clinton. In interviews conducted Thursday evening, after allegations of sexual misconduct by the GOP nominee emerged, Clinton held a narrow edge of 46% to 44% over Trump.Trump has lost ground with women and college graduates, while staying relatively steady among Indiana voters without college degrees and among men, but the revelation of video showing Trump making sexually predatory remarks about married women seriously undercut his support in the state: In poll interviews conducted Tuesday and Wednesday, Trump held a 45% to 38% lead over Clinton. In interviews conducted Thursday evening, after allegations of sexual misconduct by the GOP nominee emerged, Clinton held a narrow edge of 46% to 44% over Trump.
OF NOTE: In August Trump held 1-point lead over Clinton among women. Now he trails her by 38% to 47%. https://t.co/8lm4Q46PyqOF NOTE: In August Trump held 1-point lead over Clinton among women. Now he trails her by 38% to 47%. https://t.co/8lm4Q46Pyq
“Trump’s support in his running mate’s home state was already eroding before the latest bombshell hit,” said Patrick Murray, director of the independent Monmouth University Polling Institute. “The news that broke Wednesday seems to have driven those numbers even lower.”“Trump’s support in his running mate’s home state was already eroding before the latest bombshell hit,” said Patrick Murray, director of the independent Monmouth University Polling Institute. “The news that broke Wednesday seems to have driven those numbers even lower.”
Just 31% of Indiana voters have a favorable view of Trump with 58% holding an unfavorable opinion of him.Just 31% of Indiana voters have a favorable view of Trump with 58% holding an unfavorable opinion of him.
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New allegation: Donald Trump accused of sexually assaulting woman in 1990sNew allegation: Donald Trump accused of sexually assaulting woman in 1990s
In the wake of more than a dozen women who have accused Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump of sexually inappropriate behavior in the past week, another woman has come forward, alleging that in a nightclub in the 1990s, Trump reached under her skirt and groped her through her underwear.In the wake of more than a dozen women who have accused Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump of sexually inappropriate behavior in the past week, another woman has come forward, alleging that in a nightclub in the 1990s, Trump reached under her skirt and groped her through her underwear.
“It wasn’t a sexual come-on. I don’t know why he did it. It was like just to prove that he could do it, and nothing would happen,” Kristin Anderson told the Washington Post. “There was zero conversation. We didn’t even really look at each other. It was very random, very nonchalant on his part.”“It wasn’t a sexual come-on. I don’t know why he did it. It was like just to prove that he could do it, and nothing would happen,” Kristin Anderson told the Washington Post. “There was zero conversation. We didn’t even really look at each other. It was very random, very nonchalant on his part.”
Anderson, who came forward after a series of other women approached the Guardian, Buzzfeed News, the New York Times and other outlets with allegations that Trump perpetrated acts of sexual harassment and assault against them spanning decades, told the Washington Post that while she was seated on a couch in an Upper West Side nightclub with friends, Trump slid his fingers “under her miniskirt, moved up her inner thigh, and touched her vagina through her underwear.”Anderson, who came forward after a series of other women approached the Guardian, Buzzfeed News, the New York Times and other outlets with allegations that Trump perpetrated acts of sexual harassment and assault against them spanning decades, told the Washington Post that while she was seated on a couch in an Upper West Side nightclub with friends, Trump slid his fingers “under her miniskirt, moved up her inner thigh, and touched her vagina through her underwear.”
She then fled the couch and looked back, only to recognize the man she says assaulted her: Trump.She then fled the couch and looked back, only to recognize the man she says assaulted her: Trump.
“He was so distinctive looking - with the hair and the eyebrows. I mean, nobody else has those eyebrows,” Anderson told the Washington Post.“He was so distinctive looking - with the hair and the eyebrows. I mean, nobody else has those eyebrows,” Anderson told the Washington Post.
“It’s a sexual assault issue, and it’s something that I’ve kept quiet on my own,” Anderson said. “And I’ve always kept quiet. And why should I keep quiet? Actually, all of the women should speak up, and if you’re touched inappropriately, tell somebody and speak up about it. Actually go to the authorities and press some charges. It’s not okay.”“It’s a sexual assault issue, and it’s something that I’ve kept quiet on my own,” Anderson said. “And I’ve always kept quiet. And why should I keep quiet? Actually, all of the women should speak up, and if you’re touched inappropriately, tell somebody and speak up about it. Actually go to the authorities and press some charges. It’s not okay.”
The Trump campaign has denied Anderson’s allegations, as it has denied every allegation made this week against the Republican presidential nominee.The Trump campaign has denied Anderson’s allegations, as it has denied every allegation made this week against the Republican presidential nominee.
“Mr. Trump strongly denies this phony allegation by someone looking to get some free publicity. It is totally ridiculous,” Trump spokesperson Hope Hicks said.“Mr. Trump strongly denies this phony allegation by someone looking to get some free publicity. It is totally ridiculous,” Trump spokesperson Hope Hicks said.
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Clinton appears on Ellen: Trump 'stalked' her on debate stageClinton appears on Ellen: Trump 'stalked' her on debate stage
Hillary Clinton shimmied with Ellen Degeneres in her first interview since the second debate, talking about how Donald Trump ‘stalked’ her around the debate stage because he was so furious at the 2005 “grab them by the pussy” tapes being revealed.Hillary Clinton shimmied with Ellen Degeneres in her first interview since the second debate, talking about how Donald Trump ‘stalked’ her around the debate stage because he was so furious at the 2005 “grab them by the pussy” tapes being revealed.
“It was clear that my opponent Donald Trump was going to try and dominate the space, almost to the exclusion of the people that were sitting there,” said Clinton on Ellen, an interview that was recorded yesterday and aired Friday morning.“It was clear that my opponent Donald Trump was going to try and dominate the space, almost to the exclusion of the people that were sitting there,” said Clinton on Ellen, an interview that was recorded yesterday and aired Friday morning.
“And because of the revelation of the video and everything that came out on Access Hollywood, he was really all wrought up and you could just sense how much anger he had. So he was just trying to dominate and literally stalk me around the stage,” she added.“And because of the revelation of the video and everything that came out on Access Hollywood, he was really all wrought up and you could just sense how much anger he had. So he was just trying to dominate and literally stalk me around the stage,” she added.
Many viewers had noted how Trump seemed to stand directly behind Clinton throughout the debate and loom over her.Many viewers had noted how Trump seemed to stand directly behind Clinton throughout the debate and loom over her.
“I would just feel this presence behind me. And I thought ‘Whoa, this is really weird.’ I was just trying to stay focused, trying to keep my composure... and deal with the string of accusations he was putting forth,” said Clinton.“I would just feel this presence behind me. And I thought ‘Whoa, this is really weird.’ I was just trying to stay focused, trying to keep my composure... and deal with the string of accusations he was putting forth,” said Clinton.
Clinton spoke about how with the debates she ummed and ahhed about whether she should fact check everything Trump says.Clinton spoke about how with the debates she ummed and ahhed about whether she should fact check everything Trump says.
“To run against somebody and debate somebody who is consistenky spewing such falsehoods and when you catch it and say ‘hey wait a minute’... I literally could have spent all my time saying ‘no, you told interviewer X and you said on Y’,” she said.“To run against somebody and debate somebody who is consistenky spewing such falsehoods and when you catch it and say ‘hey wait a minute’... I literally could have spent all my time saying ‘no, you told interviewer X and you said on Y’,” she said.
Like all Ellen interviews, it included dancing, including an animation of Clinton dancing in the second debate with infamous red sweater-wearing question asker Ken Bone. And at the beginning of the interview, Degeneres greeted Clinton with a shimmy, just like the Democratic nominee did during the first debate.Like all Ellen interviews, it included dancing, including an animation of Clinton dancing in the second debate with infamous red sweater-wearing question asker Ken Bone. And at the beginning of the interview, Degeneres greeted Clinton with a shimmy, just like the Democratic nominee did during the first debate.
“Does everyone do that to you now?” asked Ellen.“Does everyone do that to you now?” asked Ellen.
“Yeah, I like it,” said Clinton. “I didn’t even know I was doing it,” she added, saying that while she knew she’d made the “woo!” noise at the time, the shimmy was totally subconscious.“Yeah, I like it,” said Clinton. “I didn’t even know I was doing it,” she added, saying that while she knew she’d made the “woo!” noise at the time, the shimmy was totally subconscious.
Degeneres noted that Clinton had cancelled an earlier appearance due to her much publicized battle with pneumonia.Degeneres noted that Clinton had cancelled an earlier appearance due to her much publicized battle with pneumonia.
“My advice is: if you have pneumonia stop for a while,” said Clinton.“My advice is: if you have pneumonia stop for a while,” said Clinton.
On 26 October, Clinton will turn 69. “I will be the youngest woman ever elected president of the United States,” she quipped.On 26 October, Clinton will turn 69. “I will be the youngest woman ever elected president of the United States,” she quipped.
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The lies Trump told this week: from murder rates to climate changeThe lies Trump told this week: from murder rates to climate change
Alan YuhasAlan Yuhas
Military and law enforcement personnelMilitary and law enforcement personnel
“I’m proud of the fact that I’ve always treated the working people of this country with dignity and respect, especially our military and law enforcement personnel.”– 11 October, interview with Fox News“I’m proud of the fact that I’ve always treated the working people of this country with dignity and respect, especially our military and law enforcement personnel.”– 11 October, interview with Fox News
Trump has not always treated members of the military and law enforcement with respect. Last year he insulted John McCain, who endured torture as a prisoner of war in Vietnam; this summer he derided the Muslim parents of a soldier who died in the Iraq war; he has called top generals “embarrassing to our country” and said they have been “reduced to rubble”; and he has repeatedly impugned the ethics of federal investigators and even public safety officers such as fire marshals.Trump has not always treated members of the military and law enforcement with respect. Last year he insulted John McCain, who endured torture as a prisoner of war in Vietnam; this summer he derided the Muslim parents of a soldier who died in the Iraq war; he has called top generals “embarrassing to our country” and said they have been “reduced to rubble”; and he has repeatedly impugned the ethics of federal investigators and even public safety officers such as fire marshals.
CrimeCrime
“You look at the crime and you wonder why. And by the way, do you know, it was just announced that murder is the highest it’s been in our country in 45 years?” –11 October, Panama City, Florida“You look at the crime and you wonder why. And by the way, do you know, it was just announced that murder is the highest it’s been in our country in 45 years?” –11 October, Panama City, Florida
“We have the highest murder rate in this country in 45 years. More people are being murdered now than being murdered in 45 years.” – 12 October, Lakeland, Florida“We have the highest murder rate in this country in 45 years. More people are being murdered now than being murdered in 45 years.” – 12 October, Lakeland, Florida
Trump has distorted an FBI statistic to make a false claim: in September the agency reported that murders and non-negligent manslaughter rose in the US by 10.8% in 2015, the largest single-year increase since 1971. That is not the same as saying there are more murders in the US than at any point since 1971: 15,696 murders were reported in 2015, down from 1991 and 1993 highs of 24,703 and 24,526. There were more murders in 1971 (17,780) than in 2015.Trump has distorted an FBI statistic to make a false claim: in September the agency reported that murders and non-negligent manslaughter rose in the US by 10.8% in 2015, the largest single-year increase since 1971. That is not the same as saying there are more murders in the US than at any point since 1971: 15,696 murders were reported in 2015, down from 1991 and 1993 highs of 24,703 and 24,526. There were more murders in 1971 (17,780) than in 2015.
The murder rate declined 42% from 1993 to 2014, even though the population increased by a quarter.The murder rate declined 42% from 1993 to 2014, even though the population increased by a quarter.
During this week’s debate Trump almost cited the statistic accurately, saying: “We have an increase in murder within our cities, the biggest in 45 years.” But the FBI figure is a national one, not restricted to cities.During this week’s debate Trump almost cited the statistic accurately, saying: “We have an increase in murder within our cities, the biggest in 45 years.” But the FBI figure is a national one, not restricted to cities.
Murders up 10.8% in biggest percentage increase since 1971, FBI data showsRead moreMurders up 10.8% in biggest percentage increase since 1971, FBI data showsRead more
Climate changeClimate change
“Climate change. Now I want, and just so you know, do you know that I’ve won numerous environmental awards? I’m a believer in the environment. It’s gotta be within reason. I’m a believer.” – 12 October, Ocala, Florida“Climate change. Now I want, and just so you know, do you know that I’ve won numerous environmental awards? I’m a believer in the environment. It’s gotta be within reason. I’m a believer.” – 12 October, Ocala, Florida
Trump has claimed off and on to be an environmentalist since at least 2008, when he was battling with officials in Scotland to build a golf course and resort on land that had been home to a variety of wildlife. He has maintained for years that the US should drill for oil wherever possible – an opinion that falls well out of line with even the moderate environmentalism of Hillary Clinton, who has taken oil and gas exploration on a case-by-case basis.Trump has claimed off and on to be an environmentalist since at least 2008, when he was battling with officials in Scotland to build a golf course and resort on land that had been home to a variety of wildlife. He has maintained for years that the US should drill for oil wherever possible – an opinion that falls well out of line with even the moderate environmentalism of Hillary Clinton, who has taken oil and gas exploration on a case-by-case basis.
He has claimed to have received environmental awards since 2011, though the only award that could be found seems to be a 2007 prize given to the Trump National Golf Club in New Jersey by the Metropolitan Golf Association Foundation. That award was received by the grounds director, Greg Nicoli, for preserving 45 acres of bird habitat on the property. A few years later, Trump cut down a small forest in Virginia for the sake of another golf course, and in May of 2011 New Jersey’s department of environmental protection fined him for repeated violations. He has also called for dismantling basic Environmental Protection Agency programs and rules.He has claimed to have received environmental awards since 2011, though the only award that could be found seems to be a 2007 prize given to the Trump National Golf Club in New Jersey by the Metropolitan Golf Association Foundation. That award was received by the grounds director, Greg Nicoli, for preserving 45 acres of bird habitat on the property. A few years later, Trump cut down a small forest in Virginia for the sake of another golf course, and in May of 2011 New Jersey’s department of environmental protection fined him for repeated violations. He has also called for dismantling basic Environmental Protection Agency programs and rules.
Trump has repeatedly said he does not believe in climate change, which is more pertinent to the environment than a New Jersey golf course. In 2014 he called it a “hoax”, and in 2012 he claimed it was invented by China to trick Americans into caring about environmental regulations.Trump has repeatedly said he does not believe in climate change, which is more pertinent to the environment than a New Jersey golf course. In 2014 he called it a “hoax”, and in 2012 he claimed it was invented by China to trick Americans into caring about environmental regulations.
The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive.The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive.
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Donald Trump on Lindsay Lohan: 'Deeply troubled' women are 'always the best in bed'Donald Trump on Lindsay Lohan: 'Deeply troubled' women are 'always the best in bed'
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump told a radio host in 2004 that actress Lindsay Lohan was likely “great in bed” because she was “probably deeply troubled.”Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump told a radio host in 2004 that actress Lindsay Lohan was likely “great in bed” because she was “probably deeply troubled.”
“She’s probably deeply troubled and therefore great in bed,” Trump told Howard Stern, according to CNN. “How come the deeply troubled women, you know, deeply, deeply troubled, they’re always the best in bed?”“She’s probably deeply troubled and therefore great in bed,” Trump told Howard Stern, according to CNN. “How come the deeply troubled women, you know, deeply, deeply troubled, they’re always the best in bed?”
“For some reason, what I said is true,” Trump continued. “It’s just unbelievable. You don’t want to be with them for long term, but for the short term there’s nothing like it.”“For some reason, what I said is true,” Trump continued. “It’s just unbelievable. You don’t want to be with them for long term, but for the short term there’s nothing like it.”
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Donald Trump Jr.: Women who can't take sexual harassment 'don't belong in the workforce'Donald Trump Jr.: Women who can't take sexual harassment 'don't belong in the workforce'
Buzzfeed News has unearthed an clip of Donald Trump Jr. being interviewed about sexual harassment and all-male golf clubs with his father in 2013, in which the younger Trump suggested that women who can’t handle being sexually harassed should become kindergarten teachers instead.Buzzfeed News has unearthed an clip of Donald Trump Jr. being interviewed about sexual harassment and all-male golf clubs with his father in 2013, in which the younger Trump suggested that women who can’t handle being sexually harassed should become kindergarten teachers instead.
“If you can’t handle some of the basic stuff that’s become a problem in the workforce today, then you don’t belong in the workforce,” Trump Jr. said. “Like, you should go maybe teach kindergarten. I think it’s a respectable position.”“If you can’t handle some of the basic stuff that’s become a problem in the workforce today, then you don’t belong in the workforce,” Trump Jr. said. “Like, you should go maybe teach kindergarten. I think it’s a respectable position.”
“You can’t be negotiating billion-dollar deals if you can’t handle, like, you know,” Trump said. “But listen - there’s a place where you have to draw the line - but today the stuff you get in trouble for...”“You can’t be negotiating billion-dollar deals if you can’t handle, like, you know,” Trump said. “But listen - there’s a place where you have to draw the line - but today the stuff you get in trouble for...”
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In closing remarks to a crowd of supporters in Cleveland, Ohio, President Barack Obama told Ohio voters that they “have a chance right now to reject the politics of fear.”In closing remarks to a crowd of supporters in Cleveland, Ohio, President Barack Obama told Ohio voters that they “have a chance right now to reject the politics of fear.”
“Let’s not go backwards - let’s go forward. You have the chance to elect a woman who has spent her entire life trying to make this country better.”“Let’s not go backwards - let’s go forward. You have the chance to elect a woman who has spent her entire life trying to make this country better.”
“Don’t fall for what Trump tries to do in just making everybody depressed. Don’t believe it. I promise you - your vote counts. Your vote matters.”“Don’t fall for what Trump tries to do in just making everybody depressed. Don’t believe it. I promise you - your vote counts. Your vote matters.”
“Turn back the voices of cynicism! Turn back the voices of ignorance!”“Turn back the voices of cynicism! Turn back the voices of ignorance!”
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President Barack Obama pinned the rise of Donald Trump to the apex of the Republican political pantheon on conservatives who let conspiracists lurk within the party for political expediency during a rally in Cleveland, Ohio, castigating Republicans “who know better” than to trust Trump.President Barack Obama pinned the rise of Donald Trump to the apex of the Republican political pantheon on conservatives who let conspiracists lurk within the party for political expediency during a rally in Cleveland, Ohio, castigating Republicans “who know better” than to trust Trump.
“Over the last eight years, Republican officials who know better... have allowed a lot of crazy talk to just be pumped out again and again,” Obama said. “Conspiracy theories - I was born outside this country, Hillary and I started Isil, we’re gonna impose martial law and we’re trying to take everybody’s guns away - and crazier stuff than that.”“Over the last eight years, Republican officials who know better... have allowed a lot of crazy talk to just be pumped out again and again,” Obama said. “Conspiracy theories - I was born outside this country, Hillary and I started Isil, we’re gonna impose martial law and we’re trying to take everybody’s guns away - and crazier stuff than that.”
“They stood by and they did’t say anything because it was a way to rile up their base and it was a way to mount opposition to whatever we were trying to do,” Obama continued. “Because a lot of the hardcore Republican partisan voters were just hearing this stuff over and over again, they started to believe it. And that’s what allowed Donald Trump to suddenly emerge. Donald Trump didn’t build all of this crazy conspiracy stuff.”“They stood by and they did’t say anything because it was a way to rile up their base and it was a way to mount opposition to whatever we were trying to do,” Obama continued. “Because a lot of the hardcore Republican partisan voters were just hearing this stuff over and over again, they started to believe it. And that’s what allowed Donald Trump to suddenly emerge. Donald Trump didn’t build all of this crazy conspiracy stuff.”
“I know that some of them now are walking away, but why’d it take you this long? You said you’re there part of family values? What, you weren’t appalled earlier?”“I know that some of them now are walking away, but why’d it take you this long? You said you’re there part of family values? What, you weren’t appalled earlier?”
“That wasn’t enough for you?”“That wasn’t enough for you?”
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President Barack Obama, on whether billionaire Donald Trump is a populist:President Barack Obama, on whether billionaire Donald Trump is a populist:
Come on, man!Come on, man!
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Moving to talking up Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, President Barack Obama told an audience of supporters in Cleveland, Ohio, that the former secretary of state is the “one candidate in this race who’s devoted her life to that vision of a better America.”Moving to talking up Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, President Barack Obama told an audience of supporters in Cleveland, Ohio, that the former secretary of state is the “one candidate in this race who’s devoted her life to that vision of a better America.”
“Now, her opponent’s made it pretty clear he’s gonna drag this election as low as he possibly go,” Obama continued, without naming Republican rival Donald Trump. “He figures that if he makes our politics just toxic, you’ll just get discouraged and you just won’t vote. But don’t fall for it!”“Now, her opponent’s made it pretty clear he’s gonna drag this election as low as he possibly go,” Obama continued, without naming Republican rival Donald Trump. “He figures that if he makes our politics just toxic, you’ll just get discouraged and you just won’t vote. But don’t fall for it!”
“There’s nothing that completely prepares you to manage a global crisis,” Obama said, “but Hillary’s been in the room when those decisions have been made.”“There’s nothing that completely prepares you to manage a global crisis,” Obama said, “but Hillary’s been in the room when those decisions have been made.”
“She keeps her cool and she pays everybody the proper respect. And most importantly, no matter how tough the odds, no matter how much people try to knock her down, she doesn’t point fingers... she doesn’t quit, and she doesn’t make excuses.”“She keeps her cool and she pays everybody the proper respect. And most importantly, no matter how tough the odds, no matter how much people try to knock her down, she doesn’t point fingers... she doesn’t quit, and she doesn’t make excuses.”
“Isn’t that what you want from a president?” Obama asked the cheering crowd.“Isn’t that what you want from a president?” Obama asked the cheering crowd.
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Speaking in battleground Ohio, President Barack Obama told an audience in Cleveland that first lady Michelle Obama’s passionate remarks yesterday were aimed at more than women and girls, but at all Americans disgusted with the current tone of the presidential campaign.Speaking in battleground Ohio, President Barack Obama told an audience in Cleveland that first lady Michelle Obama’s passionate remarks yesterday were aimed at more than women and girls, but at all Americans disgusted with the current tone of the presidential campaign.
“You don’t have to be a husband or a father to know that that kind of language, those kinds of thoughts, those kinds of actions, are unacceptable,” Obama said, referring to sexually predatory remarks made by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on a video released last week. “They’re not right. You just have to be a decent human being.”“You don’t have to be a husband or a father to know that that kind of language, those kinds of thoughts, those kinds of actions, are unacceptable,” Obama said, referring to sexually predatory remarks made by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on a video released last week. “They’re not right. You just have to be a decent human being.”
“Dor those of you who didn’t have a chance to hear Michelle yesterday talk about what it meant to her: I could not be prouder of her,” Obama continued. “I said yesterday, ‘this is why I married her, to improve my gene pool, so my daughters would be smarter than me.’”“Dor those of you who didn’t have a chance to hear Michelle yesterday talk about what it meant to her: I could not be prouder of her,” Obama continued. “I said yesterday, ‘this is why I married her, to improve my gene pool, so my daughters would be smarter than me.’”
“Yes, she was sticking up for women,” Obama continued. “Yes, she was thinking about the lessons we’re teaching the next generation. But she was also talking on behalf of men who know that we’re better than this; who don’t want to teach our sons the kinds of things that we’ve been hearing on television.”“Yes, she was sticking up for women,” Obama continued. “Yes, she was thinking about the lessons we’re teaching the next generation. But she was also talking on behalf of men who know that we’re better than this; who don’t want to teach our sons the kinds of things that we’ve been hearing on television.”
“If you believe that we are better than what we’ve been hearing, the good news is, as she pointed out yesterday, there’s something we can do about it!” Obama said to the crowd of would-be voters.“If you believe that we are better than what we’ve been hearing, the good news is, as she pointed out yesterday, there’s something we can do about it!” Obama said to the crowd of would-be voters.
“You can go vote early right now!”“You can go vote early right now!”
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President Barack Obama: Progress 'goes out the window' if Donald Trump is electedPresident Barack Obama: Progress 'goes out the window' if Donald Trump is elected
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New Trump accuser to speak out about 'inappropriate sexual conduct'New Trump accuser to speak out about 'inappropriate sexual conduct'
Another Donald Trump harassment accuser is coming forward today, with a new woman to speak about Trump’s “inappropriate sexual conduct” in Los Angeles this morning.Another Donald Trump harassment accuser is coming forward today, with a new woman to speak about Trump’s “inappropriate sexual conduct” in Los Angeles this morning.
The women is being represented by high-profile lawyer Gloria Allred, who represented Bill Cosby victims. Allred had already told the media that women had been contacting her after the 2005 Access Hollywood tapes with Trump leaked last week.The women is being represented by high-profile lawyer Gloria Allred, who represented Bill Cosby victims. Allred had already told the media that women had been contacting her after the 2005 Access Hollywood tapes with Trump leaked last week.
From the press release sent by Allred:From the press release sent by Allred:
New Accuser v. Donald TrumpNew Accuser v. Donald Trump
A Women Who is Coming Forward For The First Time To Accuse Donald Trump of Victimizing Her Will Hold Press Conference With Attorney Gloria Allred Today.A Women Who is Coming Forward For The First Time To Accuse Donald Trump of Victimizing Her Will Hold Press Conference With Attorney Gloria Allred Today.
A women who accuses Donald Trump of victimizing her with inappropriate sexual conduct, will hold a press conference today, October 14, 2016 at 6300 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1500, Los Angeles, CA at 11:30 am PST with her attorney Gloria AllredA women who accuses Donald Trump of victimizing her with inappropriate sexual conduct, will hold a press conference today, October 14, 2016 at 6300 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1500, Los Angeles, CA at 11:30 am PST with her attorney Gloria Allred
This news conference will be the first time that this accuser has spoken to the press about her allegations against Mr. Trump.This news conference will be the first time that this accuser has spoken to the press about her allegations against Mr. Trump.
At the press conference Ms. Allred will comment on why more accusers are coming forward now.At the press conference Ms. Allred will comment on why more accusers are coming forward now.
Allred has taken on Trump before - back in 2012 he offered to show her his penis during a case pushing to allow a trans beauty pageant contest to enter the Miss Universe competition.Allred has taken on Trump before - back in 2012 he offered to show her his penis during a case pushing to allow a trans beauty pageant contest to enter the Miss Universe competition.
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Carson demands to 'turn off' mic of female journo asking about Trump scandalCarson demands to 'turn off' mic of female journo asking about Trump scandal
Trump surrogate Ben Carson unleashed on live TV this morning, asking to “turn off” the microphone of a female journalist who questioned if he was accusing the women who say Trump harassed them of being liars, during an appearance MSNBC’s Morning Joe.Trump surrogate Ben Carson unleashed on live TV this morning, asking to “turn off” the microphone of a female journalist who questioned if he was accusing the women who say Trump harassed them of being liars, during an appearance MSNBC’s Morning Joe.
Carson raised the idea that the female accusers against Donald Trump may not be honest, noting that “I do have common sense, and for instance, if somebody’s sitting next to you in the first class section of the airplane -- there are stewardesses, there are other people around, and there’s this gigantic arm rest,” a reference to Jessica Leeds who says Trump groped her in on a plane.Carson raised the idea that the female accusers against Donald Trump may not be honest, noting that “I do have common sense, and for instance, if somebody’s sitting next to you in the first class section of the airplane -- there are stewardesses, there are other people around, and there’s this gigantic arm rest,” a reference to Jessica Leeds who says Trump groped her in on a plane.
Journalist Katty Kay quizzed him further on him suggesting the women might be lying. What doesn’t come across in the transcript is how upset everyone is, it’s worth checking out the video.Journalist Katty Kay quizzed him further on him suggesting the women might be lying. What doesn’t come across in the transcript is how upset everyone is, it’s worth checking out the video.
KAY: I want to push you on these allegations of sexual abuse, because you seem to be suggesting -- this morning in this interview with your description of the first class cabin, and in previous interviews, that these women are lying. The real reason that women who have been sexually abused don’t come forward to talk about their stories is precisely this, that all too often, they are accused of being liars. Are you saying that these women are lying?KAY: I want to push you on these allegations of sexual abuse, because you seem to be suggesting -- this morning in this interview with your description of the first class cabin, and in previous interviews, that these women are lying. The real reason that women who have been sexually abused don’t come forward to talk about their stories is precisely this, that all too often, they are accused of being liars. Are you saying that these women are lying?
CARSON: That’s your characterization, because you need to characterize it that way to try to make me the bad guy.CARSON: That’s your characterization, because you need to characterize it that way to try to make me the bad guy.
KAY: No, no, no, you just said -- it’s a question --KAY: No, no, no, you just said -- it’s a question --
CARSON: Stop, stop stop, stop.CARSON: Stop, stop stop, stop.
SCARBOROUGH: No stop --SCARBOROUGH: No stop --
CARSON: Can you turn her microphone off, please?CARSON: Can you turn her microphone off, please?
SCARBOROUGH: No! It’s a simple question, yes or no? Do you believe these women are lying or not? Nobody’s trying to paint you as a bad guy. We just want an answer. Straight talk.SCARBOROUGH: No! It’s a simple question, yes or no? Do you believe these women are lying or not? Nobody’s trying to paint you as a bad guy. We just want an answer. Straight talk.
CARSON: It doesn’t matter whether they’re lying or not.CARSON: It doesn’t matter whether they’re lying or not.
KAY: Of course it matters.KAY: Of course it matters.
CARSON: What matters, is -- listen, it doesn’t matter whether they’re lying or not. What matters is that the train is going off the cliff. We’re taking our eye off of that --CARSON: What matters, is -- listen, it doesn’t matter whether they’re lying or not. What matters is that the train is going off the cliff. We’re taking our eye off of that --
KAY: No, Mr. --KAY: No, Mr. --
CARSON: -- and getting involved in other issues.CARSON: -- and getting involved in other issues.
KAY: Of course it matters whether they’re lying, because if the campaign is saying, and you are suggesting that they are lying, because this possibly couldn’t have happened because of the way that first class cabins are designed and there are hostesses there --KAY: Of course it matters whether they’re lying, because if the campaign is saying, and you are suggesting that they are lying, because this possibly couldn’t have happened because of the way that first class cabins are designed and there are hostesses there --
CARSON: Would you listen --CARSON: Would you listen --
KAY: -- which is implying that you think they are lying, that they’re not telling the truth, then that’s a huge issue.KAY: -- which is implying that you think they are lying, that they’re not telling the truth, then that’s a huge issue.
CARSON: Do you guys have a plug, please? OK. Here’s what we need to be thinking about. I love the fact that all of the sudden you want to talk about morality in our country. I would love us to bring back our Judeo-Christian values and begin to teach those things and emphasize them at a time other than a political election. Let’s do that. But right now, the train is going off the cliff.CARSON: Do you guys have a plug, please? OK. Here’s what we need to be thinking about. I love the fact that all of the sudden you want to talk about morality in our country. I would love us to bring back our Judeo-Christian values and begin to teach those things and emphasize them at a time other than a political election. Let’s do that. But right now, the train is going off the cliff.
Carson then continued to get into a fight with co-host Joe Scarborough when the retired neurologist kept saying “you people in the media.”Carson then continued to get into a fight with co-host Joe Scarborough when the retired neurologist kept saying “you people in the media.”
SCARBOROUGH: What side have I taken, Dr. Carson? I’m just curious. Because I’ll tell you what, Hillary Clinton people think I’m on Trump’s side, and Trump people think I’m on Hillary Clinton’s side. I’m so confused, I don’t know what side I’m on.SCARBOROUGH: What side have I taken, Dr. Carson? I’m just curious. Because I’ll tell you what, Hillary Clinton people think I’m on Trump’s side, and Trump people think I’m on Hillary Clinton’s side. I’m so confused, I don’t know what side I’m on.
CARSON: Let me ask you a question. Do you believe that your network is unbiased?CARSON: Let me ask you a question. Do you believe that your network is unbiased?
SCARBOROUGH: I don’t believe any network is unbiased.SCARBOROUGH: I don’t believe any network is unbiased.
CARSON: All right. Then you have just confirmed what I said. You need to be working toward that goal. Don’t just capitulate to the fact -- don’t just capitulate to it.CARSON: All right. Then you have just confirmed what I said. You need to be working toward that goal. Don’t just capitulate to the fact -- don’t just capitulate to it.
SCARBOROUGH: There aren’t robots running any network. I mean, there is a point of view at Fox, there’s a point of view at CNN, there’s a point of view at MSNBC, “The New York Times”, or “The Wall Street Journal”. I mean, I’m smart enough to read all of those and filter through it. I’m sure you are too, right?SCARBOROUGH: There aren’t robots running any network. I mean, there is a point of view at Fox, there’s a point of view at CNN, there’s a point of view at MSNBC, “The New York Times”, or “The Wall Street Journal”. I mean, I’m smart enough to read all of those and filter through it. I’m sure you are too, right?
CARSON: How about you become the champion for the people and start --CARSON: How about you become the champion for the people and start --
SCARBOROUGH: I am the champion for the people, sir. I am, and that’s why real life Democrats and Republicans come on and we consider this to be a safe zone and we don’t let people talk through talking points.SCARBOROUGH: I am the champion for the people, sir. I am, and that’s why real life Democrats and Republicans come on and we consider this to be a safe zone and we don’t let people talk through talking points.
CARSON: OK, work on your colleagues, then, please.CARSON: OK, work on your colleagues, then, please.
SCARBOROUGH: My colleagues can take care of themselves, but Dr. Carson, we thank you for being with us, and you work on your colleagues. Please, work on my Republican Party and Elise’s Republican Party. We’re in trouble. Thank you for being with us.SCARBOROUGH: My colleagues can take care of themselves, but Dr. Carson, we thank you for being with us, and you work on your colleagues. Please, work on my Republican Party and Elise’s Republican Party. We’re in trouble. Thank you for being with us.
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A German tabloid newspaper put Donald Trump on the front page today.A German tabloid newspaper put Donald Trump on the front page today.
I don't speak German. Who can translate for me? pic.twitter.com/N98JWZhU4YI don't speak German. Who can translate for me? pic.twitter.com/N98JWZhU4Y
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Hello, and welcome to our live-wire coverage of the 2016 race for the White House.Hello, and welcome to our live-wire coverage of the 2016 race for the White House.
Trump’s women problemTrump’s women problem
Following the revelations of Donald Trump groping and kissing women without consent – and Michelle Obama’s fiery speech yesterday decrying the behavior – the issue of Trump and women continue to dominate today.Following the revelations of Donald Trump groping and kissing women without consent – and Michelle Obama’s fiery speech yesterday decrying the behavior – the issue of Trump and women continue to dominate today.
Yesterday Trump insulted Natasha Stoynoff, a People magazine reporter who alleged he had “forced his tongue down my throat”.Yesterday Trump insulted Natasha Stoynoff, a People magazine reporter who alleged he had “forced his tongue down my throat”.
“Take a look. Look at her. Look at her words. And you tell me what you think. I don’t think so,” said Trump during a rally in Florida.“Take a look. Look at her. Look at her words. And you tell me what you think. I don’t think so,” said Trump during a rally in Florida.
But the women continue to speak out. Jessica Leeds, who accused Trump of groping her on a plane over three decades ago, spoke on Anderson Cooper 360º last night about her experience:But the women continue to speak out. Jessica Leeds, who accused Trump of groping her on a plane over three decades ago, spoke on Anderson Cooper 360º last night about her experience:
He was grabbing my breasts. And trying to turn me towards him, and kissing me. And then after a bit, that is when his hands starting going – I was wearing a skirt. And his hands starting going towards my knee and up my skirt. And that’s when I said, I don’t need this. And I got up.He was grabbing my breasts. And trying to turn me towards him, and kissing me. And then after a bit, that is when his hands starting going – I was wearing a skirt. And his hands starting going towards my knee and up my skirt. And that’s when I said, I don’t need this. And I got up.
Women who vote TrumpWomen who vote Trump
Today’s top trending hashtag on Twitter is #WomenWhoVoteTrump, with women sharing the stories of why they still back the Republican nominee. We’ll keep an eye on this throughout the day; the answers are interesting. Over 50,000 tweets have been sent with this hashtag already.Today’s top trending hashtag on Twitter is #WomenWhoVoteTrump, with women sharing the stories of why they still back the Republican nominee. We’ll keep an eye on this throughout the day; the answers are interesting. Over 50,000 tweets have been sent with this hashtag already.
#WomenWhoVoteTrump want a safe future 4 their families! Strong border, job & financial security & a MAN willing 2 take on the establishment!#WomenWhoVoteTrump want a safe future 4 their families! Strong border, job & financial security & a MAN willing 2 take on the establishment!
#WomenWhoVoteTrump are the most educated on the issues & refuse 2 vote 4 a Woman simply because she's a Woman. Jobs, Security, Fair Trade.#WomenWhoVoteTrump are the most educated on the issues & refuse 2 vote 4 a Woman simply because she's a Woman. Jobs, Security, Fair Trade.
Clinton wants landslideClinton wants landslide
Meanwhile, Clinton is hoping that all the bad news for Trump this week might result in an overwhelming victory for her, reports Maria La Ganga from California.Meanwhile, Clinton is hoping that all the bad news for Trump this week might result in an overwhelming victory for her, reports Maria La Ganga from California.
“Everything we care about is at risk,” Clinton said during a fundraiser in San Francisco on Thursday, calling on supporters to double their efforts in final weeks. “If you can help me to have the kind of victory we need, that stands as a rebuke of all the bigotry and bullying we’ve seen, then together, together we will build the future that all of us, particularly the children of our country, deserve to have.”“Everything we care about is at risk,” Clinton said during a fundraiser in San Francisco on Thursday, calling on supporters to double their efforts in final weeks. “If you can help me to have the kind of victory we need, that stands as a rebuke of all the bigotry and bullying we’ve seen, then together, together we will build the future that all of us, particularly the children of our country, deserve to have.”
Today’s eventsToday’s events
Big day for the Clinton campaign in Ohio: Barack Obama will speak at a get-out-the-vote event in Cleveland, the Mothers of the Movement will appear on a panel about gun violence in Cleveland and Bill Clinton will host two rallies for his wife, in Delaware and Cincinnati. Neither the candidate nor VP Tim Kaine have scheduled events today.Big day for the Clinton campaign in Ohio: Barack Obama will speak at a get-out-the-vote event in Cleveland, the Mothers of the Movement will appear on a panel about gun violence in Cleveland and Bill Clinton will host two rallies for his wife, in Delaware and Cincinnati. Neither the candidate nor VP Tim Kaine have scheduled events today.
Trump is hosting two rallies in North Carolina, in Greensboro at 2pm and Charlotte at 7pm. His veep Mike Pence will host two rallies in Florida today.Trump is hosting two rallies in North Carolina, in Greensboro at 2pm and Charlotte at 7pm. His veep Mike Pence will host two rallies in Florida today.
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