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| Trump plans congressional term limits and to 'drain the damn swamp' – live | |
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| How do you one-up bringing Bill Clinton’s accusers to the second presidential debate? By bringing President Barack Obama’s Kenyan half-brother to the third presidential debate. | |
| Trump is bringing Obama's half-brother to the debate, @KatyTurNBC reports | |
| Malik Obama, the president’s half-brother, reportedly stopped supporting the Democratic Party - a moot point since he’s not a US citizen and cannot vote, as it happens - when Obama (the president) came out in support of same-sex marriage rights. | |
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| Donald Trump calls for three-term limit on House of Representatives, two-term limit on Senate | |
| Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has outlined his proposed term limits for members of Congress, telling a crowd of supporters in Grand Junction, Colorado, that under the constitutional amendment he envisions, members of the House of Representatives will be limited to serving six years, or three terms, while members of the Senate will be limited to serving twelve years, or two terms. | |
| “Six years for members of the House and twelve years for members of the Senate,” Trump told the cheering crowd. “Collusion must and will come to an end. It’s time to sweep the corruption out of Washington.” | |
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| Donald Trump continued, pledging a ban on former lawmakers becoming lobbyists for five years, telling his supporters in Colorado that he wants to “drain the damn swamp” in the nation’s capital. | |
| “Her international donors control her every single move,” Trump said, of Hillary Clinton’s “rigged” campaign. “If we let the Clinton cartel run this government, history will record that 2017 was the year America lost its independence. It’s true.” | |
| “When it comes to Washington, DC, it is time to drain the damn swamp.” | |
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| Speaking in Grand Junction, Colorado, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump urged his supporters to “watch” cities with large African-American populations on election day to prevent a “rigged” election. | |
| “They even want to rig the election at the polling booths,” Trump said. “Take a look at St. Louis. Take a look at Philadelphia. Take a look at Chicago.” | |
| “Look. Look. If nothing else, people are gonna be watching on November 8. Watch St. Louis. Watch Philadelphia. Watch Chicago.” | |
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| Donald Trump campaigns in Colorado | |
| Watch it live here: | |
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| Donald Trump is reigniting old accusations that the many protestors who appear at his rallies are paid disruptors who have been tasked with interrupting his speeches are financed by the Clinton campaign: | |
| 'Trump rally disrupter was once on Clinton's payroll'https://t.co/75oLLuD4SI | |
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| “Stop whining.” | “Stop whining.” |
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| People Magazine publishes accounts supporting reporter who accused Donald Trump of assault | People Magazine publishes accounts supporting reporter who accused Donald Trump of assault |
| People Magazine has put forward five accounts of current and former employees that corroborate allegations made against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump by Natasha Stoynoff, a former reporter for the magazine who alleged that Trump sexually assaulted her during an interview in 2005. | People Magazine has put forward five accounts of current and former employees that corroborate allegations made against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump by Natasha Stoynoff, a former reporter for the magazine who alleged that Trump sexually assaulted her during an interview in 2005. |
| “She was very upset and told me how he shoved her against a wall,” said Liz McNeil, a current editor for the magazine and a former reporter. “The thing I remember most was how scared she was. I felt I had to protect her.” | “She was very upset and told me how he shoved her against a wall,” said Liz McNeil, a current editor for the magazine and a former reporter. “The thing I remember most was how scared she was. I felt I had to protect her.” |
| “In an early conversation we had in her office, she told me about what happened with Donald Trump,” said Mary Green, another current editor who was reporting at the time. “She was shaky, sitting at her desk, relaying that, ‘He took me to this other room, and when we stepped inside, he pushed me against a wall and stuck his tongue down my throat. Melania was upstairs and could have walked in at any time.’ | “In an early conversation we had in her office, she told me about what happened with Donald Trump,” said Mary Green, another current editor who was reporting at the time. “She was shaky, sitting at her desk, relaying that, ‘He took me to this other room, and when we stepped inside, he pushed me against a wall and stuck his tongue down my throat. Melania was upstairs and could have walked in at any time.’ |
| “She talked about her shock, and wondered why it had happened, if she had done anything wrong. I assured her she hadn’t,” Green continued. “She was also angry that he had forced himself on her, that she was glad someone had interrupted him, because he was surprisingly strong.” | “She talked about her shock, and wondered why it had happened, if she had done anything wrong. I assured her she hadn’t,” Green continued. “She was also angry that he had forced himself on her, that she was glad someone had interrupted him, because he was surprisingly strong.” |
| Also featured in the article is “one woman (a friend of Natasha’s) who was actually with her when she bumped into Melania Trump on Fifth Ave., as outlined in her story,” according to People Magazine editor in chief Jess Cagle. Melania Trump has denied that she would ever remember Stoynoff. | Also featured in the article is “one woman (a friend of Natasha’s) who was actually with her when she bumped into Melania Trump on Fifth Ave., as outlined in her story,” according to People Magazine editor in chief Jess Cagle. Melania Trump has denied that she would ever remember Stoynoff. |
| Trump has denied the allegations, and attacked Stoynoff’s looks as evidence that he would not want to sexually assault her. | Trump has denied the allegations, and attacked Stoynoff’s looks as evidence that he would not want to sexually assault her. |
| Why didn't the writer of the twelve year old article in People Magazine mention the "incident" in her story. Because it did not happen! | Why didn't the writer of the twelve year old article in People Magazine mention the "incident" in her story. Because it did not happen! |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 10.08pm BST | at 10.08pm BST |
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| Jennifer Lopez to host 'Get Out the Vote' concert for Hillary Clinton | Jennifer Lopez to host 'Get Out the Vote' concert for Hillary Clinton |
| Next Saturday, singer/actor/entrepreneur Jennifer Lopez will perform at a “Get Out the Vote” concert benefitting Hillary Clinton in Miami. | Next Saturday, singer/actor/entrepreneur Jennifer Lopez will perform at a “Get Out the Vote” concert benefitting Hillary Clinton in Miami. |
| “This election is one of the most important in our lifetime,” Jennifer Lopez said, according to a campaign release. “Florida, home to one of my favorite cities, Miami, and millions of Latinos is a pivotal state in this election. It’s time to unify, support, and vote for the only choice that makes sense not only for Women or for Latinos, but for all Americans. Vote for Hillary. I’m with her.” | “This election is one of the most important in our lifetime,” Jennifer Lopez said, according to a campaign release. “Florida, home to one of my favorite cities, Miami, and millions of Latinos is a pivotal state in this election. It’s time to unify, support, and vote for the only choice that makes sense not only for Women or for Latinos, but for all Americans. Vote for Hillary. I’m with her.” |
| Lopez functionally endorsed Clinton in April of last year, one day after Clinton announced her candidacy for the White House. | Lopez functionally endorsed Clinton in April of last year, one day after Clinton announced her candidacy for the White House. |
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| 70 Nobel Prize winners endorse Hillary Clinton | 70 Nobel Prize winners endorse Hillary Clinton |
| In an open letter released today, 70 Nobel Prize winners endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, declaring that the former secretary of state’s election is “imperative” to the future of the country - and the world. | In an open letter released today, 70 Nobel Prize winners endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, declaring that the former secretary of state’s election is “imperative” to the future of the country - and the world. |
| “It is imperative that Hillary Clinton be elected as the next President of the United States,” the laureates wrote. | “It is imperative that Hillary Clinton be elected as the next President of the United States,” the laureates wrote. |
| “Some of the most pressing problems that the new President will face - the devastating effects of debilitating diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and cancer, the need for alternative sources of energy, and climate change and its consequences - require vigorous support for science and technology and the assurance that scientific knowledge will inform public policy,” the laureates continued, making no mention throughout the letter of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. | “Some of the most pressing problems that the new President will face - the devastating effects of debilitating diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and cancer, the need for alternative sources of energy, and climate change and its consequences - require vigorous support for science and technology and the assurance that scientific knowledge will inform public policy,” the laureates continued, making no mention throughout the letter of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. |
| “Strong advocacy for science agencies, initiatives to promote innovation and sensible immigration and education policies are crucial to the continued preeminence of the U.S. scientific work force. We need a president who will support and advance policies that will enable science and technology to flourish in our country and to provide the basis of important policy decisions.” | “Strong advocacy for science agencies, initiatives to promote innovation and sensible immigration and education policies are crucial to the continued preeminence of the U.S. scientific work force. We need a president who will support and advance policies that will enable science and technology to flourish in our country and to provide the basis of important policy decisions.” |
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| Actor Aziz Ansari really, really wants you to vote: | Actor Aziz Ansari really, really wants you to vote: |
| A sample line from his millennial-geared get-out-the-vote advert: | A sample line from his millennial-geared get-out-the-vote advert: |
| There’s a fucking guy running that says he hates brown people. That’s not enough? | There’s a fucking guy running that says he hates brown people. That’s not enough? |
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| Donald Trump, on the Information Age: | Donald Trump, on the Information Age: |
| Forget the press. Read the internet. | Forget the press. Read the internet. |
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| At least nine women have accused Trump of sexual misconduct in a variety of incidents, including unwanted kissing and groping, that span more than three decades. Many of the women spoke out after audio was released on 7 October in which Trump bragged of kissing and touching women without consent. However, others had alleged misconduct long before the tapes. | At least nine women have accused Trump of sexual misconduct in a variety of incidents, including unwanted kissing and groping, that span more than three decades. Many of the women spoke out after audio was released on 7 October in which Trump bragged of kissing and touching women without consent. However, others had alleged misconduct long before the tapes. |
| Trump has denied all claims, and in some cases publicly ridiculed the alleged victims. | Trump has denied all claims, and in some cases publicly ridiculed the alleged victims. |
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| Closing out his address in Colorado - a state that most recent polling shows him lagging by near-double digits - Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump tells the audience that they will become part of history by electing him. | Closing out his address in Colorado - a state that most recent polling shows him lagging by near-double digits - Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump tells the audience that they will become part of history by electing him. |
| “This is a movement like they have never seen before,” Trump said. “You’re going to look back at this election and say, this is by far the most important vote you’ve ever cast for anyone at any time. Once again we’re going to have a government of, by and for the people. You will see and be so proud of your country again and hopefully you’ll be so proud of your president again.” | “This is a movement like they have never seen before,” Trump said. “You’re going to look back at this election and say, this is by far the most important vote you’ve ever cast for anyone at any time. Once again we’re going to have a government of, by and for the people. You will see and be so proud of your country again and hopefully you’ll be so proud of your president again.” |
| “We will make America wealthy again. We will make America strong again. We will make America safe again. And we will make America great again!” | “We will make America wealthy again. We will make America strong again. We will make America safe again. And we will make America great again!” |
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| “The time for congressional term limits has finally arrived,” Trump says. He says it will end government corruption and economic stagnation. | “The time for congressional term limits has finally arrived,” Trump says. He says it will end government corruption and economic stagnation. |
| Two-thirds congressional support would be needed for such an amendment before state ratification. Here’s how that played out in 1997: | Two-thirds congressional support would be needed for such an amendment before state ratification. Here’s how that played out in 1997: |
| 1997 House vote on term limits constitutional amendment: pic.twitter.com/6s6l9Yj3y8 | 1997 House vote on term limits constitutional amendment: pic.twitter.com/6s6l9Yj3y8 |