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US politics: Trump tells Michelle Obama 'sit back and watch' after DNC speech - live updates US politics: Trump tells Michelle Obama 'sit back and watch' after DNC speech - live updates
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First lady’s blistering attack on president Trump is main talking point from opening night of the virtual DNCFirst lady’s blistering attack on president Trump is main talking point from opening night of the virtual DNC
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been doing the media round this morning talking about last night’s DNC opening. She said she felt it was pretty clear to everyone that “Michelle Obama knocked it out of the ballpark.”
She also spoke a little bit about the experience of appearing at a virtual convention, which is such an unprecedented oddity in this year’s election campaign. Michigan’s governor said that Michelle Obama had managed in her speech to talk “one on one to the American people” which she said was hard to do in the unusual situation.
And she again attacked the president over his coronavirus record, saying:
Kyle Daly has a slightly different take on QAnon this morning for Axios, analysing claims that the reason it has taken off successfully online is because it resembles a videogame.
And I did enjoy this play-off in the last paragraph
Read it here: Axios – How QAnon works like a video game to hook people
Some caution from political scientists Adam E Enders and Joseph E Uscinski this morning to reporters like me when covering the QAnon conspiracy theory, and just how widespread belief in it in the US actually is:
Read it here: Is QAnon taking over America? Not so fast
Yesterday, you may recall that a former senior member of the Trump administration – Miles Taylor – endorsed Joe Biden in the presidential race.
Taylor, who served as chief of staff to former homeland security secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, said in a video announcing his endorsement, “Given what I have experienced in the administration, I have to support Joe Biden for president.”
The endorsement made Taylor one of the most senior members of the Trump administration so far to publicly back Biden’s campaign. Activists immediately criticized Taylor, though, for not reckoning with his own complicity in separating kids from families.
Of course, the president has some views on the matter this morning too, claiming never to have heard of Taylor, but also describing him as “a real stiff”
An interesting, if a little niche, poll has caught my eye via social media this morning – polling people in the rural areas of Pennsylvania about their response to the United States Postal Service crisis. The authors say:
There’s some caveats around the numbers and the small sample-size, but the authors seem to have gone out of their way to make the polling bi-partisan, even if we don’t know the source of the funding.
What is interesting is the poll finds that
24% of people had noticed a deterioration in the USPS service, and over 50% polled say they are very or somewhat reliant on the service.
57% of these likely voters report they’d be less likely to support a candidate who reduced the budget for the USPS, or privatized the agency – which includes Republicans
There’s still a massively partisan split on how to vote in November. 68% of Republicans report they are “not at all likely” to vote by mail while 53% of Democrats say they are “very likely.”
88% of people questions in rural Pennsylvania approve or strongly approve of Trump’s handling of the pandemic
As I say, it is niche and a small polling size, which skews towards Republicans because of the demographic in the areas surveyed, but it asked some interesting questions.
Read it here: Niskanen Center – Poll shows rural voters oppose USPS cuts
There’s been a huge focus on the mechanics and logistics of the November election, with Trump’s attempts to undermine voting by mail.There’s been a huge focus on the mechanics and logistics of the November election, with Trump’s attempts to undermine voting by mail.
Ed Pilkington has been looking for us about how some sports teams are stepping in to help out:Ed Pilkington has been looking for us about how some sports teams are stepping in to help out:
Read it in full here: Sports teams tackle voting crisis with plan to turn arenas into polling stationsRead it in full here: Sports teams tackle voting crisis with plan to turn arenas into polling stations
Politico are reporting that Roger Stone has dropped his appeal against his seven felony convictions. Last month Donald Trump sparked outrage by commuting Stone’s prison sentence.Politico are reporting that Roger Stone has dropped his appeal against his seven felony convictions. Last month Donald Trump sparked outrage by commuting Stone’s prison sentence.
At the time, special counsel Robert Mueller weighed in declaring that “Roger Stone remains a convicted felon, and rightly so.”At the time, special counsel Robert Mueller weighed in declaring that “Roger Stone remains a convicted felon, and rightly so.”
Stone was convicted in November 2019 of obstructing a congressional investigation into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election.Stone was convicted in November 2019 of obstructing a congressional investigation into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election.
Senator Mitt Romney, a Republican of Utah, described Trump’s decision back then as “unprecedented, historic corruption”.Senator Mitt Romney, a Republican of Utah, described Trump’s decision back then as “unprecedented, historic corruption”.
In a statement Stone said:In a statement Stone said:
This could be a 2+2=5 situation, but Trump yesterday told reporters that he was planning to pardon someone important today... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯This could be a 2+2=5 situation, but Trump yesterday told reporters that he was planning to pardon someone important today... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Kamala Harris has reportedly chosen her security name. Martin Pengelly reports for us:Kamala Harris has reportedly chosen her security name. Martin Pengelly reports for us:
Read it here: Kamala Harris reportedly chooses very apt Secret Service code nameRead it here: Kamala Harris reportedly chooses very apt Secret Service code name
Brendan Farrington has been looking for the Associated Press at the understandable uptick in requests to vote by mail in today’s Florida primary.Brendan Farrington has been looking for the Associated Press at the understandable uptick in requests to vote by mail in today’s Florida primary.
He spoke to Catharine Skipp, who voted by mail for the first time because she has largely confined herself to home during the pandemic. She told him she also had another new experience: her ballot was challenged.He spoke to Catharine Skipp, who voted by mail for the first time because she has largely confined herself to home during the pandemic. She told him she also had another new experience: her ballot was challenged.
The 66-year-old Democrat and native Floridian lives in Miami-Dade County, the area hardest hit by the virus. She said she registered to vote the first chance she could and has voted in every election since, usually being in line when polls open on election day. “I always had a thing for being there at 7 o’clock when the doors open,” Skipp said.The 66-year-old Democrat and native Floridian lives in Miami-Dade County, the area hardest hit by the virus. She said she registered to vote the first chance she could and has voted in every election since, usually being in line when polls open on election day. “I always had a thing for being there at 7 o’clock when the doors open,” Skipp said.
The pandemic has inspired more than 2.1 million people to so far cast mail-in ballots in the state, with more still coming in. That compares to fewer than 1.3 million in the 2016 primary.The pandemic has inspired more than 2.1 million people to so far cast mail-in ballots in the state, with more still coming in. That compares to fewer than 1.3 million in the 2016 primary.
Different states have different rules. Mail-in ballots have to be received by 7 pm Tuesday in order to be counted in Florida. For voters who obtained vote-by-mail ballots but ran out of time, or in some counties stamps, to send them by mail, Florida’s secretary of state recommended hand-delivering them to secure drop boxes at each county’s elections offices.Different states have different rules. Mail-in ballots have to be received by 7 pm Tuesday in order to be counted in Florida. For voters who obtained vote-by-mail ballots but ran out of time, or in some counties stamps, to send them by mail, Florida’s secretary of state recommended hand-delivering them to secure drop boxes at each county’s elections offices.
While Trump has raised questions about the potential for fraud in voting by mail, he later walked back his comments and said Florida’s system is secure.While Trump has raised questions about the potential for fraud in voting by mail, he later walked back his comments and said Florida’s system is secure.
Skipp praised the system, even after elections officials questioned the signature on her ballot. She was given notice that her signature was challenged and given plenty of time to correct it.Skipp praised the system, even after elections officials questioned the signature on her ballot. She was given notice that her signature was challenged and given plenty of time to correct it.
“I was impressed. It felt very secure. Very on top of it,” she said. “They questioned my signature in an efficient way. And then I got an email that they had received my cure affidavit and everything was cool.”“I was impressed. It felt very secure. Very on top of it,” she said. “They questioned my signature in an efficient way. And then I got an email that they had received my cure affidavit and everything was cool.”
While we are on the subject of the Florida primaries, Politico have this useful guide from Gary Fineout on five you need to keep an eye out for.While we are on the subject of the Florida primaries, Politico have this useful guide from Gary Fineout on five you need to keep an eye out for.
Talking of Trump attacks, there’s a new Trump campaign ad this week which questions the mental capacity of Joe Biden. It’s a well-trodden path for a Trump campaign, that repeatedly raised questions about Hillary Clinton’s health in 2016.Talking of Trump attacks, there’s a new Trump campaign ad this week which questions the mental capacity of Joe Biden. It’s a well-trodden path for a Trump campaign, that repeatedly raised questions about Hillary Clinton’s health in 2016.
The ad mixes clips of Biden speaking from a few years ago, with more recent clips, and is called “What happend to Joe Biden” to imply some kind of decline.The ad mixes clips of Biden speaking from a few years ago, with more recent clips, and is called “What happend to Joe Biden” to imply some kind of decline.
Biden campaign spokesman Andrew Bates told Axios in response to the ad: “Donald Trump is spectacularly failing every conceivable strategic test by ramping up mentions of this subject at all.”Biden campaign spokesman Andrew Bates told Axios in response to the ad: “Donald Trump is spectacularly failing every conceivable strategic test by ramping up mentions of this subject at all.”
The ad is part of the Trump campaign’s four-day takeover of the YouTube masthead while the Democratic National Convention is on.The ad is part of the Trump campaign’s four-day takeover of the YouTube masthead while the Democratic National Convention is on.
Trump made headlines around the world recently when he insisted that a cognitive test that required him to remember the words “Person, woman, man, camera, TV” was difficult.Trump made headlines around the world recently when he insisted that a cognitive test that required him to remember the words “Person, woman, man, camera, TV” was difficult.
Read more about the ad here: Axios – Trump campaign ad attacks Biden’s mental facultiesRead more about the ad here: Axios – Trump campaign ad attacks Biden’s mental faculties
It was always unlikely that Donald Trump would be unable to resist wading in on the response to Michelle Obama’s speech. That’s just made up his opening Twitter salvo for the day, telling the former first lady to “sit back and watch”.It was always unlikely that Donald Trump would be unable to resist wading in on the response to Michelle Obama’s speech. That’s just made up his opening Twitter salvo for the day, telling the former first lady to “sit back and watch”.
He was also back on a favourite theme of how the Obama administration reacted to the H1N1 swine flu outbreak.He was also back on a favourite theme of how the Obama administration reacted to the H1N1 swine flu outbreak.
As a reminder, the CDC put the death toll from H1N1 swine flu at 12,469. The current US death toll from the coronavirus is in excess of 170,000.As a reminder, the CDC put the death toll from H1N1 swine flu at 12,469. The current US death toll from the coronavirus is in excess of 170,000.
He also again accused the Obama administration of treason.He also again accused the Obama administration of treason.
As a reminder, last night Michelle Trump said of the president:As a reminder, last night Michelle Trump said of the president:
You can watch her speech here.You can watch her speech here.
Associated Press report that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has gained a national following through his management of the coronavirus pandemic, is writing a book that looks back on his experiences, which includes leadership advice and a close look at his relationship with the Donald Trump administration.Associated Press report that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has gained a national following through his management of the coronavirus pandemic, is writing a book that looks back on his experiences, which includes leadership advice and a close look at his relationship with the Donald Trump administration.
Crown announced Tuesday that Cuomo’s “American Crisis” will be released 13 October, three weeks before election day. The news comes the day after Cuomo addressed the DNC and called the virus’ spread a metaphor for a country weakened by division.Crown announced Tuesday that Cuomo’s “American Crisis” will be released 13 October, three weeks before election day. The news comes the day after Cuomo addressed the DNC and called the virus’ spread a metaphor for a country weakened by division.
New York State currently has one of the lowest infection rates in the US, in contrast to the spring, when it had one of the highest.New York State currently has one of the lowest infection rates in the US, in contrast to the spring, when it had one of the highest.
Crown’s book blurb promises that:Crown’s book blurb promises that:
Cuomo had said last month that he was thinking of a book, commenting during a radio interview on WAMC that he wanted to document the “entire experience, because if we don’t learn from this then it will really compound the whole crisis that we’ve gone through.”Cuomo had said last month that he was thinking of a book, commenting during a radio interview on WAMC that he wanted to document the “entire experience, because if we don’t learn from this then it will really compound the whole crisis that we’ve gone through.”
Financial terms for “American Crisis” were not disclosed.Financial terms for “American Crisis” were not disclosed.
Cuomo, currently serving his third term, has been praised for his blunt, straightforward press conferences. His style has differed notably from the more erratic approach of Trump. Cuomo has said that Trump is “in denial” about the severity of the pandemic and has faulted him for ignoring advice from scientists. Trump has blamed Cuomo’s “poor management” for New York’s tens of thousands Covid-19 fatalities.Cuomo, currently serving his third term, has been praised for his blunt, straightforward press conferences. His style has differed notably from the more erratic approach of Trump. Cuomo has said that Trump is “in denial” about the severity of the pandemic and has faulted him for ignoring advice from scientists. Trump has blamed Cuomo’s “poor management” for New York’s tens of thousands Covid-19 fatalities.
Ryan Lizza offered this analysis for Politico of Michelle Obama’s speech last night:Ryan Lizza offered this analysis for Politico of Michelle Obama’s speech last night:
Lizza also suggests that the speech was “surely the first time a president’s wife has repudiated her husband’s core observation about American politics as outdated and incorrect.”Lizza also suggests that the speech was “surely the first time a president’s wife has repudiated her husband’s core observation about American politics as outdated and incorrect.”
They recall Barack Obama in 2004 declaring that there were “no blue states and no red states”, and contrast it with Michelle Obama last night explicitly saying “my message won’t be heard by some people…[because]…we live in a nation that is deeply divided, and I am a Black woman speaking at the Democratic Convention.”They recall Barack Obama in 2004 declaring that there were “no blue states and no red states”, and contrast it with Michelle Obama last night explicitly saying “my message won’t be heard by some people…[because]…we live in a nation that is deeply divided, and I am a Black woman speaking at the Democratic Convention.”
You can read it here: Politico – Michelle repudiates Barack’s core tenet of politics in urgent plea to boot TrumpYou can read it here: Politico – Michelle repudiates Barack’s core tenet of politics in urgent plea to boot Trump
There’s some primary action today, as three states hold contests that will help set the stage for elections in November to determine the balance of power in Washington.There’s some primary action today, as three states hold contests that will help set the stage for elections in November to determine the balance of power in Washington.
Reuters have a scene-setter from Susan Cornwell, where she says that Republicans will be choosing a standard-bearer in their effort to snatch back a south Florida congressional district on Tuesday.Reuters have a scene-setter from Susan Cornwell, where she says that Republicans will be choosing a standard-bearer in their effort to snatch back a south Florida congressional district on Tuesday.
They want to reclaim Florida’s 26th district from Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, an immigrant from Ecuador who ousted a Republican to win the House of Representatives seat in a close race two years ago.They want to reclaim Florida’s 26th district from Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, an immigrant from Ecuador who ousted a Republican to win the House of Representatives seat in a close race two years ago.
The frontrunner in the Republican primary that will pick her challenger is Carlos Gimenez, the Cuban-born mayor of Miami-Dade county. He announced his bid for the party’s nomination in January with an endorsement from Donald Trump, even though Gimenez had said in 2016 that he would vote for Hillary Clinton.The frontrunner in the Republican primary that will pick her challenger is Carlos Gimenez, the Cuban-born mayor of Miami-Dade county. He announced his bid for the party’s nomination in January with an endorsement from Donald Trump, even though Gimenez had said in 2016 that he would vote for Hillary Clinton.
Gimenez is considered the favorite over former firefighters’ union chief Omar Blanco.Gimenez is considered the favorite over former firefighters’ union chief Omar Blanco.
Alaska and Wyoming also hold primary elections on Tuesday. Whoever wins Wyoming’s Republican primary is likely to become the next US senator from the solidly Republican western state, where Sen. Mike Enzi is retiring this year.Alaska and Wyoming also hold primary elections on Tuesday. Whoever wins Wyoming’s Republican primary is likely to become the next US senator from the solidly Republican western state, where Sen. Mike Enzi is retiring this year.
Former Representative Cynthia Lummis, who belonged to the conservative House Freedom Caucus, is thought to have the edge over a crowded field.Former Representative Cynthia Lummis, who belonged to the conservative House Freedom Caucus, is thought to have the edge over a crowded field.
Back in Florida, freshman Republican Rep. Ross Spano is fighting to keep his seat in the 15th congressional district amid investigations into campaign finance violations related to his 2018 campaign. He has denied wrongdoing, but faces a strong primary challenge from Lakeland city commissioner Scott Franklin. The seat is likely to remain in Republican hands.Back in Florida, freshman Republican Rep. Ross Spano is fighting to keep his seat in the 15th congressional district amid investigations into campaign finance violations related to his 2018 campaign. He has denied wrongdoing, but faces a strong primary challenge from Lakeland city commissioner Scott Franklin. The seat is likely to remain in Republican hands.
Another incumbent, Democratic Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz, is being challenged in the 23rd district by community activist Jen Perelman.Another incumbent, Democratic Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz, is being challenged in the 23rd district by community activist Jen Perelman.
Although it has been a generally good year for progressive challengers, Perelman lags behind Wasserman Schultz in campaign cash, and the incumbent has seen off primary challengers in the last two elections.Although it has been a generally good year for progressive challengers, Perelman lags behind Wasserman Schultz in campaign cash, and the incumbent has seen off primary challengers in the last two elections.
Last night Perelman was tweeting out pictures of some of the abuse that her campaign has been recieiving, saying “We will not be intimidated”Last night Perelman was tweeting out pictures of some of the abuse that her campaign has been recieiving, saying “We will not be intimidated”
In the 21st district, home to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club, far-right activist Laura Loomer is one of six Republicans vying for the House seat. She has been kicked off social media platforms for anti-Muslim comments and endorsed by former Trump adviser Roger Stone. The winner will have an uphill fight against Democratic Rep. Lois Frankel in November.In the 21st district, home to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club, far-right activist Laura Loomer is one of six Republicans vying for the House seat. She has been kicked off social media platforms for anti-Muslim comments and endorsed by former Trump adviser Roger Stone. The winner will have an uphill fight against Democratic Rep. Lois Frankel in November.
You feel like there are going to be a lot of op-eds about Michelle Obama today. Here’s Frank Bruni for the New York Times on the former first lady.You feel like there are going to be a lot of op-eds about Michelle Obama today. Here’s Frank Bruni for the New York Times on the former first lady.
Read it here: New York Times – Michelle Obama showed us why these Democrats are our last best hopeRead it here: New York Times – Michelle Obama showed us why these Democrats are our last best hope
If you missed it, by the way, here’s her speech in full:If you missed it, by the way, here’s her speech in full:
A Virginia state senator has been charged with damaging a Confederate monument in Portsmouth during protests that also led to a demonstrator being critically injured when a statue was torn down, authorities said Monday.A Virginia state senator has been charged with damaging a Confederate monument in Portsmouth during protests that also led to a demonstrator being critically injured when a statue was torn down, authorities said Monday.
The Associated Press reports that Sen. Louise Lucas faces charges of conspiracy to commit a felony and injury to a monument in excess of $1,000, Portsmouth police chief Angela Greene said during a news conference. The Black Lives Matter protest occurred in June.The Associated Press reports that Sen. Louise Lucas faces charges of conspiracy to commit a felony and injury to a monument in excess of $1,000, Portsmouth police chief Angela Greene said during a news conference. The Black Lives Matter protest occurred in June.
Lucas is a longtime Democratic legislator and a key power broker in the state Senate, joining the chamber in 1992. The charges were filed the same week Virginia lawmakers are taking up dozens of criminal justice reforms during a special legislative session.Lucas is a longtime Democratic legislator and a key power broker in the state Senate, joining the chamber in 1992. The charges were filed the same week Virginia lawmakers are taking up dozens of criminal justice reforms during a special legislative session.
The reaction from some of her fellow Democrats was swift.“It’s deeply troubling that on the verge of Virginia passing long-overdue police reform, the first Black woman to serve as our Senate Pro Tempore is suddenly facing highly unusual charges,” Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, tweeted on Monday evening.The reaction from some of her fellow Democrats was swift.“It’s deeply troubling that on the verge of Virginia passing long-overdue police reform, the first Black woman to serve as our Senate Pro Tempore is suddenly facing highly unusual charges,” Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, tweeted on Monday evening.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia called for the charges against Lucas and several others to be dropped. The ACLU said the charges constitute a stark overreach by police because they were not approved by the local prosecutor’s office.The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia called for the charges against Lucas and several others to be dropped. The ACLU said the charges constitute a stark overreach by police because they were not approved by the local prosecutor’s office.
Lucas’ attorney, Don Scott, told WAVY-TV that Lucas will “vigorously” fight the case and be vindicated.Lucas’ attorney, Don Scott, told WAVY-TV that Lucas will “vigorously” fight the case and be vindicated.
Her actions were criticised by some at the time, as the protests against the statues gained widespread media coverage.Her actions were criticised by some at the time, as the protests against the statues gained widespread media coverage.
Greene said that “several individuals conspired and organized to destroy the monument as well as summon hundreds of people to join in felonious acts.”Greene said that “several individuals conspired and organized to destroy the monument as well as summon hundreds of people to join in felonious acts.”
Greene said those acts “not only resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to the monument, but also permanent injury to an individual.”Greene said those acts “not only resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to the monument, but also permanent injury to an individual.”
Greene did not detail exactly what Lucas or several other people are accused of doing to merit the charges that have been filed against them.Greene did not detail exactly what Lucas or several other people are accused of doing to merit the charges that have been filed against them.
Other people facing charges include members of the local NAACP chapter, a local school board member and members of the public defenders office, the police chief said.Other people facing charges include members of the local NAACP chapter, a local school board member and members of the public defenders office, the police chief said.
Eugene Robinson has a piece on the Washington Post site at the moment in praise of Michelle Obama, titled “For someone who says she hates politics, Michelle Obama is a political powerhouse”Eugene Robinson has a piece on the Washington Post site at the moment in praise of Michelle Obama, titled “For someone who says she hates politics, Michelle Obama is a political powerhouse”
Read it here: Washington Post – For someone who says she hates politics, Michelle Obama is a political powerhouseRead it here: Washington Post – For someone who says she hates politics, Michelle Obama is a political powerhouse
It’s the morning after the night before as the Democratic National Convention opened, sort of, in Wisconsin. David Smith described it for us as a telethon, commercial, and awkward family Zoom call all in one. Welcome to today’s live US politics and coronavirus coverage, here’s a quick catch-up on where we are, and what we can expect from todayIt’s the morning after the night before as the Democratic National Convention opened, sort of, in Wisconsin. David Smith described it for us as a telethon, commercial, and awkward family Zoom call all in one. Welcome to today’s live US politics and coronavirus coverage, here’s a quick catch-up on where we are, and what we can expect from today
Former first lady Michelle Obama stole the show at the DNC last night, accusing Donald Trump of being the “wrong president for our country” and “clearly in over his head”Former first lady Michelle Obama stole the show at the DNC last night, accusing Donald Trump of being the “wrong president for our country” and “clearly in over his head”
Bernie Sanders warned that Trump was leading the nation “down the path of authoritarianism” while John Kasich, the anti-Trump Republican former governor of Ohio, urged Americans “take off our partisans hats and put our nation first”Bernie Sanders warned that Trump was leading the nation “down the path of authoritarianism” while John Kasich, the anti-Trump Republican former governor of Ohio, urged Americans “take off our partisans hats and put our nation first”
Ordinary voter Kristin Urquiza spoke movingly about the death of her father from Covid-19, saying “His only pre-existing condition was trusting Donald Trump, and for that, he paid with his life.”Ordinary voter Kristin Urquiza spoke movingly about the death of her father from Covid-19, saying “His only pre-existing condition was trusting Donald Trump, and for that, he paid with his life.”
There were 542 deaths and 40,022 new coronavirus cases were recorded in the US yesterdayThere were 542 deaths and 40,022 new coronavirus cases were recorded in the US yesterday
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy agreed to testify before the House oversight committee next Monday. The House will vote on legislation regarding USPS on SaturdayPostmaster General Louis DeJoy agreed to testify before the House oversight committee next Monday. The House will vote on legislation regarding USPS on Saturday
Trump will be signing a proclamation celebrating the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th amendment, granting women the right to vote. He is then in Iowa for a disaster recovery briefing, then campaigning in ArizonaTrump will be signing a proclamation celebrating the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th amendment, granting women the right to vote. He is then in Iowa for a disaster recovery briefing, then campaigning in Arizona
He also trailed yesterday his plans to pardon someone “very, very important” todayHe also trailed yesterday his plans to pardon someone “very, very important” today
Speakers due at the DNC tonight include Jill Biden, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bill Clinton, Stacey Abrams, Chuck Schumer and John KerrySpeakers due at the DNC tonight include Jill Biden, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bill Clinton, Stacey Abrams, Chuck Schumer and John Kerry
I’m Martin Belam, and I’ll be here for the first couple of hours of another long and busy day. You can reach me at martin.belam@theguardian.comI’m Martin Belam, and I’ll be here for the first couple of hours of another long and busy day. You can reach me at martin.belam@theguardian.com