Originally Posted by Lion in Winter (Post 12920179)

I made a small contribution to Jaime Harrision in South Carolina - Lindsay Graham's opponent. The odds of unseating him aren't great, but it's much closer than anyone expected at this point. That would be quite a state to flip.

Originally Posted by Steerpike (Post 12920170)

So looks like the next debate is off. First, the organizers said it should be remote, then Trump said 'not playing', so then Biden said he's bowing out. I wonder what other choice Biden had at that point - could he have proceeded? Seems like, if Trump says 'not playing', then the debate is off without further ado.

The republicans may try to spin it as Biden is causing it, but hopefully the message will remain clear - debate moved to virtual by the debate commission, then Trump dropped out.

I honestly don't think anything good would have come out of it anyway.

I suspect this may come back around, though ...

Final debate still on the books.

https://www.vox.com/21505184/virtual...tober-15-miami

Originally Posted by Oakvillian (Post 12920115)

W the actual F?

Thirteen arrests - six on Federal charges, seven on State charges. The "Wolverine Watchmen" - which appears at first glance to be a right-wing militia with ties to white supremacist groups. But I'm sure they are all very fine people.

Originally Posted by caretaker (Post 12920120)

After the stunt the military cosplayers pulled earlier at the state legislature this isn't too surprising. These domestic terrorists could be just the tip of the iceberg.

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12919852)

Well I bet they have some interesting dinner conversations.... I had no idea he was married to her.

Originally Posted by Lion in Winter (Post 12920201)

Remember how Trump responded to them then?


"A day after armed protesters against Michigan’s stay-at-home order entered the statehouse in Lansing, Donald Trump once again expressed support for the rightwing movement. Michigan’s Democratic governor, Gretchen Whitmer should, he said “make a deal” with the demonstrators.

“The governor of Michigan should give a little, and put out the fire,” the president wrote in a tweet on Friday morning. “These are very good people, but they are angry. They want their lives back again, safely! See them, talk to them, make a deal.”


https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/...etchen-whitmer

Originally Posted by Nutmegger (Post 12920207)

A White House spokesperson has accused Whitmer of sowing division. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. They won’t do anything to alienate their lunatic fringe base.

Originally Posted by username.exe (Post 12920190)

Unless they can find a moderator with a backbone, it's probably for the best. Trump is trailing by a massive margin in the polls, he needs all the airtime he can get.

Nixon and Kennedy debated remotely in 1960; If I was Biden I'd be pushing the 'Trump cut-and-ran' message.

Originally Posted by caretaker (Post 12920270)

Trump says he might not be contagious anymore, and could resume campaigning as early as tomorrow (today).

Originally Posted by caretaker (Post 12920270)

Trump says he might not be contagious anymore, and could resume campaigning as early as tomorrow (today).

Originally Posted by Phathamster (Post 12920325)

Then why won't he release his last test results

Originally Posted by Lion in Winter (Post 12920289)

I wouldn't have thought that more gatherings, particularly if with unmasked people, would help him with any voter retaining a shred of rationality but I could be wrong.

Originally Posted by username.exe (Post 12920419)

The rallies exist to fuel his ego. It's not like there are masses of undecided voters attending those things. When there's no rallies, he starts to become insecure and fly off the twitter rails.