“It” is the race for president, so … he’s going to be very disappointed. [ABC News]
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THE FEED
The evening ahead in Nevada
Concerns linger as some [caucus] volunteers say they haven’t received hands-on training with the iPads the party purchased to help tabulate results. Other volunteers are worried about executing the caucus’ new voting alignment system, which includes the extra complication of adding early-vote totals to day-of results — a step that even Iowa, with all its problems, didn’t have to deal with.
Multiple presidential campaigns are anxious that the state party won’t finish tabulating the enormous number of early votes by Saturday — and they want more transparency on how those votes will be divvied up to individual precincts.
Finally, there are signs the state party is worried about unflattering internal details about the caucus being divulged. On Thursday night, the Nevada Democratic Party sent an email to volunteer precinct chairs in rural areas asking them to sign a non-disclosure agreement and simultaneously offering a stipend.
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Why Bernie Is Not George McGovern and 2020 Isn’t 1972
Well-funded social media campaign, or bot network?
The Bloomberg campaign broke the rules with its paid social media blitz, says Twitter. It just suspended 70 accounts, some belonging to campaign employees who were copy-pasting messages. Scoop from @suhaunah and me. https://t.co/M065RB0Ogm
—@jeffbercovici
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sexual harassment
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This does not seem a hopeful organizational sign
CNN: The Nevada State Democratic Party is asking site leaders to sign non-disclosure agreements, according to one volunteer who had planned to help with Saturday’s caucuses but quit because he didn’t want to sign the document.
—@ShimonPro
In California, Bloomberg’s entry may ensure that Bernie emerges with a huge delegate lead
Bad for Bloomberg, if unsurprising after Wednesday
NEW POST-#DEMDEBATE POLL ahead of #NevadaCaucus:
• @MikeBloomberg’s first-choice support fell 3 points nationwide, to 17 percent and behind @JoeBiden.
• His net favorability fell 20 points, the only significant movement among candidates.
More:https://t.co/DTi3N0Vx2t pic.twitter.com/Pzz0tOOU8D
—@eyokley
• @MikeBloomberg’s first-choice support fell 3 points nationwide, to 17 percent and behind @JoeBiden.
• His net favorability fell 20 points, the only significant movement among candidates.
More:https://t.co/DTi3N0Vx2t pic.twitter.com/Pzz0tOOU8D
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the national circus
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Why Nancy Pelosi wants to emphasize health care all the time
New Kaiser Family Foundation poll:
A clear majority of the public views the Affordable Care Act favorably (55%), while slightly more than one-third (37%) of the public hold unfavorable views.
—@kylegriffin1
A clear majority of the public views the Affordable Care Act favorably (55%), while slightly more than one-third (37%) of the public hold unfavorable views.
interesting times
Trump’s Presidency Isn’t a Dark Comedy — It’s an Absurd Tragedy
The White House is getting cultier by the minute
Johnny McEntee called in White House liaisons from cabinet agencies for an introductory meeting Thursday, in which he asked them to identify political appointees across the US government who are believed to be anti-Trump, per 3 sources familiar w meeting. https://t.co/l6Kj8wdT9F
—@jonathanvswan
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No, Democrats Didn’t ‘Go After the Wrong Guy’ in Las Vegas
Good coordination here
After Trump says he’s considering him for DNI, Doug Collins says no thanks: “This is not a job that interests me at this time it’s not one that I would accept, because I’m running a Senate race down here in Georgia,” he says on Fox Biz
—@Kevinliptakcnn
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Op-Ed Asks: ‘Is Bloomberg Racist?’ Voters Should Answer: ‘Who Cares?’
Pompeo announces deal with Taliban
After decades of conflict, we have come to an understanding with the Taliban on a significant reduction in violence across #Afghanistan. This is an important step on a long road to peace, and I call on all Afghans to seize this opportunity.
—@SecPompeo
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