Lawyers for both sides have agreed to an August 23 hearing. The dog ate their homework? [SkyNews]
vision 2020
No You Drop Out: Why Bernie’s Rivals Are All Stubbornly Staying in the Race
THE FEED
russia
National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien Denies Russia Is Meddling to Aid Trump
democratic primaries
Nevada Results 2020: Live Updates
Guess who has boarded the Sanders express?
NEW: Marianne Williamson endorsed Bernie Sanders during a surprise appearance at his rally in Austin. https://t.co/ccsoIIrRye
—@axios
Intelligence community sources are pushing back a DNI official’s claim that Russia was trying to help Trump get re-elected
The US intelligence community has assessed that Russia is interfering in the 2020 election and has separately assessed that Russia views Trump as a leader they can work with. But the US does not have evidence that Russia’s interference this cycle is aimed at reelecting Trump, the officials said.
“The intelligence doesn’t say that,” one senior national security official told CNN. “A more reasonable interpretation of the intelligence is not that they have a preference, it’s a step short of that. It’s more that they understand the President is someone they can work with, he’s a dealmaker.” …
One intelligence official said that [DNI official Shelby] Pierson’s characterization of the intelligence was “misleading” and a national security official said Pierson failed to provide the “nuance” needed to accurately convey the US intelligence conclusions.
covid-19
Pandemic Seems Likely As Coronavirus Outbreaks Worsen in Several Countries
Bernie says he would defend Taiwan
COOPER: If China took military action against Taiwan, is that something you would—
SANDERS: That’s something—yeah. I mean I think we have got to make it clear to countries around the world that we will not sit by and allow—invasions to take place…pic.twitter.com/R3LXIoXJlH
—@RiegerReport
SANDERS: That’s something—yeah. I mean I think we have got to make it clear to countries around the world that we will not sit by and allow—invasions to take place…pic.twitter.com/R3LXIoXJlH
vision 2020
The Murky Path Out of Nevada for Candidates Not Named Bernie
vision 2020
Bernie Wins Big in Nevada Caucuses
Trump’s NSA is apparently denying Russia’s support for Trump while attacking Sanders
National security adviser Robert O’Brien tells ABC in interview to air tomorrow that he hasn’t seen any evidence of Russia seeking to help Trump. Asked whether Russia might be helping Sanders, he says reports could be credible. “That’s no surprise. He honeymooned in Moscow.”
—@jdawsey1
let's talk politics
Clint Eastwood’s Got the Moves Like Bloomberg
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.
vision 2020
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
vision 2020
How Beating Up Bloomberg Has Reinvigorated the Democratic Field
vision 2020
What to Expect From Nevada’s Caucuses
vision 2020
U.S. Officials Warned Bernie Sanders Russia Is Trying to Help His Campaign
insurgents
AOC Wants to Expand the Squad
racism
Oklahoma Will Require Its Schools to Teach the Tulsa Race Massacre
sexual harassment
Bloomberg Releases Women Who Complained About His Comments From Their NDAs
vision 2020
Love Wanting to Die? Then Check Out Bloomberg’s Anti-Trump Billboards
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
media
Can Twitter Fix ‘Misinformation’ Like Mayor Bloomberg’s Manipulated Video?
the national circus
Frank Rich: The Intelligence Community’s Bill Barr Moment
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
life after warming
Jeff Bezos’s $10 Billion Climate Pledge Is Actually Tiny
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