So … that’s just what Perry is like normally? That’s even worse, no? At least the booze was an excuse. [SF Chronicle]
michael bloomberg
Op-Ed Asks: ‘Is Bloomberg Racist?’ Voters Should Answer: ‘Who Cares?’
THE FEED
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
trump rally
Trump Enters Full Conspiracist Mode at Colorado Springs Rally
what?
Trump Is Angry That Parasite Won Best Picture Instead of Gone With The Wind
health
Everything We Know About the Coronavirus Epidemic
politics
Trump Mad Russia’s Plans to Help Him in 2020 Were Revealed to Lawmakers: Report
the top line
What Morgan Stanley Is Getting by Buying E-Trade
memes
The New 1975 Music Video is A Six Minute Crash Course in Memes
vision 2020
Yes, Trump’s Job-Approval Ratings Are Finally Rising
technocracy
A Lurkers’ History of the Internet
politics
The Scariest Part of Richard Grenell’s Appointment
Biden holding on…barely
New Winthrop University South Carolina poll has a tightening race!
Biden 24%
Sanders 19%
Steyer 15%
Buttigieg 7%
Warren 6%
Klobuchar 4%
Gabbard 1%
(MOE +/- 4.7 percentage points) https://t.co/1Gyc9A6d0b
—@ZachMontellaro
Biden 24%
Sanders 19%
Steyer 15%
Buttigieg 7%
Warren 6%
Klobuchar 4%
Gabbard 1%
(MOE +/- 4.7 percentage points) https://t.co/1Gyc9A6d0b
An impressive sum
Since I stepped on the #DemDebate stage, our grassroots campaign has raised more than $5 million. We’ve not only reached our critical goal of raising $7 million before the Nevada caucuses—we’re now raising it to $12 million. I’m so grateful. Keep it up! https://t.co/9kjAWYs2zq
—@ewarren
vision 2020
5 Key Questions Raised by the Democrats’ Nevada Debate
roger stone
The Truth Still Matters. For Now.
Ya don’t say
In Las Vegas just now, President Trump addresses Roger Stone, saying: “Roger has a very good chance of exoneration in my opinion.”
—@jeffzeleny
Interesting rationale
NEWS: Warren refuses to disavow a superPAC created for her, saying the men in the race either have superPACs or are billionaires— so she and Klobuchar should have them too.
—@AnnieLinskey
michael bloomberg
The Billionaire’s Guide to Campaign Staffing
vision 2020
Where Has This Elizabeth Warren Been?
Bloomberg was probably hoping for much lower
Record breaker: 19.7 million tuned in to NBC and MSNBC for debate last night, setting an all-time high for a Democratic primary debate
—@koblin
vision 2020
Debate Infighting Won’t Kill Democrats’ Chances in November
A good poll for Bernie in California – though also a decent one for Biden
CALIFORNIA DEM PRIMARY POLL: #2020Dem nomination preference:
24% @BernieSanders
17% @JoeBiden
13% @MikeBloomberg
10% @EWarren
9% @PeteButtigieg
5% @TomSteyer
4% @AmyKlobuchar
2% @TulsiGabbard
13% undecided#SuperTuesday #CaliforniaPrimary https://t.co/l4BbXxxuFt
—@MonmouthPoll
24% @BernieSanders
17% @JoeBiden
13% @MikeBloomberg
10% @EWarren
9% @PeteButtigieg
5% @TomSteyer
4% @AmyKlobuchar
2% @TulsiGabbard
13% undecided#SuperTuesday #CaliforniaPrimary https://t.co/l4BbXxxuFt
roger stone
Roger Stone Sentenced to 40 Months in Prison
mass shooting
‘Right-Wing Extremist’ Kills 9 in Attack on German Bars
Trump keeps getting good polling news
President Donald Trump’s job approval remains elevated at 49% in the latest Gallup poll, the same as in the previous poll and up five points from an early January poll conducted before Trump was acquitted by the Senate in his impeachment trial.
As in the prior poll, conducted Jan. 16-29, the approval rating from the Feb. 3-16 poll reflects record polarization for a single Gallup poll, with 87 percentage points separating the ratings of Republicans (93%) and Democrats (6%). Forty-three percent of independents approve of Trump, the highest rating for him among the group to date.
A sad day for Jeffrey Epstein’s old pal
BREAKING: Les Wexner is stepping down as chairman and CEO of L Brands, the parent company of Victoria’s Secret.
The company is selling a 55% interest in Victoria’s Secret to Sycamore Partners for $525 million https://t.co/Ua39ZFvZOO pic.twitter.com/CmSQP8vvls
—@business
The company is selling a 55% interest in Victoria’s Secret to Sycamore Partners for $525 million https://t.co/Ua39ZFvZOO pic.twitter.com/CmSQP8vvls
language
Why Do Corporations Speak the Way They Do?
democratic debates
Who Won (and Lost) the Democratic Debate in Nevada
feuds
‘Are You Trying to Say I’m Dumb?’ Klobuchar and Buttigieg Get Testy at Debate
vision 2020
Bernie’s Rivals Aren’t Going to Do Him Any Favors at the Convention
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