Over the course of two hours, participants broached the question of what the progressive political ecosystem can functionally do in a series of election scenarios. They began charting out what it would take to stand up a multi-state communications arm to fight disinformation, a training program for nonviolent civil disobedience, and the underpinnings of what one official described as “mass public unrest.” … [Read more...] about Report: Left Mobilizes for ‘Mass Public Unrest,’ ‘Political Apocalypse’ Expected If Biden Loses
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Watergate scandal: A look back at crisis that changed US politics
"Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them, and then you destroy yourself," he said in his farewell address to the White House staff. … [Read more...] about Watergate scandal: A look back at crisis that changed US politics
Donald Trump: Joe Biden the ‘Worst Presidential Candidate’ in History of Politics
“She looked and she watched the debate, and she watched Joe and she said, ‘Darling, it’s so sad,’” Trump said, as the crowd laughed. “This was early on. And this is the guy I’m running against.” … [Read more...] about Donald Trump: Joe Biden the ‘Worst Presidential Candidate’ in History of Politics
Majority of Americans believe political pressure will cause FDA to rush a coronavirus vaccine, new poll finds
Trump and members of his administration have suggested in recent weeks that a vaccine for the deadly virus could be available before November, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asked states to prepare to distribute one. CNN has reported that Trump has cranked up pressure on administration health officials to expedite work both on a coronavirus vaccine and on treatments that might signal to voters there is an end in sight to the life-altering pandemic that has imperiled his reelection prospects. … [Read more...] about Majority of Americans believe political pressure will cause FDA to rush a coronavirus vaccine, new poll finds
Donald Trump Supports Expanding Background Checks; No ‘Political Appetite’ for Assault Weapons Ban
“I’m looking to do background checks. I think background checks are important,” Trump said. “I don’t want to put guns into the hands of mentally unstable people or people with rage or hate … I’m all in favor of it.” … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Supports Expanding Background Checks; No ‘Political Appetite’ for Assault Weapons Ban
