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National politics reporter at The covering the 2020 presidential race. political contributor. Overly optimistic Seattle sports fan.

Washington, DC
Joined July 2010

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  1. 3 hours ago

    Pence and Harris could be 2 of the most consequential recent running mates given Trump and Biden's ages. That added an element of suspense to the debate -- but it focused on the presidential candidates, via and :

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  2. 6 hours ago

    Vice-presidential debate live updates: Pence, Harris set for only VP debate of 2020:

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  3. 7 hours ago

    While you wait for the debate to start, check out this great read on the SC Senate race, which holds major implications for the Senate majority and the upper chamber's racial diversity, as well as the durability of Trumpism down the ballot:

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  4. Retweeted
    Oct 6

    No better sign of how little Biden offers to R candidates than McSally citing Kelly once having promised to support Bernie “when he was surging”

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  5. Retweeted
    Oct 6

    This week brought a dramatic shift in campaign resources, with the Biden camp injecting $8m in new ads into key states — with half going into FL, AZ and TX, three states Trump won in 2016. Trump’s campaign cut more than $4m, the bulk of it from OH and MN.

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  6. Oct 6

    The CPD "said Tuesday night that Vice President Pence had dropped his objections to a plexiglass barricade on his side of the stage for Wednesday’s debate after viewing the setup during a walk-through of the debate hall." From :

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  7. Retweeted
    Oct 6

    Per an Internal White House Memo: Senior staff who interact w Trump must first don protective gear from an “Isolation Cart” — which includes yellow gowns and protective goggles. My latest w .

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  8. Oct 6

    “Democrats are using fear to motivate voters." “Trump is offering something else. He’s telling voters not to be afraid. It’s a stark contrast.”

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  9. Oct 6

    “I think that what Joe Biden needs to do is continue to demonstrate in every appearance, in every decision, that he will be the public health president,” Levin said. “When you run for president, a lot of it is about the symbolism of what you do.”

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  10. Oct 6

    Biden advisers expressed eagerness to emphasize contrast between his adherence to health guidelines and Trump’s disregard for safety guidelines. One said the plan was for Biden to be a “walking PSA." A look at the campaign four weeks out, w/:

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  11. Retweeted
    Oct 6

    NEW: Trump downplayed the coronavirus, a day after taking off his mask when he arrived at the White House. Biden pressed for masks and social distancing. Trump sowed division. Biden called on unity. A team effort, on a busy day, with :

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  12. Oct 5

    Seeking to sharpen the contrast hours later, Biden posted a brief split-screen video on Instagram and Twitter of Trump taking off his mask after he returned to the WH alongside the former VP putting one on. “Masks save lives,” the caption read.

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  13. Oct 5

    As he presses ahead with his campaign with just 4 weeks left until the election, Biden is facing dueling pressures from aides and allies to appear sensitive to his rival’s condition and to present an aggressive closing argument against a 2nd Trump term.

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  14. Oct 5

    Biden’s plan? To be a “walking PSA” for taking precautions against the virus, according to one Biden adviser.

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  15. Oct 5
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    Oct 5

    "Anybody who contracts the virus by essentially saying masks don’t matter social distance doesn't matter are responsible for what happens to them,” Biden says, when asked if Trump is responsible for contracting covid.

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  17. Oct 5

    Lots of emphasis from Biden in recent days on mask wearing (which is meant to contrast with Trump). In his NBC town hall, he just called wearing masks a "patriotic responsibility."

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  18. Oct 5

    In first few mins of his NBC town hall, VP Biden: -Rebukes Trump's "don't be afraid" line, saying, "there's a lot to be concerned about." -Says he wasn't surprised Pres. Trump was infected. -Says he didn't call Trump, concluding it would be "intrusive."

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  19. Retweeted
    Oct 5

    "50-50." That's how McConnell sees chances of holding majority in November. With on lead vocals, we look at the GOP "firewall": If Rs claim Alabama and Dems claim CO, AZ, Maine, Rs need an inside straight of NC, IA, both GA and MT.

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    Oct 5

    Dr. Conley enthusiastically discusses specific details of Trump's personal health information when it shines a positive light on the president's condition. Asked about information that could undercut that "upbeat" picture, he dodges and cites HIPAA.

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