Trump Loses His Mind In Asking Russia To Hack Hillary Emails

'DNC Hacker' Unmasked: He Really Works for Russia, Researchers Say The Daily Beast

The hacker who claims to have stolen emails from the Democratic National Committee and provided them to WikiLeaks is actually an agent of the Russian government and part of an orchestrated attempt to influence U.S. media coverage surrounding the presidential election, a security research group concluded on Tuesday.

The researchers, at Arlington, Va.-based ThreatConnect, traced the self-described Romanian hacker Guccifer 2.0 back to an Internet server in Russia and to a digital address that has been linked in the past to Russian online scams. Far from being a singly, sophisticated hacker, Guccifer 2.0 is more likely a collection of people from the propaganda arm of the Russian government meant to deflect attention away from Moscow as the force behind the DNC hacks and leaks of emails, the researchers found.

The controversy over Donald Trump's ties to Russia, explained VOX

On Wednesday, Donald Trump felt compelled to make big news: He called on a foreign power -- in this case Russia -- to launch an espionage operation against his chief political opponent, "hacking into Hillary Clinton’s email server to find 30,000 emails she allegedly deleted."

"Russia, if you’re listening, I hope you’re able to find the 30,000 emails that are missing," Trump said. "I think you will probably be rewarded mightily by our press."'

Donald Trump's Most Chilling Comment on the DNC Has Nothing to do with Russia VOX

Vox's Timothy B. Lee gets it right. I listened to the Donald Trump press conference and was so dumbfounded, that I missed this statement. ~ Anne

"Everyone is talking about Donald Trump’s call for the Russian government to release emails it may have stolen from Hillary Clinton’s private email server. But that wasn’t the most chilling thing Trump said in his rambling answer to a question about who hacked the email server of the Democratic National Committee.

"Honestly, I wish I had that power," Trump responded. "I’d love to have that power."

The thing is, if Trump gets elected president, he probably will have the power to hack into the private communications of his political opponents. And that’s terrifying."

In Clinton's March to Nomination, Many Democrats Changed Their Minds Pew Research

Pew Research looks at both consistent support and evolving support for Hillary Clinton throughout the nomination process.

Ignoring the media's obsession with focusing on strife within the party -- choosing to focus almost exclusively on Berners who promise not to vote for Hillary -- reality is that Hillary has quietly and consistently lock down her support.

In the most recent, July 25 Pew Survey, the overwhelming shares of all Democratic and Democratic-leaning registered voters -- including 90% of Sanders supporters -- back Clinton.

Trump Deals From Strength With 'USA Freedom Kids,' Crushes Them New York Magazine

The “USA Freedom Kids,” a caught my eye at a Trump rally last summer and became an instant sensation. True, their perky, cheerleader enthusiasm seemed a bit out of sync with the quasi-fascistic undertones of their lyrics (such as “Deal from strength or get crushed every time”). "Jeff Popick, the group’s (adult) manager, told Claire Landsbaum he was attracted to Trump not only for reasons of customer synergy but also personal conviction — “[Trump] knows what he's doing, and he makes the right decisions,” Popick explained."

You’ll never guess what happened next. Trump lived up to his reputation. “My whole life I’ve been greedy, greedy, greedy. I’ve grabbed all the money I could get,” the Republican candidate said at a debate last year. “I’m so greedy. But now I want to be greedy for the United States.” Because for Trump, greed is good . . . the best form of winning.

Yes, the kids got stiffed, reports Philip Bump. The USA Kids were told they could have a free table to sell CDs instead of the $2,500 fee, and they accepted the deal. No such table was provided, according to Popick. When they were asked to fly to Iowa to support veterans at a Trump rally, not only were they not paid, but Trump stiffed the kids on the cost of their travel.

Nice guy, this man who wants to make America great again.

Hillary Clinton Headlines July 27, 2016

In 1995, Walmart Pulled a 'Someday a Woman Will Be President Shirt From Shelves Slate

Jill Stein's Ideas Are Terrible. She Is Not the Savior the Left Is Looking For Slate

American Flags Burn Outside DNC After Anti-Hillary March US News

The Case for Tim Kaine New York Magazine

Worry if Hillary Clinton Wins: What to Do With Bill New York Times

Is Tim Kaine liberal enough Politico

George Soros rises again Politico

Yes, Slaves Did Help Build the White House New York Magazine

Sen. Barbara Mikulski & Rep. John Lewis Place Hillary Clinton's Name in Nomination for US President

Sen. Barbara Mikulski to nominate Clinton Politico

This moment outgoing Maryland Sen. Barbara Mikulski -- the longest-serving woman in the Senate -- is placing Hillary Clinton's name in nomination for America's first woman president. The nomination will be seconded by Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), a civil rights leader, as well as Na'ilah Amaru, the winner of an online campaign contest. The above photo was taken at an earlier time. Clinton herself will not appear until Thursday evening July 28.

Michelle Obama Joins Forces With Her Predecessor New York Times

America's beloved First lady Michelle Obama delivered an epic speech Monday night at the Democratic National Convention.  Standing before a sea of delegates waving purple signs that read “Michelle,” Mrs. Obama urged the party to do for Mrs. Clinton what they did for her husband.

It's been reported over the years that Michelle and Hillary do not have a particularly close relationship. If true, there was no evidence of a chasm last night, as Michelle Obama extolled Hillary's talents and qualifications and yes -- the glass ceiling she could break through.

“When crisis hits, we don’t turn against each other. No, we listen to each other, we lean on each other, because we are always stronger together,” Mrs. Obama said. “I am here tonight because I know that that is the kind of president Hillary Clinton will be.”

Children had a prominent focus in the speech, as the first lady said Americans must choose a president who will be a good role model for children, with the power to “shape our children for the next four or eight years of their lives.”

“Our friend Hillary Clinton,” she said, is the only candidate in the race she trusted with that responsibility. Speaking with total grace and an occasional tear, it was very clear that Hillary Clinton has a champion in Michelle Obama.

The Hillary Haters by Michele Goldberg Slate

In 1996, the New Yorker published “Hating Hillary,” Henry Louis Gates’ reported piece on the widespread animosity for the then–first lady. “Like horse-racing, Hillary-hating has become one of those national pastimes which unite the élite and the lumpen,” Gates wrote. “[T]here’s just something about her that pisses people off,” the renowned Washington hostess Sally Quinn told Gates. “This is the reaction that she elicits from people.”

Poll: No Post-Convention Bounce for Donald Trump NBC News

" Donald Trump received no significant bounce following the Republican National Convention, according to the latest NBC News|SurveyMonkey Weekly Election Tracking Poll. Hillary Clinton still leads Trump by a single point: 46 percent to 45 percent. These numbers are unchanged from last week.

The Trump-Mike Pence ticket saw a modest boost in favorability among Republicans. Independents — the true persuadable voters — were less than enthusiastic about what they saw or heard about the GOP convention, according to the weekly tracking poll, conducted online from July 18 through July 24 among 12,931 adults who say they are registered to vote. "

Hillary Clinton Headlines July 26, 2016

Why Putin hates Hillary Politico

Hillary, This Is Why Democrats Are Still Struggling by David Brooks New York Times

Sanders: 'Clinton must become the next president' Politico

As Democrats Gather, a Russian Subplot Raises Intrigue New York Times

The Biggest GOP Names Backing Hillary Clinton The Daily Beast

Trump Under Oath: New Testimony Says He Planned Early Anti-Immigrant Rant Politico

Moderates and Centrists and Mad as Hell at Both Parties The Daily Beast

Sanders Finds Starting a Revolution Easier Than Reining It In Bloomberg Politics

Democrats Prepare to Nominate Hillary Clinton Despite Sharp Divisions The New York Times