August 26, 2016

Hillary Clinton Eviscerates Donald Trump's Alt-Right Ties In Reno Speech

August 26, 2016/ Anne Enke

Hillary Clinton Says 'Radical Fringe' Is Taking Over GOP Under Donald Trump New York Times

Hillary Clinton found that low register, totally calm, 'we're in this together' voice in Reno just now. It was the same voice from her San Diego trouncing of Trump on foreign policy -- or an 'evisceration' as some pundits called it. And she was brutal, surpassing the expectations of pundits who had an advance preview of her speech.

Related: Hillary Clinton Microwaves Donald Trump's Axis of Tinfoil The Daily Beast

“Your reputation is amazing. I will not let you down,” Republican nominee Donald Trump told InfoWars radio host Alex Jones, who believes the Sandy Hook shooting was staged by the government, in a December appearance on his show.

Eight months later, Hillary Clinton reminded a crowd in Reno, Nevada, that Jones, a friend of former Trump adviser Roger Stone and a major booster of his campaign, is not only a conspiracy peddler whose site frequently purports that Clinton is near death and sells snake-oil pills and bulk survival food for the end times, but that he also believes the children killed at Sandy Hook Elementary were planted by the government in a longtail effort to take away Americans’ guns.

Clinton’s speech was an effort to force Trump to disavow the innumerable fringe groups that have fully embraced his campaign—or face the consequences of aligning with leaders like Jones, who once told his InfoWars viewership that government programs are producing “people with gills” and “humanoids crossed with fish.”

Trump's White Boys Army

What Is the 'Alt-Right? A Guide to the White Nationalist Movement Now Leading Conservative Media Media Matters

Over the last few months, the so-called “alt-right” has become one of the most prominent factions of the conservative media. The movement’s leading outlet is Breitbart News, whose chairman, Stephen Bannon, has just become the CEO of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.

In many ways the “alt-right” is a rebranding of classic white nationalism for the 21st century. As BuzzFeed described the movement: “In short, it’s white supremacy perfectly tailored for our times: 4chan-esque racist rhetoric combined with a tinge of Silicon Valley–flavored philosophizing, all riding on the coattails of the Trump boom.”

The “alt-right” opposes diversity and immigration, arguing that those policies are a form of “white genocide.” It embraces racism, sexism, anti-Muslim bigotry, and anti-Semitism and sees its goal as usurping the traditional conservative movement, which it views as feckless and weak, in favor of a brand of nationalism.

With the ascension of Trump, the “alt-right’s” chosen candidate, as the nominee of the Republican Party, its mission is all but accomplished.

The following is a survey of the key concepts of the “alt-right,” the major figures and media outlets in the movement, and reaction to the "alt-right."'

A new poll showing Hillary Clinton up 10 points gives insight into why Donald Trump's campaign is faltering Washington Post

The pollsters asked respondents to address the topic of whether Trump's campaign rhetoric promotes bigotry. 59% answered affirmatively, with a plurality of every demographic -- except Republicans weighing in at 29% -- saying that Trump appealed to bigotry. Subgroups answering affirmatively included majorities of independents, men, women, whites with or without college degrees, people aged 64 or younger and both whites and nonwhites. Among all whites, 54% felt that Trump appeals to bigotry (with 50% of white men agreeing). Among nonwhites, the figure was 72%.

Is Rudy Giuliani okay? Washington Post

WE ARE a little worried about Rudy Giuliani, the Republican former mayor of New York. Is “America’s mayor” okay?

During his 15-minute speech at the GOP convention last month in Cleveland, it was notable that when he said Donald Trump loves “all people, from the top to the bottom,” Mr. Giuliani animatedly gestured toward his knees as he said “top,” and above his head as he said “bottom.” Also, why did he say that he and his wife, Judith, have been friends with Mr. Trump for 30 years, though he met his wife in 1999, only 17 years ago?

Also — we’re noting this purely out of concern — during his speech he often licked his lips, indicating dry mouth, which, according to the Mayo Clinic, can be a symptom of nerve damage, stroke or Alzheimer’s disease. At the end of his address, beads of sweat were visible on his pate — did that not suggest heart disease?

Mr. Giuliani is just 72, but he seemed slightly stooped as he walked to the lectern, where his wide stance made us wonder if he’s unsteady on his feet. Then there was his slurred diction, as when he referred to “jushtified” police shootings and Syrian “refyoongees.” More evidence of a stroke?

Yes, all of the above is ludicrous — as ludicrous as Mr. Giuliani’s own loathsome smears and innuendo about Hillary Clinton’s health, which follow Mr. Trump’s. In recent days, indulging a grudge he has evidently held for years, he has urged people to watch Internet videosthat purport to prove Ms. Clinton is ill. He doubled down after that, saying the Democratic presidential nominee appeared “tired” and “sick.”

Hillary Clinton Headlines August 26, 2016

The Clinton Foundation Is Not a Scandal. It's a Phenomenal, Life-saving Success. Slate

Citigroup: A Trump Victory in November Could Cause a Global Recession Bloomberg

Bad Omens for Bernie's Political Revolution The Atlantic

There Is No Horse Race Slate

A Regular Liberal Critic Goes All In On Clinton's Presidential Run Huff Po

Jorge Ramos Urges Fellow Journalists Not To 'Stay Silent On' Media Matters

CNN Melts Down After Hillary Holds Her Ground in Anderson Cooper Interview BNR

Trump's campaign CEO once charged in domestic violence case Politico

How American Muslim Women Are Taking on Trump The Atlantic

April 11, 2016

Bernie Sanders Turns Fire On Hillary Clinton As Not Being Qualified Due To Having Bad Judgment

April 11, 2016/ Anne Enke

Bernie Sanders sats 'something is clearly lacking' in Hillary Clinton's judgment Washington Post

After a week in which the two Democratic presidential candidates questioned each other’s preparations and qualifications, Bernie Sanders on Sunday took aim at Hillary Clinton’s judgment, saying “something is clearly lacking.”

During talk show appearances, the senator from Vermont continued to zero in on Clinton’s acceptance of special-interest money, her support for the Iraq War and her past backing of international trade agreements.

“In many respects, she may have the experience to be president of the United States,” Sanders said during an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” “No one can argue that. But in terms of her judgement, something is clearly lacking.”

Is Hillary Clinton qualified to be president? Take the quiz, and you'll learn a lot about Hillary Clinton's past accomplishments. HillaryClinton.com

Poll: Hillary Leads Bernie In Both New York and PA, Says New Fox Poll

New York

In New York Hillary leads Bernie 54% to 37% a similar spread as to the Emerson poll released a few days ago. In terms of delegates, a win of this size would give Clinton 145 delegates to Sanders' 102.

In New York, Clinton gets 61 percent of support from black voters to Sanders's 29 percent. She also wins among whites in her adopted home state, by a 13-point margin. Sanders wins among men (by four points) and people younger than 45 (by 11). Clinton wins everywhere else. We suspect also that Hillary is winning over 30. Pundits never talk about the reality that 65-70% of Bernie's votes comes from age 30 and younger.

Clinton is up 11% 49% to 38%.

The New York poll surveyed 1,403 New York voters between April 4-7. For Democrats, 801 likely primary voters were polled for a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points; for Republicans, 602 likely primary voters were surveyed for a margin of error of plus or minus 4 points.

The Pennsylvania poll surveyed 1,607 Pennsylvania voters between April 4-7. For both Democrats and Republicans, the margin of error is plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.

Bernie's Numbers Don't Add Up

Bernie Sanders Is Even Less Competitive Than He Appears FiveThirtyEight

For all Bernie's talk about the "will of the people", reality is that he has captured 46% of the pledged delegates from 42% of the raw votes. We don't know why everyone is eyeing the superdelegates with the idea that bernie is getting screwed by the system. It seems that Hillary is the one shorted on pledged delegates if the focus is votes cast.

The Truth On Bernie & The Vatican

Vatican: Pope Didn't Invite Bernie Sanders The Daily Beast

We seem to have general agreement around Bernie's trip to the Vatican & confirmation that he asked to be invited.

Monsignor Marcelo Sanchez Sorondo. chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences initially disputed the terse commentary of Margaret Archer, president of Pontifical Academy of Social Science, saying the Sanders invited himself and that he was guilty of "monumental discourtesy."

“Sanders made the first move, for the obvious reasons,” Archer told Bloomberg. “He may be going for the Catholic vote but this is not the Catholic vote and he should remember that and act accordingly -- not that he will.”

Sorondo later toned down his initial comments telling CNN the invitation should not be seen as an endorsement of the senator’s nomination. “It does not signify any support of the campaign," Sorondo said. "We want to establish a dialogue between North America and South America so we thought to invite a [U.S.] politician. The President of Bolivia will also be there. Perhaps the others (candidates) would have been interested but they did not request to come."

He also confirmed to CNN that Sanders had reached out to the Vatican first. “He has expressed an interest many times in the Pope's encyclical and it's clear that he has an interest in studying it,” Sorondo said. “It might have that effect, but we are not looking to support the campaign."

Tad Devine Totally Defended John Kerry's Iraq War Vote NBC Archives

Bernie's top strategist Tad Devine had no problem with John Kerry's Iraq vote in the 2004 presidential campaign. Interviewed on 'Meet the Press' Aug 22, 2004, Devine told Tim Russert that Kerry does not regret his vote to authorize the use of force in Iraq. What he deeply regrets is what the president -- that Bush guy that Bernie never names -- did with that authority.

Pressed by the legendary Tim Russert, Devine doubled down, saying:

"Tim, again, the authorization was the right vote, it was the right choice. In fact, in 1998, John Kerry supported regime change in Iraq. And the fact of the matter is that this president said he would go to the United Nations, exhaust every remedy, build a broad international coalition. He failed to do so and the result of that president's failures is what's going on today in Iraq. It is a huge problem being paid for by American taxpayers and American troops."

Hmmmm. Yet the same vote by HIllary Clinton disqualifies her to be president from the same Tad Devine. Is that sexism? Or just different strokes for different folks -- especially if you're a Clinton. Of course Tad Devine is even more successful now, and his business is to do Bernie's bidding.