by Lowell
Here are a few national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Monday, October 3. Also check out Donald Trump back in 2012 defending Mitt Romney’s “47 percent” remarks, arguing that “this is something that HAS to be discussed,” as “there are tremendous numbers of people…that don’t pay taxes…this is really a discussion and debate that has to go forward.”
- Trump’s Fellow Travelers (“Mr. Trump couldn’t have gotten as far as he has without the support, active or de facto, of many people who understand perfectly well what he is and what his election would mean, but have chosen not to take a stand.” Those who let evil flourish, or even encourage it, are evil themselves? Sure seems like it.)
- Donald Trump: Terroristic Man-Toddler (“He shouldn’t be ushered into the White House; he should be laughed into hiding. His querulous nature shouldn’t be coddled; it should be crushed. America is in need of a leader, not a puerile, sophomoric sniveler who is too easily baited and grossly ill-behaved.”)
- A President Trump could deport freely (“He would have the power to ban Muslims, expel Dreamers and sabotage the nation’s future.”)
- Trump’s leaked returns show his tax fixes would most help — guess who (“If Trump’s own tax documents are any indication, the greatest benefits of his plan would flow to the wealthiest payers.”)
- Trump’s last tweet? (“His latest outburst makes it clear that he is far too nasty to run the country.”)
- Colombia Peace Deal Is Defeated, Leaving a Nation in Shock (Not good.)
- Tim Kaine and Mike Pence Prepare for Vice-Presidential Proxy Fight
- Tim Kaine’s Long, Conflicted History With The Death Penalty
- LeBron James: Why I’m endorsing Hillary Clinton
- Five Days That Shaped a Presidency (“Barack Obama shares with Jonathan Chait a very early draft of his memoirs.”)
- Whatever is actually in Trump’s tax returns is worse than what the New York Times says (“Trump is making clear that whatever is really in his tax returns would be devastating to his campaign.”)
- A Crippled Supreme Court’s New Term (Thanks a LOT Republicans.)
- Florida’s Changing Latino Population Veers From G.O.P.
- Giuliani On Trump’s Taxes: His “Economic Genius Is A Lot Better For The United States Than A Woman” (Seriously.)
- Trump appears to tell supporters to form roving voter intimidation squads
- Politico smeared Hillary Clinton (“Pro Tip: it’s a good idea to pay attention to a candidate’s actual words when reporting on them.”)
- Trump campaign spins Trump’s nearly billion dollar loss as ‘genius’ (More like “worst businessman ever.”)
- Hurricane Matthew forces Guantanamo Bay evacuations
- Trump strikes a nasty new tone in Pennsylvania, just as the NYT’s tax scoop hits — coincidence?
- The Six Main Reasons Why the Times Tax Story Could Be Devastating For Trump
- Watch Donald Trump Lecture Americans For Not Paying Taxes (“You do have a problem because half the people don’t pay any tax.”)
- Republicans Wonder if Trump Can Recover From ‘Worst Week’
- 5th District candidates talk uranium mining, bypass support (“In a press release last week, Dittmar campaign manager Tom Vandever said Garrett sponsored a bill that could have led to uranium mining in the 5th District, in addition to accepting a donation from Virginia Uranium.”)
- Degner summit touches on pipeline, hemp, ‘people-driven’ change
- Molly Ward: McAuliffe working to fight sea-level rise (He can start by telling Dominion where to shove it.)
- McWhorter and Tidwell: McAuliffe’s “not my problem” approach to gas pipelines rewards Dominion while harming innocent citizens
- Our view: Why Farmville makes a good debate backdrop
- Congressional races: McEachin, Wade square off in revamped 4th District (Go Donald McEachin!)
- Editorial: UVa adopts rigorous new curriculum
- Arlington treatment center to build gym to help recovering addicts
- WOYM: Roanoke River ‘impaired,’ but that doesn’t stop trout stocking
- Week starts beautifully, turns cloudy, and we watch Hurricane Matthew
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