by Lowell
Here are a few national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Wednesday, September 2.
- More evidence of Trump’s subservience to Putin — and we still don’t know why
- U.S. says it won’t join WHO-linked effort to develop, distribute coronavirus vaccine
- The Israel-U.A.E. Deal May Boost Both Economies, but It’s Also Another Netanyahu Ploy
- Total and Macquarie Invest in 2.3GW Portfolio of Floating Wind Projects in South Korea (“The global pipeline of floating wind projects has grown rapidly in recent years, with interest especially strong among oil companies.”)
- Russian trolls are back. Here’s what you need to know
- Russian agency created fake leftwing news outlet with fictional editors, Facebook says
- Facebook takes down Russian operation that recruited U.S. journalists, amid rising concerns about election misinformation
- Russians Again Targeting Americans With Disinformation, Facebook Says
- World added more solar, wind than anything else last year
- WoodMac: Biden Loss Would End Hopes of US Decarbonization by 2050 (“The stakes are every bit as high as the energy industry and climate change activists say they are.” This is the “ballgame” right here – elect Biden if you care about the future of life on this planet, period.)
- There’s a legitimate way to end coronavirus vaccine trials early, Fauci says
- Trump’s disastrous virus response is veering toward another terrible turn
- Most Democrats fear Trump could reject election defeat, poll shows
- Exclusive: The conventions over, Joe Biden leads Donald Trump by a narrower 50%-43% in USA TODAY/Suffolk Poll
- No bounce in support for Trump as Americans see pandemic, not crime, as top issue: Reuters/Ipsos poll (“Biden’s lead is largely unchanged over the past three weeks during which both parties held conventions to nominate their candidates Trump and Biden for the presidency.”)
- Biden introduces a powerful new issue for 2020: Social Security
- A new poll shows rank-and-file Democrats finally realize the Supreme Court is important (Some of us have known that for decades now.)
- Steve Scalise’s tweet shows the threat of cheap fakes — and what social media sites must do
- Former DHS Official: White House Failed To Take Far-Right Extremism Seriously (Or they actually SUPPORT it.)
- Trump blames ‘far-left politicians’ for violence in wake of police shooting on visit to Wisconsin (Crazy and irresponsible.)
- ‘Thugs’ on a plane: Trying to paint Biden as extreme, Trump ramps up promotion of conspiracy theories (Even crazier and MORE irresponsible.)
- Trump goes all in and defends White violence
- Trump’s interviews with friendly hosts can go awry even when they throw him a lifeline
- Donald Trump’s Incitements to Violence Have Crossed an Alarming Threshold
- Trump Says Some Really Strange Things. Republicans Say No Comment, Again. (“Strange?” There are a lot stronger – and more descriptive – words the NY Times could have used, but…nope.)
- Trump has the narrowest base ever. Biden has the broadest.
- In Cities Republicans Have Ignored, Trump Sees Only Democratic Problems
- The Horror of Trump’s Support for Kyle Rittenhouse(“The president has spent years telling his followers they are the only true Americans. Now, he’s implying their use of force is legitimate too.”)
- Trump Creates His Own ‘Deep State’
- Trump flies to Kenosha but lands on Planet Zog
- Melania Trump used private email accounts while in the White House, says former colleague and friend
- Exclusive: Bipartisan campaign aims to reassure U.S. voters as Trump questions election integrity
- Trump goes after Drudge over rumors of ‘mini-strokes’
- Mark Zuckerberg’s $300 million donation to protect elections must overcome Facebook’s past
- Trump is too loony even for Laura Ingraham
- Pence: “I don’t recall being told to be on standby” during Trump’s Walter Reed visit
- Donald Trump is inciting violence (“His audience is tens of millions of people. Only a tiny percentage need to act to severely disrupt this country’s politics.”)
- The troops want a new commander in chief
- Justice Department zeroing in on longtime GOP fundraiser Elliott Broidy
- A government shutdown is looming. Congress must make a deal in time.
- Biden Leads Trump 49-41 in National Poll: Campaign Update (“Biden leads President Donald Trump by eight percentage points in the latest Grinnell College national poll. Biden registered 49% support, compared to 41% for Trump the poll, which was released Wednesday.”)
- Trump’s Reelection Campaign Is Corrupting the Entire Federal Government
- Trump attacks take a toll on Black Lives Matter support (“But a new POLITICO/Morning Consult poll shows more voters favor Joe Biden to handle public safety.”)
- Fact check: Trump’s version of what happened in Kenosha doesn’t match reality
- Trump answers for pair of Black pastors who were asked if police violence is systemic
- Trump refuses to say if systemic racism is a problem in the US
- Upper Midwest emerges as most crucial Biden-Trump battleground
- Trump’s postal chief ousted brother to win control of family firm, court files allege
- Trump Stopped Going to Dover AFB To Receive Bodies After Getting Berated On First Visit
- Biden’s Early Climate Focus and Hard Years in Congress Forged His $2 Trillion Clean Energy Plan
- New FBI Documents Show What Witnesses In The Mueller Probe Told Federal Investigators About Trump And Russia
- Congressional investigation finds over $1 billion in PPP fraud
- College Football Is Still Recklessly Barreling Forward (So, so stupid.)
- Twitter to Add Context to Trending Topics
- The Unlikely Kennedy Who Ended the Kennedy Dynasty
- Sen. Markey wins Massachusetts primary, defeating Rep. Joe Kennedy (Excellent news; Markey has been and will continue to be a champion on the #1 issue, by far, facing humanity, which is the climate crisis.)
- How Markey took down a Kennedy
- The Reinvention of Ed Markey (“In defeating Joe Kennedy, the long-serving Massachusetts senator turned his biggest vulnerability into an opportunity.”)
- Richard Neal, one of the most powerful Democrats in Congress, fends off primary challenge (“Richard Neal, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, faced a formidable challenge from progressive mayor Alex Morse.”)
- New Report Recommends These D.C. Sites Be Renamed Or Removed Over Ties To Slavery And Racism (Or contextualized. Not sure they they left that out in the headline, but it’s misleading.)
- Judge dismisses Democratic suit against elections officials who let Freitas, Good qualify for ballot
- Dismissal of suit clears way for Good, Freitas to appear on November ballots
- Chamber of Commerce backs freshmen House Dems, marking shift (Including this item because they endorsed Reps. Elaine Luria and Abigail Spanberger.)
- Video: Congresswoman Elaine Luria’s Campaign Launches New Television Ad Entitled “Letters”
- Video: Racist New Bob Good (R-VA05) Ad “Superimposes a Photo of…Cameron Webb over video of fires and looting…tells voters to ‘look past [Webb’s] smooth presentation”
- AG Mark Herring Continues Fight to Block Trump Administration’s Attempts to Undermine Census
- Access to ballot boxes and other measures will help all voters
- Rozell: Don’t Be Fooled Virginia, Trump Just Might Pull Off the Unexpected Here (The *only* reason I’m posting this is to say that this is embarrassing and laughable. As Nate Silver tweeted yesterday, “While one should always be alert to the possibility of systematic polling errors in either direction, this (alleging that polls are biased by 5-6 points against Trump because of shy Trump voters) is completely insane.”)
- BREAKING/Video: After Failing to Report Yesterday, Qualified Immunity Bill Reports 12-8 From Virginia House Appropriations Committee
- Should Virginia Police Be Protected From Civil Lawsuits? State House Revives Immunity Bill
- As Labor Day approaches, Northam warns ‘virus is still alive and well’
- Video, Live Blog: Gov. Ralph Northam’s Update on COVID-19 Situation in Virginia
- Northam: It’s wrong to send virus-exposed teachers into classrooms
- As climate change increases precipitation, Northam aims to replace dam restoration funding
- In hopes of preventing holiday COVID-19 surge, Northam says he’ll keep restrictions on Hampton Roads through Labor Day
- Some State Lawmakers Worry Pandemic Could Stymie Civic Education Effort
- Despite rosy projections, all is not well with the Mountain Valley Pipeline
- Crowd gathers in Portsmouth again to defend Sen. Louise Lucas against Confederate monument charges (“Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax joined about 150 people at a rally to support the power state senator’s actions on June 10, when protesters spray painted and split the downtown monument apart.”)
- Local officials beseech Trump, Pence to wear masks while in Arlington (“Several incidents prompt Rep. Don Beyer, County Board chair to point out pandemic rules”)
- JMU shifting to online classes, asking students to leave campus after 500 coronavirus cases
- Gov. Ralph Northam Endorses Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney for Reelection; Virginia Legislative Black Caucus Chair Del. Lamont Bagby Expected to Do the Same This Evening
- White CPD officer charged with assault and battery after March arrest of Black man
- Woman struck by rubber bullet alleges excessive force used by Richmond and state police in protests
- CNU students bring Black Lives Matter demonstration to campus
- Brief surge of heat and humidity, then a beautiful weekend
