Day: October 27, 2024

Former WaPo Editor Calls Bezos’ Refusal to Endorse ‘Cowardice’

Buck Banks

“This is cowardice, with democracy as its casualty. Donald Trump will see this as an invitation to further intimidate owner Jeff Bezos (and others). Disturbing spinelessness at an institution famed for courage.”

— Former Washington Post executive editor Marty Baron, on X, on the newspaper’s decision to not endorse in the election.

Ex-RNC Chair Michael Steele to Vote for Harris

Buck Banks

“I choose the love of my country over my party. I choose the noble responsibility of my civic duty. I choose my conscience because it reminds me of what I value as a citizen. I choose to stand with my neighbors against those who would lie to them, undermine their freedoms, turn neighbor against neighbor for the sake of one man. I choose a leader who, despite our political differences, values us more than herself.”

— Former Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele announced that he voted for Kamala Harris for president.

Obama Pummels Says Mark Robinson Makes Trump Look ‘Almost Normal’

Buck Banks

“I do not know where to start with this man. He called the civil rights movement crap. Called LGBTQ people filth. Self-identified as a Nazi. Suggested bringing back slavery. Now, I shouldn’t have to really get into all this. I think it’s fair to say you do not need a governor who makes Donald Trump look almost normal.”

— Barack Obama, talking about North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson (R).