July 18, 2016 - Pensito

Play ‘Republican National Convention Bingo’

July 18, 2016 Buck Banks

Courtesy of Stephen Colbert and the “Late Show” there is a way for disgruntled Republicans to have fun during the Trump-vention.

Christie Bitter Over Not Being Chosen for Veep

July 18, 2016 Buck Banks

We don’t need another big mouth from Congress … What Donald needed was a partner who governed.

— Gov. Chris Christie (R), quoted by the Washington Post, apparently still very bitter about not being picked as Donald Trump’s running mate.

Nearly Half of Republicans Say Party Is on Wrong Path

July 18, 2016 Buck Banks

46%

Of Republicans said they think their party has “pretty seriously gotten off on the wrong track,” according to a new Morning Consult poll.

Trump Dominates First Tandem Interview

July 18, 2016 Buck Banks

2,160

Number of words Donald Trump uttered in their first interview together, while Mike Pence’s word count clocked in around 900. “When Pence did get the chance to speak, Trump would often cut him off with a correction or answer of his own,” reports the Washington Post: “Trump did most of the talking during the 21-minute segment that aired on Sunday night, while Pence sat beside him, gazing approvingly and allowing Trump to answer nearly all of the questions, even those directed at him.”

Three-Quarters of Latino Voters Back Clinton

July 18, 2016 Buck Banks

76%

Of Latino registered voters said they back Hillary Clinton in the presidential race, while just 14% said they back Donald Trump, according to the latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll.

More Proof Trump Campaign Is Just About Trump

July 18, 2016 Buck Banks

28

Number of minutes “Trump stood there alone … delivering a long and improvised riff that emulated his rallies instead of a traditional vice-presidential debut.” … If ever there was a moment for Donald J. Trump to share the spotlight, his formal announcement of his running mate on Saturday was it. Instead, his introduction of Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana was a remarkable reminder that ultimately, the Trump campaign is about one person,” the New York Times reports.

Barbara Bush Marvels Why Women Would Vote for Trump

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Day: July 18, 2016

Play ‘Republican National Convention Bingo’

Christie Bitter Over Not Being Chosen for Veep

We don’t need another big mouth from Congress … What Donald needed was a partner who governed.

— Gov. Chris Christie (R), quoted by the Washington Post, apparently still very bitter about not being picked as Donald Trump’s running mate.

Nearly Half of Republicans Say Party Is on Wrong Path

46%

Of Republicans said they think their party has “pretty seriously gotten off on the wrong track,” according to a new Morning Consult poll.

Trump Dominates First Tandem Interview

2,160

Three-Quarters of Latino Voters Back Clinton

76%

Of Latino registered voters said they back Hillary Clinton in the presidential race, while just 14% said they back Donald Trump, according to the latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll.

More Proof Trump Campaign Is Just About Trump

28

Barbara Bush Marvels Why Women Would Vote for Trump

I don’t know how women can vote for him … It’s incomprehensible to me.

— Barbara Bush, in an interview with CBS News, on Donald Trump as the Republican nominee.

Poetic Justice

Verbatim

“They’ve invested heavily in AI labs. They’ve invested heavily in data centers. So, the first family has a financial stake in this industry, and as a result, the president of the United States is compromised.”

— “Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) on Monday said President Trump will likely not heed calls from technology leaders to implement guardrails on the development of artificial intelligence because of his family’s investments in the industry,” NewsNation reports.

— Jane Haman

“We’re working through some political issues in Israel. I think we agree with them on the end state. They just have a crazy election, and that makes them a little irrational in certain regards.”

— Jared Kushner, quoted by CBS News, on the lack of progress in Gaza.

Numerati

470

Reuters has documented at least 470 targets of retribution under Trump’s leadership – from federal employees and prosecutors to universities and media outlets. The list illuminates the sweeping effort by the president and his administration to punish dissent and reshape the government.

$184 million

50%

38%

31%