Shipley told colleagues the decision to endorse was being reviewed by the paper's #billionaire owner, #JeffBezos. That's the owner's prerogative & common practice. On Fri, Shipley said that he told other #editorial board leaders on Thurs that mgmt had decided there would be no #endorsement, though Shipley had known about the decision for a while. He added that he "owns" this outcome. The reason he cited was to create "independent space" where the newspaper does not tell people for whom to #vote.
"Trump's reported racist insult about Mexican American soldier draws bitter backlash — and denials Atlantic reports Trump made the remark about slain Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillén in a discussion with staff members about the cost of her funeral, two sources said."
My daughter volunteered to help with my wife’s #GOTV postcards. US folks: Don’t forget to do your part the next two weeks by encouraging your friends and family! Check for opportunities with your local campaign, or DM me if you need some help connecting. #election2024#harris#vote
🚨On the record: Trump's former Director of National Intelligence, Dan Coats, suspects Putin is blackmailing felon Trump.
This should be a much bigger news story. This is the biggest national security news. The United States of America's fmr Director of National Intelligence believes that Trump is compromised by the dictator, who says that he will destroy #America. Please boost.
"In a letter sent to US Attorney General Merrick Garland and Badger State Attorney General Josh Kaul this week, the League of Women Voters pointed to a recent voter suppression scheme that, according to the group, has targeted “thousands” of young voters, including many college students. In an anonymous message, the sender warned them that voting in a state in which they are ineligible may result in fines of $10,000 and 3.5 years in prison." https://whowhatwhy.org/elections/election-integrity-advocates-demand-probe-of-wisconsin-voter-intimidation-scheme/ #Vote#Wisconsin#Intimidation
It could leave swaths of Americans wondering why we aren’t hearing as much about the #election. And less likely to #vote, too. #Meta doesn’t deny that it’s suppressing #politics & #SocialIssues. But as Fowler’s deep dive into Mrs. Frazzled’s #Instagram account shows, it has left users in the lurch — & won’t give straight answers about when, & how, it reduces the volume on what #users have to say.
Don’t say ‘vote’: How Instagram hides your political posts WaPo #tech columnist Geoffrey A. Fowler investigates how #Meta’s #Instagram, #Facebook & #Threads suppress #content related to the #election. Even discussing how to #vote isn’t safe. …Fowler shows exactly how #democracy dies on Instagram.
Michelle Obama: "This election couldn’t be closer. Every single vote will matter — even a handful of votes could be decisive in a swing state. That’s why we’ve all got to #DoSomething during these final few days of the election." copy: @KamalaHarrisWin#politics#vote
I heard this today and apologies for no link, but if you vote early via any method, once your vote has tallied, meaning you voted has been received, but not necessarily counted, your name is removed from the GOTV (Get Out The Vote) rolls, allowing those working GOTV to focus on those still to vote.
Unfortunately it won’t stop the texts and emails though.
As I sit here, I can say with certainty that in all my years, joining in this crusade to take America back from the brink of destruction is the greatest thing I have ever been a part of in my life. James Carville h/t William Kristol.
My republican brother and i long ago (since the escalator) have buried our past differences or as i tell him , he's now in the Democracy and Freedom tent.