How Kamala Harris Is Creating a New Majoritarian Center

Economic policies that are both broadly popular and broadly beneficial are defining a new center. It’s Harris’s neoliberal critics who are extreme.

The New Republic

#VicePresident #KamalaHarris issues #HurricaneMilton #warning to #residents as ‘#lifethreatening#storm heads for west-central #Florida.

The #Category4 #Hurricane has sustained #winds of 155 mph with higher gusts, posing a serious #threat to #Florida's #GulfCoast

— I am putting all the hurricane stories together in the #DemocraticParty part of the Megathread today.

https://www.the-independent.com/tv/news/category-6-hurricane-milton-kamala-harris-warning-b2625569.html

Kamala Harris issues Hurricane Milton warning to residents as ‘life-threatening’ storm heads for Florida

The Independent

#HurricaneMilton Is a #Category5 #Storm —it has since dropped back to a Category 4 storm — and #Republicans Don’t Seem to Give a #RatsAss

Not having a #climate #policy is one way of having a #climatepolicy.

https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a62532351/hurricane-milton-republican-response/

Hurricane Milton Is a Category 5 Storm, and Republicans Don’t Seem to Give a Rat’s A**

Not having a climate policy is one way of having a climate policy.

Esquire
rump slams Harris for not visiting hurricane hit North Carolina - while she is there

The Independent

#KamalaHarris calls #Fascist #Florida #Governor #RonDeSantis#utterlyirresponsible’ for #refusing #call with her on #hurricane #aid

She called him to discuss #HurricaneHelene and #HurricaneMilton aid. “People are in #desperate #need of #support right now and playing #politicalgames with this moment, in these #crisis situations, these are the height of #emergency situations, it’s utterly #irresponsible, and it is #selfish.”

https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/10/08/kamala-harris-ron-desantis-call-hurricane/

Kamala Harris calls Ron DeSantis ‘utterly irresponsible’ for refusing call with her on hurricane aid

Kamala Harris called Ron DeSantis "utterly irresponsible" for refusing a phone call with her to discuss Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.

PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

#Fascist #Florida #Governor #RonDeSantis Snubs #VicePresident #KamalaHarris’s #HurricaneRelief #Calls for the #Dumbest #Reason.

DeSantis is dodging the Harris' calls to #coordinate #HurricaneRelief after #HurricaneHelene and ahead of #HurricaneMilton’s impending landfall. His #avoidance seems aimed at creating a #weapon for #Republicans to use in the 2024 #Election #Campaign. Essentially, DeSantis is #PlayingPolitics with people's lives.

https://newrepublic.com/post/186878/ron-desantis-kamala-harris-hurricane-relief-calls

Ron DeSantis Snubs Harris’s Hurricane Relief Calls for Dumbest Reason

Ron DeSantis has been dodging Kamala Harris’s calls in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

The New Republic

#DemocraticParty #Nominee for President #KamalaHarris calls #ConvictedFelon #DonaldTrump ‘incredibly #irresponsible’ for spreading #disinformation about the response to the aftermath of #HurricaneHelene

“There’s a lot of mis- and disinformation being pushed out there by the former president about what is available, particularly to the survivors of Helene,” Harris told reporters. “It’s extraordinarily irresponsible. It’s about him. It’s not about you.”

https://apnews.com/article/trump-harris-hurricane-helene-misinformation-552e413dfb6c1b3e37eca0d2114668ea

Harris slams 'incredibly irresponsible' Trump over Hurricane Helene misinformation

Vice President Kamala Harris is calling former President Donald Trump “incredibly irresponsible” for spreading falsehoods about the federal response to Hurricane Helene’s destruction. Harris on Monday offered especially sharp words as a new storm bears down on Florida with just weeks until Election Day. She said, “There’s a lot of mis- and disinformation being pushed out there by the former president." Trump has made false claims since Helene, including saying the federal government is intentionally withholding aid to Republican disaster victims. He also falsely claimed that the Federal Emergency Management Agency had run out of money because all of it had gone to programs for immigrants in the country illegally.

AP News

[Fact Check] No #votes, no #aid?

No, 2020 #votes didn’t determine #disasterrelief #delivery in #NorthCarolina #counties.

North Carolina’s Democratic governor, #RoyCooper, requested a #federal major #disaster #declaration on Sept. 27 and #President #JoeBiden #approved it the next day. "Twenty-five counties were included in the #declaration, regardless of how they voted in the 2020 presidential election."

— This claim is false

https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2024/oct/07/instagram-posts/no-votes-no-aid-no-2020-votes-didnt-determine-disa/

North Carolina counties got aid from Biden administration

Relief and rescue efforts continue in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, but one person claimed President Joe Biden

@politifact
Harris undergoes a '60 Minutes' grilling as Trump sits it out

Vice President Kamala Harris for weeks was criticized for avoiding tough questions that came with long-form traditional media interviews.

NBC News
If you can send Israel 21 billion dollars of taxpayer money for a Genocide, you can spend that money on helping Americans.
In ‘Call Her Daddy’ interview, Harris rebutted Sarah Huckabee Sanders and spoke of empowering women

Kamala Harris’ appearance on the popular “Call Her Daddy” podcast was a clear rebuttal to Donald Trump and the MAGA movement. And she pulled no punches.

MSNBC
Election 2024: What polling shows about Black voters’ views of Harris, Trump

Black registered voters have an overwhelmingly positive view of Vice President Kamala Harris. That's according to a recent poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. About 7 in 10 Black voters have a somewhat or very favorable view of Harris, with few differences between Black men and women voters on how they view the Democratic candidate. Black voters’ opinions of former President Donald Trump, by contrast, were overwhelmingly negative, underscoring the challenges he faces as he seeks to erode Harris’ support among Black men. But the poll also found that despite this dramatic gap in views, many Black voters don’t see Harris as a candidate who will set the country on a better trajectory or make a substantial difference in their own lives.

AP News

— “but they’re less sure she would change the country for the better?”

Seriously?! In contrast to #Republican #WannabeDictator #DonaldTrump, who openly aligns with #whitesupremacist beliefs, this statement is absolutely absurd.

The choice for Black Americans between Vice president Kamala Harris, who represents progress, and Trump, who's a convicted felon and aligned with dangerous extremist ideologies, should be crystal clear to everyone.

This New Powerful Harris Ad Is Going To Break Donald Trump

This ad is powerful, using Trump's own words against him.

Crooks and Liars
Bombshell | Harris-Walz 2024

YouTube

#Octobersurprise is a ‘huge #myth,’ #VicePresident #KamalaHarris will win: #AllanLichtman

Looking ahead to November, eight of the keys favor Harris, while three do not, according to Lichtman. The final two keys — #foreignpolicy #success and #failure — could go either way but won’t #sway the final #outcome, he #predicted.

https://www.newsnationnow.com/cuomo-show/october-surprise-huge-myth-harris-will-win-allan-lichtman/

Rep. #JasmineCrockett Has Already #WonOver #Dallas. Now, She’s Going #National

Crockett has amassed growing #recognition by introducing the #art of the #masterful #clapback to a #DemocraticParty that hasn’t always been known for its quick #repartee.

https://www.vogue.com/article/rep-jasmine-crockett-profile-2024

Representative Jasmine Crockett Has Already Won Over Dallas. Now, She’s Going National

Crockett has repeatedly gone viral for introducing the art of the masterful clap back to a Democratic Party that hasn’t always been known for its quick repartee.

Vogue
LGBTQ And Abortion Rights Are On The Ballot In New York - GO Magazine

Proposal 1, also known as the Equal Rights Amendment, will appear on the back of New York state ballots at the polls this year.

GO Magazine

A Grand Unified #Theory of Why the #Trump - #Harris #Polls Might Be Wrong.

The #VP is way more #popular, #congressional #Democrats are #rising, and . . . the Harris-Trump numbers are stuck at +2?

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/a-grand-unified-theory-of-why-the

A Grand Unified Theory of Why the Trump-Harris Polls Might Be Wrong

The VP is way more popular, congressional Democrats are rising, and . . . the Harris-Trump numbers are stuck at +2?

The Bulwark

#Gay #Holocaust #survivor #GrandmaElli joins #TikTok to urge people to #vote against the next #Hitler.

With the help of her #kids and #grandkids, Grandma Elli has taken TikTok by storm to emphasize the #stakes of the upcoming #election

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/10/gay-holocaust-survivor-grandma-elli-joins-tiktok-to-urge-folks-to-vote-against-the-next-hitler/

Gay Holocaust survivor Grandma Elli joins TikTok to urge folks to vote against the next Hitler - LGBTQ Nation

With the help of her kids and grandkids, Grandma Elli has taken TikTok by storm to emphasize the stakes of the upcoming election.

LGBTQ Nation
Donald Trump's gay niece says we're not ready for the vengeance he'll unleash if he wins - LGBTQ Nation

She urged the American people to take his threats seriously.

LGBTQ Nation

As #US #Election Looms, 3 of 4 #Voters #Fear #PoliticalViolence.

"This most recent #poll shows that #voters want to #vote more than ever despite, or perhaps because, our #democracy is #threatened with the dark cloud of #electiondenial and #violence."

https://www.commondreams.org/news/political-violence-in-the-us

As US Election Looms, 3 of 4 Voters Fear Political Violence | Common Dreams

"This most recent poll shows that voters want to vote more than ever despite, or perhaps because, our democracy is threatened with the dark cloud of election denial and violence."

Common Dreams
— I personally have friends moving to Costa Rica before the November Election and they plan on staying at least through the Inauguration. If I had the money to do so, I probably would as well. Though I prefer the Philippines
OPINION: If Trump wins, count on continued culture wars, school vouchers and a fixation on ending the federal Department of Education

What would a new Donald Trump administration mean for U.S. education? Campaign speeches and statements and plans emphasize culture wars, school vouchers and a peculiar fixation on ending the federal Department of Education.

The Hechinger Report
The Boundless Destruction of Donald Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan

His solution to the housing crisis is the perfect distillation of Trumpism: It’s mind-blowingly evil, and it has no hope of working.

The New Republic

‘The #KKK Thought the Same’: #ConvictedFelon #DonaldTrump Hit with #Accusations of Scientific #Racism After Suggesting Certain People Will Commit #Murder Because ‘It’s In Their #Genes

“Let me guess…the #immigrants coming from #Europe don’t have the ‘#badgenes,” one X user wrote. “The #KKK thought the same about #black #people during #JimCrow and beyond,” someone else added.

https://atlantablackstar.com/2024/10/08/donald-trump-accused-of-scientific-racism/

‘The KKK Thought the Same’: Donald Trump Hit with Accusations of Scientific Racism After Sugge ...

Donald Trump is stirring controversy once again after suggesting undocumented immigrants carry a likelihood of committing heinous crimes based on genetic factors. The former president

atlantablackstar

After picking ‘#cognitive #problems#fight, #ConvictedFelon #DonaldTrump faces #awkward #questions.

As the race enters its final month, it's #Trump — who could become the oldest person ever to serve as #president — facing questions about being #CognitivelyImpaired.

— He's senile.

https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/picking-cognitive-problems-fight-trump-faces-awkward-questions-rcna174357

After picking ‘cognitive problems’ fight, Trump faces awkward questions

As the 2024 race enters its final month, it's Donald Trump — who’d become the oldest person ever to serve as president — facing questions about being impaired.

MSNBC

#ConvictedFelon #DonaldTrump’s #Ugly #ClosingArgument.

He delivers a #mix of #disinformation, #falseclaims about #cheating in #elections and #personal #attacks

— You know the mantra: “Every Republican accusation is actually an admission of their own guilt.” They love to project their desires, actions, and motivations onto their opponents.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/07/us/politics/trump-harris-fema-funding.html

Trump Accuses Harris of Funding Falsehood at Wisconsin Campaign Rally

He delivers a mix of disinformation, false claims about cheating in elections and personal attacks.

The New York Times

#ConvictedFelon #DonaldTrump Gets #Unhinged, Even for Him, Over #KamalaHarris#60Minutes#Interview
#CLUCKCLUCK

The former president claimed the vice president’s sitdown with “60 Minutes”—something he #chickenedout on after #agreeing to do it—was “the WORST Interview.”

https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-gets-unhinged-even-for-him-over-kamala-harris-60-minutes-interview

Trump Gets Unhinged, Even for Him, Over Kamala Harris ‘60 Minutes’ Interview

The former president claimed the vice president’s sitdown with “60 Minutes”—something he bailed on after agreeing to—was “the WORST Interview.”

The Daily Beast

Trump’s #Angry, #Abusive New #Tirade at “#Stupid#Kamala Demands a #Response.

As Trump unleashes a vicious stream of #insults at #KamalaHarris even as the #media shrugs, a #writer who tracks Trump’s #misogyny breaks down how overtly #Antiwoman his #strategy has become.

https://newrepublic.com/article/186892/trumps-angry-abusive-new-tirade-stupid-kamala-demands-response

Trump’s Angry, Abusive New Tirade at “Stupid” Kamala Demands Response

As Trump unleashes a vicious stream of insults at Kamala Harris even as the media shrugs, a writer who tracks Trump’s misogyny breaks down how overtly anti-woman his strategy has become.

The New Republic
Anderson Cooper is disgusted by Donald Trump's latest oral sex joke about Kamala Harris - LGBTQ Nation

"This is the Republican candidate for president" talking about "two of the most accomplished women in American political history," Cooper stressed.

LGBTQ Nation
Trump Marks October 7 Anniversary With Vile, Shameless Comments

Donald Trump has decided to weigh in on the October 7 anniversary, making disturbing comments about both Jewish people and Palestinians in Gaza.

The New Republic

Column: #ConvictedFelon #DonaldTrump seems to think he’s #losing. Would the #RepublicanParty #survive his #defeat?

With Trump's influence at the core of the party, could the Republican Party endure a defeat that unseats its controversial figurehead? Or would the cracks deepen, leaving it fractured and weakened?

https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-10-08/donald-trump-jd-vance-kamala-harris-election-2024-republican-jonah-goldberg

If Trump loses the election, will the Republican Party survive?

If Kamala Harris defeats the former president, a struggle for the GOP would ensue. But there are reasons to be hopeful about the party's future.

Los Angeles Times

— Not if we take former Vice President Mike Pence's words to Trump to heart, “you took a dying political party and gave it a new lease on life."

If Trump is out many of the Racists and White Suprmacists he brought to their big tent will leave and go home.

#ElonMusk Voices His #undyingloyalty to Trump: Fears #Imprisonment if #KamalaHarris #Wins the #Election

“I’ve been trashing Kamala nonstop.” Musk stated, expressing fear over the potential long-term consequences of continued Democratic leadership. “My view is that if Trump doesn’t win this election it’s the last election we are going to have”

— Don't imprison him, deport him for illegal coordination between his PAC and the Trump Campaign.

https://theindiamagazines.com/elon-musk-voices-support-for-trump-fears-imprisonment-if-kamala-harris-wins-the-election/

Elon Musk Voices Support for Trump: Fears Imprisonment if Kamala Harris Wins the Election

Elon Musk, in an exclusive interview with Tucker Carlson, warns of imprisonment if Trump loses the presidential election to Kamala Harris,

theindiamagazines.com -
FBI probe of Kavanaugh constrained by Trump White House, report finds

A congressional report finds new evidence of how the White House tightly controlled an FBI investigation into sexual assault claims against the Supreme Court nominee.

The Washington Post

Thanks to an ai generated image #MAGA thinks #Trump dredged through water to help #HurricaneHelene #victims—there’s just one problem.

A Facebook user shared a photo that appeared to show Trump wearing a life vest while walking through knee-deep water.

The image containing numerous #defects, including #missingfingers on Trump’s #hand, some users were quick to shower #praise on the #ConvictedFelon.

#Propaganda #Disinformation

https://www.dailydot.com/debug/donald-trump-hurricane-helene-waters-fake-photo/

MAGA thinks Trump dredged through water to help Hurricane Helene victims—there’s just one problem

A Facebook user shared a photo that appeared to show Trump wearing a life vest while walking through knee-deep water.

The Daily Dot

#MAGA #Republicans wear #genderaffirmingcare #hypocrisy all over their #snatched #faces — literally

The startling #trend of MAGA Republicans getting ridiculous amounts of #plasticsurgery while simultaneously denying #trans #people #access to gender affirming care is just the latest infuriating example of #conservative #hypocrisy.

https://www.pride.com/politics/republicans-plastic-surgery#rebelltitem8

MAGA sure do love gender-affirming care — for themselves

From Matt Gaetz to Kimberly Guilfoyle, MAGA Republicans sure do love gender-affirming care — for themselves!

Gay Pride - LGBT and Queer Voices

"#TheApprentice": the #film #ConvictedFelon #DonaldTrump doesn't want you to see

A new #movie about #young #DonaldTrump hits #theaters Friday, despite Trump trying to block its release. It paints an #unflattering #portrait of his #rise as a #realestate #mogul — and Republicans are calling it #election #interference.

The scenes are based on #IvanaTrump's #divorce #deposition in 1990, in which she detailed a 1989 #sexualassault.

https://www.axios.com/2024/10/08/trump-apprentice-film

"The Apprentice": the film Trump doesn't want you to see

It paints an unflattering portrait of his rise as a real estate mogul — and Republicans are calling it election interference.

Axios

#AndersonCooper left #speechless by this #bizarre #MelaniaTrump video. The video, released by #Melania to promote her memoir, due out next week, left Cooper stunned.

In the book, Melania defends the right to abortion — a stark contrast to her years of campaigning for Republicans who have actively sought to roll back abortion rights.

"That's the weirdest #promo I've ever seen... Wow."

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/10/anderson-cooper-left-speechless-by-this-bizarre-melania-trump-video/

Anderson Cooper left speechless by this bizarre Melania Trump video - LGBTQ Nation

"That's the weirdest promo I've ever seen... Wow.

LGBTQ Nation

After this #photo, #people are #wondering if #ConvictedFelon #DonaldTrump is #losingpatience with #ElonMusk

Now I’ve seen plenty of images of disgusting men in my life, but this one has special resonance. Imagine being such a #tool that you count a Donald J. Trump #political #rally as the most exciting #outing of your #adult #life.

https://www.intomore.com/the-internet/wtf/after-this-photo-people-are-wondering-if-trump-is-losing-patience-with-elon-musk/

After this photo, people are wondering if Trump is losing patience with Elon Musk - INTO

Imagine simping this hard for someone who hates you

INTO

The photo in question:

It's special...

A #Michigan #Senate #candidate aims to achieve what no #Republican has done in three decades. Win.

#Republicans think they see an opening in both contests.

https://apnews.com/article/senate-michigan-rogers-slotkin-4d193fdb4043982c7d8b39354b07fb8f

A Michigan Senate candidate aims to achieve what no Republican has done in three decades

Former Representative Mike Rogers is attempting to become the first Republican to win a U.S. Senate race in Michigan in 30 years. Rep. Elissa Slotkin stands in his way on the Democratic side and holds a significant fundraising advantage. The Michigan race could turn on how the presidential candidates perform in this swing state as some Democrats voice concerns about Vice President Kamala Harris' standing in her presidential bid. Rogers hopes to make up the fundraising gap with a strong statewide ground game. The seat became open after longtime Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow announced plans to retire. The Michigan seat will be a crucial factor in deciding who takes control of the Senate.

AP News
Senate candidate Tim Sheehy says women 'indoctrinated' on abortion

Montana Senate candidate Tim Sheehy said in newly unearthed audio that the Republican Party needs to do a better job at winning over young women on abortion.

NBC News
DeSantis administration warns TV stations to remove ad about abortion, Amendment 4

The DeSantis administration is pressuring local TV stations to take down an ad that promotes a “yes” vote on Amendment 4, which would enshrine abortion rights in Florida’s constitution.

MSNBC
"Caroline"

YouTube
Trish Carter-Goodheart Responds To Dan Foreman's Racist Comment

Who wants to tell him? 🙄

Comic Sands
Could Ted Cruz lose?

Colin Allred may be able to pull off what Beto O'Rourke could not.

Mother Jones
Trump Allies Threaten Deloitte's $3B Federal Contracts Over Employee's Disclosure Of JD Vance's 2020 Mess

Republican allies of Donald Trump are threatening to terminate the federal contracts of Deloitte, a major consulting firm, following the disclosure of messages from 2020 by one of its employees. The messages, which were critical of Trump's presidency, were shared by the employee.

Benzinga
Matt Gaetz will join gay Republican ‘self-serving traitors’ at Pennsylvania Trump fundraiser

"As a former Pennsylvania lawmaker and CEO of Agenda PAC, I’ve seen what happens when LGBTQ+ individuals align with the very forces that work to strip us of our humanity. Pennsylvania deserves better than this parade of self-serving traitors,” Brian Sims told The Advocate.

Advocate.com

#Republican #Extremist who called #dragqueens#paedophiles’ seen #dancing at #DragRace #star’s #show.

Gomez, who ran unsuccessfully to be #Missouri #secretaryofstate in August, became a contentious figure on the campaign trail because of her #offensive #diatribe and #stunts, including showing herself using a #flamethrower to #burn #LGBTQ+ #literature and #attacking #Democrat #BarbaraPhifer for having a #transgender #grandchild.

https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/10/04/valentina-gomez-republican-drag-lgbtq-clip/

Republican who called drag queens ‘paedophiles’ seen dancing at Drag Race star’s show

Resurfaced video footage of controversial Republican candidate Valentina Gomez shows her dancing at a RuPaul's Drag Race star's show.

PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Marjorie Taylor Greene blasted over her latest, dangerous, health tip

In a post on Sunday, Greene encouraged people to drink #rawmilk.

https://www.intomore.com/impact/politics/marjorie-taylor-greene-blasted-over-her-latest-dangerous-health-tip/

Marjorie Taylor Greene blasted over her latest, dangerous, health tip - INTO

Is this how Donald Trump wants to "Make America Healthy Again"?

INTO

Rule 1: Never listen to Miss 'Jewish Space Lasers,' #MarjorieTaylorGreene.

I put this together for a post about this on A friend's facebook wall...

Let's Talk About Raw Milk: A Friendly Guide

Hey there! I've noticed there's been a lot of buzz about raw milk lately, and I totally get why people are curious about it. After all, who doesn't want the most natural, healthy options for their family?

— (1/11)

But here's the thing - I've done some digging into the science behind raw milk, and I'd love to share what I've learned with you.

The Raw Milk Trend: What's It All About?

You might have heard friends or family members talking about switching to raw milk. Maybe they've told you it's more nutritious or that it's "the way nature intended." These claims sound pretty convincing, right? I mean, less processing usually means better for us... except when it doesn't!

— (2/11)

@Susan_Larson_TN

Anyone that thinks Idaho is not a breeding ground for racism, white-supremacy, Christian Nationalism, Misogyny, Patriarchy, and hate in general - has never been to Idaho.

@Susan_Larson_TN

More importantly, ban him from contracting with the federal government.

@vruz I am in favor of them using eminent domain to take his companies after they deport him.

@Susan_Larson_TN

I'll be just as happy in either order of that sequence of events 🙂