Friday, August 30, 2024. Annette’s News Roundup.
The CNN Interview.
The Before.
Much Right Wing nonsense about why our Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates shouldn’t be interviewed together.
Every single POTUS nominee I can remember -including Trump/Vance & Trump/Pence, you know, guy who almost got hanged- has done joint interviews w/their VP nominees. They run as a team and it’s an effective way to introduce a usually lesser known #2, to the country. #receipts pic.twitter.com/qMsVVm8N2z
— Ana Navarro-Cárdenas (@ananavarro) August 29, 2024
The last word before the interview by Trump’s classy running mate.
Sexist, misogynist asshole. pic.twitter.com/qwbaez3Ws2
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) August 29, 2024
The Interview itself.
Dana Bash asked the Vice President and her running mate every question the Right Wing has thrown into the universe about them. Both answered the questions directly and rationally.
The one most cited was this. 👇 Brava, once again, for a skillful and wise response.
Whenever the Vice President answered a question that was more personal and not simply a challenge from the Right, Kamala’s warmth and personality came through.
Here are two instances. 👇
Tim Walz similarly had a moment to shine, and be who he is.👇
Watch the Vice President as Governor Walz spoke. She knows she picked the right guy.
Finally, after the cameras have rolled and we have seen what we have seen, we are pleased to learn this 👇
No animals were killed during the making of this CNN interview.
And the Vice President and the Governor are people who Will always perform well and won’t feel heat even if fire is thrown at them. The September 10th Debate, if it happpens, is just around the corner.
One more thing. Or two.
The aftermath, or should I say the predictable aftermath.
Today Trump said that Kamala Harris, in the CNN interview with Dana Bash, “didn’t look like a leader”.
— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) August 30, 2024
What does a leader look like exactly?
I mean look at this…. Which one would you want to follow if based solely on “looks”. pic.twitter.com/xoeHIRap7R
There are no words.
On Wednesday, though, Anderson Cooper spoke out, on the same station that would soon air the Harris-Walz interview. Many of us already know what he proclaimed, that Donald Trump is unfit to be the President of the United States, but it is good to have a news anchor on an important station speak out.
Watch. Less than 4 minutes.👇
Anderson Cooper: “Today, he [Trump] took it to a whole other level. The former president of the US, who wants to be the next president, is now directly spreading the slogans of the conspiracy cult QAnon as well as posting a crude, sexist and misogynistic slure online…” pic.twitter.com/ApDxmpMqUe
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) August 29, 2024
Kamala is always busy.
Let’s be clear: Someone who suggested the “termination” of the Constitution should never have the chance to stand behind the seal of the President of the United States.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 5, 2024
Never again.
The Harris Effect - in the 13 states that have updated voter files since July 21st, we are seeing incredible surges in voter registration relative to the same time period in 2024, driven by women, voters of color, and young voters. pic.twitter.com/x6AGViJdjm
— Tom Bonier (@tbonier) August 27, 2024
Kamala and Tim’s rally in Savannah, GA yesterday.
https://x.com/anna_giaritelli/status/1829220549559570615?s=61&t=I_Od53CbnPTsbLcD0baXPg
BREAKING: Fox News has officially cut away from Donald Trump’s speech to cover this packed house in Savannah, Georgia at Kamala Harris’ rally. Even the media is acknowledging Kamala Harris has the energy and momentum. Retweet so all Americans see this. pic.twitter.com/bUxILlcDwS
— Kamala’s Wins (@harris_wins) August 29, 2024
Watch the rally itself. 28 minutes.👇
2 candidates for Vice President visited the Firefighters Union Convention.
What happened is almost embarrassing.
Touch to watch. 👇
A Tale of Two Campaigns.
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) August 29, 2024
1. Tim Walz cheered by firefighters.
2. JD Vance booed by firefighters. pic.twitter.com/90fj83Cjy3
BREAKING: Firefighters’ Union Members wearing “Trump is a Scab” shirts to welcome JD Vance today #UnionsForAll pic.twitter.com/6nzfKuB9Ku
— Scott Dworkin (@funder) August 29, 2024
What else can happen about Trump’s inappropriate and distasteful visit to Arlington Cemetery?
Apparently, much more.
https://x.com/hawaiidelilah/status/1829235955808776383?s=61&t=I_Od53CbnPTsbLcD0baXPg
After reporting on physical altercation at former president Donald Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery, NPR now reports the visit likely violated a federal law, amid reaction from family of another soldier whose grave was shown in Trump's video. https://t.co/LNTNqtBMp5
— Eric Deggans at NPR (@Deggans) August 29, 2024
As more and more details about Trump’s shameful recent visit to Arlington come out, I am reminded of a previous visit to Arlington by Trump’s older son.
Visiting Arlington National Cemetery Don Jr Is Reminded Of His Family’s ‘Ultimate Sacrifices’
— CitizensFedUp (@CitizensFedUp) September 7, 2020
‘I rarely get emotional,’ said Trump Jr, ‘Yet, as we drove past the rows of white grave markers, in the gravity of the moment, I had a deep sense of how much our family has sacrificed.’ pic.twitter.com/mGykXhJ3hH
The rotten apple doesn’t fall far from the Trump tree. We all know that.
Your Daily Reminder
Trump is a convicted felon.
On May 30th, he was found guilty on 34 felony counts by the unanimous vote of 12 ordinary citizens.
The Convicted Felon Donald J. Trump was scheduled to be sentenced on July 11. He will now be sentenced sometime around September 18th.
To quote a very wise man.
Trump isn’t just a convicted criminal.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 5, 2024
He’s a one-man crime wave.
Polls are not predictions but it is good to watch them moving forward, as the country will under Harris and Walz.
Do more. Worry less.
See you tomorrow.