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Michigan Policast for Monday, August 17, 2020
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- Segment one: The Democratic ticket is Biden – Harris
- Segment two: The first of its kind virtual DNC convention
- Segment three: COVID-19 and Michigan
- Segment four: Matt Grossman, K12, and COVID
- Segment five: Trump Battle Royale: US Post Office
- Segment six: Kerry Ebersole Singh on the US Census
- Segment seven: Political notes
- Segment eight: Attack ad of the week
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The Democratic ticket is Biden – Harris
- Biden – Harris official site
- Harris pays early dividends for Biden campaign
- Sen. Stabenow criticizes Trump's record on trade deals, auto industry
- Biden, Harris haul in $48 million in 48 hours
- Trump Says ‘Don't Tell Me What I Know,' Refuses to Say Kamala Harris Is Eligible After False Birther Claims
- Kamala Harris Fast Facts
- Kamala Harris just showed why Biden chose her as his running mate
- Biden-Harris unveil first joint campaign ad
- 5 Takeaways On The New Biden-Harris Presidential Ticket
- ‘Could Have Been Our Own': Harris Nomination Hailed As Win For Representation
- How Biden Chose Harris: A Search That Forged New Stars, Friends and Rivalries
We've always risen to our country's greatest challenges – and we're ready to do it again.
Tomorrow, we'll kick off the #DemConvention and launch @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris to victory this fall.
You ready?https://t.co/NEJtNqxFPV pic.twitter.com/YsfpKTTbsH
— 2020 #DemConvention 🇺🇸 (@DemConvention) August 17, 2020
There is no question that we need immediate and drastic change in our country. And it starts with electing @JoeBiden on November 3.https://t.co/luIgk4nZhH
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 16, 2020
So far, there has been a successful roll out w/ Kamala Harris as VP. Every live interview poll has her with a net positive favorable. A majority of voters approve of the pick. Most impt, a majority say she is ready to step in as president if necessary. https://t.co/AbQxkKdR3V
— (((Harry Enten))) (@ForecasterEnten) August 16, 2020
“I expect they will engage in dirty tactics and this is going to be a knock-down, drag-out and we’re ready,” she said. https://t.co/DHp3ASCzzr
— HuffPost (@HuffPost) August 16, 2020
Rush called @KamalaHarris a “Ho” – saying “Joe & Ho” – & accused her of sleeping her way to the top.
This is you, @SenateGOP @HouseGOP @GOP. This is what you celebrate. This is who you honor. And hopefully, this is the grotesque behavior that will burn your party to the ground.
— Kurt Eichenwald (@kurteichenwald) August 16, 2020
The first of its kind virtual DNC convention
- Democratic National Convention official site
- DNC 2020: Watch Michelle Obama, Sanders, Cuomo at the Democratic National Convention Aug. 17
- Michigan lawmaker to help deliver keynote at Democratic convention
- The 5 most important DNC speeches
- Stacey Abrams among rising Democratic Party stars to deliver joint keynote address during DNC
- Democrats announce full list of convention speakers
- Trump campaign plans huge digital ad buy ahead of DNC, as Biden airs first ad with Harris
- Kasich on decision to speak at Democratic convention: America needs to go in a different direction
- Trump Campaign Makes Huge Digital Ad Buy During Democratic Convention
79 days until the most important election of our lifetime.
*ONE* day until the #DemConvention
Let’s make some history.https://t.co/NEJtNqxFPV
— 2020 #DemConvention 🇺🇸 (@DemConvention) August 16, 2020
NEW: Stacey Abrams and 16 other rising star Democrats will together deliver keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. https://t.co/luKwIxkiJb
— Jennifer Epstein (@jeneps) August 16, 2020
COVID-19 and Michigan
- Gretchen Whitmer: What if Trump Made Everyone Wear Masks?
- Michigan marks 100K coronavirus cases in 5 months. Experts warn we'll see at least 100K more
- Michigan coronavirus data
- Michigan: 67,778 recovered from COVID-19
- Michigan adds 18 deaths, 1,015 cases due to COVID-19
- Pandemic denial: Why some people can't accept Covid-19's realities
- Google worldwide coronavirus data
4 million free masks are being provided to #Michigan residents who are most vulnerable to #COVID19 through a partnership involving the state, @Ford & the @fema, @GovWhitmer announced today. Watch the update from @MichStatePolice at https://t.co/igRhLTHgX9. #MaskUpMichigan pic.twitter.com/b98PRD2Ejl
— Michigan.gov (@migov) August 14, 2020
The @DetroitRedWings, @Lions, @tigers and @DetroitPistons are all about stats – especially this one: wearing a mask can reduce the chance of spreading COVID-19 by 70%. So mask up, Michigan. Learn more at https://t.co/0IxxETXcv3. pic.twitter.com/me80FTJI7A
— Michigan HHS Dept (@MichiganHHS) August 7, 2020
Stay Smart. Stay Safe. @MichiganHHS reports today, August 15, 2020, 1,015 new COVID-19 cases & 18* deaths. For * details https://t.co/2tAAcYRyCj. Michigan's total cases are now 92,155 & 6,318 deaths. Find the latest data & #COVID19 news at https://t.co/niRBexCYOy. #MaskUpMichigan pic.twitter.com/bjyt3SFclg
— Michigan.gov (@migov) August 15, 2020
Matt Grossman, K12, and COVID
- Michigan Senate bill would let districts decide in-person or virtual teaching
- Gov. Whitmer, lawmakers reach compromise on plan for reopening schools
- Lawmakers, Whitmer reach education deal finalizing guidelines
- House Bill 5913 (2020)
- Dr Matt Grossman MSU page
- Michigan school reopening tracker: Find out if your district is starting in person or online
Trump Battle Royale: US Post Office
- Obama: Trump is trying to ‘actively kneecap' and ‘starve' the postal service – CNNPolitics
- Pelosi calls House back to act on Postal Service “sabotage”
- Postal Service warns Michigan about state deadlines for mail-in voting
- SOS – Benson to mail postcards encouraging voters to apply online to vote from home
- SOS – Rejected absentee ballot numbers highlight need for legislative changes
- Trump’s attack on the Postal Service is now a national emergency
- Trump is actively working to undermine the Postal Service — and every major U.S. institution
- Trump is undermining the post office to increase his reelection chances
- Trump Makes Clear His Opposition to More Money to Support Mail Voting
- Exclusive: Postal service inspector general reviewing DeJoy's policy changes and potential ethics conflicts
- Trump’s attacks on mail voting are turning Republicans off absentee ballots
- What could the president possibly mean when he says he wants to deny the Post Office funding?
- Postal service warns nearly every state it may not be able to deliver ballots in time based on current election rules
- Postal Crisis Ripples Across Nation as Election Looms
- Trump's attack on the Post Office is drawing more fire than any past scandal, and for good reason
Trump admits he's sabotaging the Postal Service so universal mail voting will be impossible during an election that will be conducted amid a pandemic this November pic.twitter.com/epmxcgwLjK
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 13, 2020
Trump’s calculated dismantling of USPS proves one thing clearly: He is WELL AWARE that we do not want him as our president. He’s chosen to blatantly cheat and put millions of Americans’ lives at risk in an effort to hold on to power.
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) August 15, 2020
Below is the USPS Board of Governors. Give them a call, send an email — do whatever possible to make your voice heard. Let them know that this is unacceptable and they cannot suppress our vote. #ProtectOurVotes pic.twitter.com/9oZGekiW72
— Biden | Harris War Room (Text READY to 30330) (@BidenWarRoom) August 15, 2020
Democratic leaders announce they are scheduling an emergency Aug. 24 hearing for top US Postal Service officials to testify before Congress after the agency sounded the alarm about its ability to handle increased mail-in-voting. https://t.co/73vICmCjHG
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) August 16, 2020
JAKE TAPPER: “There's no evidence of widespread voter fraud.”
MARK MEADOWS: “There's no evidence that there's not either.” pic.twitter.com/TbBXRPjd9S
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 16, 2020
NEW: @jacobbogage got USPS data showing at least 671 USPS mail sorting machines have been removed across the country since June. Represents a reduction in national mail sorting capacity of 21.4 million pieces of mail per hour. https://t.co/6lOGfByZBC pic.twitter.com/FGV1nto0kn
— Christopher Ingraham (@_cingraham) August 14, 2020
Kerry Ebersole Singh on the US Census
- Rush is on to count Detroit as Census 2020 deadline is shortened – Bridge Detroit
- Opinion | Trump's push to spoil the census — and make Democrats disappear – The Washington Post
- US Census – Michigan quick facts
- U.S. Census Bureau cuts short door-to-door effort, could cost Michigan
- Census undercounts likely, northern Michigan officials say
- U.S. Census Bureau Now Going Door-To-Door
- Whitmer bashes Trump admin. for curtailing census effort
Did you know an accurate census count helps to provide for free and reduced-price school lunches? Take the census today online (https://t.co/jjGmN8D4JW). Bonus: when you take the census now, you'll avoid the door knock! #CountMeIn pic.twitter.com/ULibWcYbkw
— Mi Civil Rights (@MiCivilRights) August 14, 2020
Don’t delay, fill it out today! @micensus https://t.co/pxtnoiwe3F. Or call toll free 844-330-2020
— Kerry Ebersole (@kerryebersole) August 7, 2020
Political notes
- GOP leader on Michigan budget woes: ‘We just need to suffer through it’
- Legislature’s taxpayer-funded contract with GOP-connected firm in Whitmer suit raises transparency concerns
- NEW MI-6 POLL: IF HOADLEY STRESSES TERM LIMITS, HE CRUSHES UPTON
- Fact Squad: John James skips details in ad claiming Peters ‘downplayed’ COVID
- Michigan Senate Candidate John James on Mojo in the Morning
MONDAY is the day we've all been waiting for! 🎉 Will you be tuning in for the random selection of Michigan's FIRST Independent Citizens #Redistricting Commission?? #ShapeMIFuture https://t.co/gTXpFhP8Ur
— VotersNotPoliticians (@NotPoliticians) August 14, 2020
Attack ad of the week
- Winner: Unprecedented | The Lincoln Project
- Runner up: Dignity | Joe Biden
- Don't Thank Us | VoteVets
- Vote Out Racism | Meidas Touch
- Breaks | Peters for Michigan
Runner Up: Dignity | Joe Biden
Winner: Unprecedented | The Lincoln Project
Transcript
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