August 2020 – Page 6

Biden calls on Trump to appoint coronavirus 'supply commander'

Posted on August 22, 2020 by bamdj

Former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE is calling on President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE to appoint a “supply commander” to oversee the distribution of medical supplies during the coronavirus pandemic.

Biden, who is running to unseat Trump in November, argued the president has put in place a faulty system to coordinate the country’s response to the virus, forcing hospitals and states to bid against each other to obtain critical protective gear.

“This public health crisis is foremost a human crisis, but it is also a crisis of supply, logistics and distribution,” Biden said in a statement Saturday. “States, hospitals, and health care providers should not have to bid against one another, or against the federal government to get the supplies that they desperately need.”

The former vice president said a supply director is needed to ensure the safety of front-line workers combating COVID-19 and unveiled his own plan to send materials to states and territories.

“We need a Supply Commander to step up and take charge and get the doctors, nurses, health care workers, first responders, firefighters, and cops the equipment they need to protect themselves and save lives,” he said.

Trump this week pushed back on calls from Democrats to appoint a czar tasked with overseeing the distribution of medical equipment during the coronavirus crisis.

Senate Minority Leader Charles SchumerChuck SchumerOvernight Health Care: US showing signs of retreat in battle against COVID-19 | Regeneron begins clinical trials of potential coronavirus antibody treatment | CMS warns nursing homes against seizing residents’ stimulus checks Schumer requests briefing with White House coronavirus task force as cases rise Schumer on Trump’s tweet about 75-year-old protester: He ‘should go back to hiding in the bunker’ MORE (D-N.Y.) was among those urging Trump to tap a supply director. The president told him to stop “complaining.”

“Somebody please explain to Cryin’ Chuck SchumerChuck SchumerOvernight Health Care: US showing signs of retreat in battle against COVID-19 | Regeneron begins clinical trials of potential coronavirus antibody treatment | CMS warns nursing homes against seizing residents’ stimulus checks Schumer requests briefing with White House coronavirus task force as cases rise Schumer on Trump’s tweet about 75-year-old protester: He ‘should go back to hiding in the bunker’ MORE that we do have a military man in charge of distributing goods, a very talented Admiral, in fact,” Trump tweeted Thursday, referring to Rear Adm. John Polowczyk, who is leading the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s supply chain task force.

“New York has gotten far more than any other State, including hospitals & a hospital ship, but no matter what, always complaining,” the president wrote.

Biden on Saturday slammed Trump’s efforts to coordinate a response to the outbreak, which has already killed more than 7,000 people in the U.S.

The former vice president said the White House’s efforts have resulted in a dearth of testing kits, personal protection equipment and personnel to remain on the front lines and has left those remaining in critical industries to fend for themselves.

“These are failures of organization, logistics, supply, and distribution,” Biden said.

“It is clear that the current structure President Trump has put in place is not working — either because he hasn’t fully empowered those in charge or because he hasn’t made it clear that the mandate must be to take over the entire supply chain and determine the demand across all of our states, tribes and territories for these critical materials,” he added.

Biden released his own proposal for grappling with the supply shortage, saying a supply commander should coordinate with all 50 states and that each state should appoint a czar of its own. Under the plan, the directors would also work with the National Guard and the U.S. Public Health Corps “to assess inventory of critical supplies and assist with their equitable distribution among other functions.”

The former vice president has been one of the most vocal Democratic detractors of Trump’s efforts to curb the coronavirus’s spread as he seeks to fix the national spotlight back on his presidential campaign, which has been largely sidelined to virtual events.

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WWE notes: ThunderDome, Dominik Mysterio, more

Posted on August 22, 2020 by bamdj

– Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barrasso posted video of the set up for WWE’s ThunderDome, which debuts at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida for this Friday’s SmackDown:

Footage from inside the Amway Center in Orlando, where WWE is working on its newest creation, the ThunderDome pic.twitter.com/WBx8Xx3U8a

— Justin Barrasso (@JustinBarrasso) August 19, 2020

WWE is doing a test of the ThunderDome on Thursday night and invited a limited number of fans to participate in the sneak peek:

WWE ThunderDome – a new state-of-the-art viewing experience that virtually brings our fans into the WWE arena via live video on massive LED boards – is debuting this week on Friday Night SmackDown. You are invited to join us for an exclusive Sneak Peek of this cutting-edge technology tomorrow evening, where we will be presenting a special match just for you. By participating, you will be part of our final production test and experience the WWE ThunderDome before anyone else.

Please let us know if you are able to join us by clicking the link below to register. Upon registration, you will receive another email on Thursday with instructions and a specific call time to join the WWE ThunderDome. NOTE: there are a limited number of virtual seats, so we will assign spots on a first-come-first-served basis.

Registration to be part of the ThunderDome for Friday’s SmackDown opened last night and reached maximum capacity in 30 minutes.

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– Seth Rollins told ESPN about choosing Dominik Mysterio as his SummerSlam opponent:

Everyone was kind of leaning towards the idea of Dominik. I didn’t even think twice about it. I think it’s a sign of good faith that the company, the people in charge, felt like I was capable of giving this kid his first match on a huge platform.

ESPN wrote about Dominik potentially using the name “Prince Mysterio” in the future:

While Dominik will wrestle under his real name at SummerSlam, Rey and Dominik have discussed Dominik performing under the name ‘Prince Mysterio’ in the future after he receives more training. Dominik already has the Prince Mysterio gear and mask designed, but wanted to hold off on debuting it at SummerSlam. The name is fitting since Rey, Spanish for King, would love nothing more than to pass down the Mysterio legacy to his son.

– WWE began selling virtual SummerSlam meet and greets with Drew McIntyre, Braun Strowman, Keith Lee, Seth Rollins, and Bayley today. Tickets cost $125 and include a two-minute private one-on-one video with the selected wrestler, downloadable video of the meet and greet within 48 hours of it taking place, and the ability to purchase exclusive personalized autograph items. McIntyre, Strowman, Rollins, and Bayley’s meet and greet sessions have sold out, while Lee’s is still available.

– Paul Heyman wrote about Renee Young leaving WWE:

I am, as many others are, just hearing / reading the news that @ReneeYoungWWE will be pursuing other dreams outside of World Wrestling Entertainment. Besides changing her IG name, I can only imagine the plethora of projects running through this young lady’s vivid imagination. Working with Renee has been an absolute pleasure. She always brought out the very best in everyone she worked with, and I am forever indebted to her for her on-screen generosity and trust. I look forward to whatever projects she chooses to grace with her passion and personality, and thank her for the opportunity to work with such a professional.

– Adam Cole, Dominik Mysterio, AJ Styles, and Cameron Grimes appeared on today’s episode of WWE’s The Bump

– The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley & Shelton Benjamin), Mandy Rose, Mark Henry, and Andrade, Angel Garza & Zelina Vega are appearing on Sunday’s pre-SummerSlam edition of The Bump. That Bump episode will begin at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time.

– Triple H is a guest on today’s episode of the Bill Simmons Podcast.

– WWE uploaded a Playlist video on wrestlers’ first SummerSlam matches.

– WWE’s YouTube channel uploaded Alexa Bliss vs. Ronda Rousey for the Raw Women’s Championship from SummerSlam 2018, Kevin Owens vs. Shane McMahon from SummerSlam 2019, and Goldberg vs. Dolph Ziggler from SummerSlam 2019.

Biden says he will broadcast regular coronavirus briefings

Posted on August 21, 2020 by bamdj

Former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE said Sunday he will begin broadcasting regular briefings about the coronavirus pandemic from his home in Delaware, following criticism from some on the left that he’s been absent as the public health crisis has escalated.

During a telefundraiser on Sunday, a donor told Biden that he wanted to see the former vice president cut a more public profile when it comes to the government’s coronavirus response.

“I would just love to see you more,” the donor told Biden. “Like, how do we get more of you and less of [President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE] on our airwaves?”

Biden that his campaign team is installing a “new high-speed line” in his home and turning a recreation room into a television studio so he can broadcast from home at a time when government officials are asking people to stay indoors.

Biden said he expected to address voters from his home on Monday at 11:30 a.m. EDT.

“I’m going to speak to these issues,” Biden said.

Biden has not spoken on camera since Tuesday night, when he won resounding primary victories over Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.) in Florida, Illinois and Arizona.

Those victories helped Biden open up what many view as a nearly insurmountable lead over Sanders in the race to be the Democratic presidential nominee.

Sanders remains in the race for now. Since Tuesday’s election, he’s held several online roundtable events to address the growing crisis around the coronavirus. In addition, Sanders has used his campaign email list to raise more than $2 million for charities that assist those hit hardest by the crisis.

Some of Sanders’s supporters have accused Biden of being absent in a time of crisis, arguing that he’s kept too low of a profile since effectively sewing up the nomination on Tuesday.

During a press call with reporters on Friday, Biden said he was “desperately” looking for innovative ways to get his message out since he’s been sidelined from the campaign trail.

“I want to be in daily or at least significant contact with the American people and communicate what I would be doing and what I think we should be doing,” Biden said.

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Sanders calls for $2,000 monthly payments, suspending some bills amid pandemic

Posted on August 21, 2020 by bamdj

Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.) on Friday outlined wide-ranging priorities for a fourth coronavirus relief package as lawmakers begin to discuss new legislation amid the pandemic.

Sanders, in a list released by his presidential campaign, is calling for a future coronavirus bill to include a $2,000 monthly “emergency payment” to every person in the country “until the crisis has passed.”

“We must provide direct, recurring, monthly payments to every person in the country, regardless of income, tax filing, or immigration status. That means reaching every person in the United States, including the undocumented, the homeless, the unbanked, and young adults excluded from the CARES ACT,” Sanders added in a post on his campaign website.

The third coronavirus bill, passed late last week, provided a one-time check of $1,200 to individuals making up to $75,000. The amount of assistance scales down until the gross adjusted annual income hits $99,000, where it would be phased out altogether. It also provided an additional $500 per child.

But Democrats were quick to argue that a one-time payment would not be substantial enough to help Americans keep up with monthly bills, as the coronavirus appears poised to shutter large swaths of the economy for months.

The White House initially asked for two rounds of direct payments, but Senate Republicans said they wanted to make sure the second round was needed.

“In this unprecedented moment in modern American history, it is imperative that we respond in an unprecedented way. That means that Congress must pass, in the very near future, the boldest piece of legislation ever written in modern history,” Sanders said in a statement.

In addition to the direct assistance, Sanders is also pitching using the next bill to ensure Americans stay on payroll, using Medicare to help cover health care costs, bolstering use of the Defense Production Act, offering hazard pay for front line workers, providing $600 billion to states and cities and “freezing” monthly rent and mortgage payments.

That includes suspending “monthly expenses like rent, mortgage payments, medical debt, and consumer debt collection for four months. We must ensure that these payments are not deferred, coming due as soon as the emergency is lifted, but completely suspended,” Sanders wrote on his campaign website.

He is also calling for canceling student debt payments for the duration of the crisis, placing “an immediate moratorium on evictions, foreclosures, and utility shut-offs” and restoring utilities to individuals who have had them shut off.

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Democrat-backed candidate wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Posted on August 21, 2020 by bamdj

Dane County Circuit Judge Jill Karofsky unseated Justice Daniel Kelly in a hotly contested race for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat last week that drew national attention from both major political parties, according to Monday evening reports.

The Wisconsin primaries took place April 7 despite multiple legal challenges that wound their way to the state and U.S. supreme courts. The Wisconsin Supreme Court was largely responsible for the election going forward as planned last week after it overruled an order by Gov. Tony Evers (D) to delay the primary until June 9. A move to extend absentee ballot voting was also largely rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court on April 6.

In a statement Monday night, Karofsky sent a “heartfelt thank you to the hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites who made their voice heard in this unprecedented election.”

“Although we were successful in this race, the circumstances under which this election was conducted were simply unacceptable, and raise serious concerns for the future of our democracy. Nobody in this state or in this country should have been forced to choose between their safety and participating in an election. Too many were unable to have their voices heard because they didn’t feel safe leaving their home or their absentee ballots weren’t counted,” she added.

Judge Jill Karofsky’s statement on tonight’s election results: pic.twitter.com/IbVNAboEmB

— Judge Jill Karofsky (@judgekarofsky) April 13, 2020

While the race was technically nonpartisan, Karofsky drew support from national Democrats, while the GOP fell in line behind Kelly, who was appointed to the court in 2016 to fill a vacancy and was running for his first full term.

Karofsky’s win will cut the conservative majority in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court to 4-3.

Her win comes despite President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE’s vocal support of her opponent, including two tweets mentioning Kelly by name just days ahead of the primary.

Vote today, Tuesday, for highly respected Republican, Justice Daniel Kelly. Tough on Crime, loves your Military, Vets, Farmers, & will save your 2nd Amendment. A BIG VOTE! https://t.co/1FPYjzZCoH

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 7, 2020

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that tomorrow’s election will proceed as scheduled. VOTE for Justice Daniel Kelly tomorrow, and be safe! https://t.co/rYkcxaae1k

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 7, 2020

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“As a trial court judge, a prosecutor, and victim advocate, Judge Karofsky knows that every decision has a real impact on individuals and families across Wisconsin,” he told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Biden’s former top opponent for the nomination, Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.), also endorsed Karofsky, telling the Journal Sentinel that the next state Supreme Court justice “should stand up for the needs of working people and civil rights, not huge corporate CEO donors.”

The Hill's Campaign Report: States divided over when to reopen amid pandemic

Posted on August 21, 2020 by bamdj

Welcome to The Hill’s Campaign Report, your daily rundown on all the latest news in the 2020 presidential, Senate and House races. Did someone forward this to you? Click here to subscribe.

We’re Julia Manchester, Max Greenwood and Jonathan Easley. Here’s what we’re watching today on the campaign trail.

LEADING THE DAY:

The political divide over how and when to reopen the U.S. economy is deepening across the country, with Republican southern governors becoming the first to move to reopen their states’ businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The governors of Georgia, South Carolina, Florida and Texas have already began lifting restrictions, citing the need for their states’ economies to get back on track amid rising unemployment numbers across the country.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) has led one of the most aggressive reopening efforts, calling on parts of the economy across the state, including close-contact businesses like nail salons, barbershops and massage studios, to open as soon as Friday.

However, Kemp has faced backlash for the move, including from the leader of his own party, President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE. Trump’s public break from Kemp on the issue led to Georgia GOP Rep. Doug CollinsDouglas (Doug) Allen CollinsKoch-backed group launches ad campaign to support four vulnerable GOP senators Jon Ossoff to challenge David Perdue after winning Georgia Democratic primary The Hill’s Campaign Report: Bad polling data is piling up for Trump MORE to side with the president over his own state’s governor.

“The president wants the country open. I want the country open. The governor wants the country open. The problem is how do you do it? And I think that’s the problem with leadership,” Collins said on “Fox & Friends.”

But there’s a backstory to Collins’s latest statement: remember, he is running for Senate against Sen. Kelly LoefflerKelly LoefflerKoch-backed group launches ad campaign to support four vulnerable GOP senators Jon Ossoff to challenge David Perdue after winning Georgia Democratic primary Candidates headed to runoffs in Georgia House race to replace Doug Collins MORE, a Republican whom Kemp appointed to the seat vacated by retired Sen. Johnny IsaksonJohnny IsaksonJon Ossoff to challenge David Perdue after winning Georgia Democratic primary Candidates headed to runoffs in Georgia House race to replace Doug Collins Justice Department closing stock investigations into Loeffler, Inhofe, Feinstein MORE (R). Loeffler has remained supportive of Kemp.

“Senator Loeffler, like Governor Kemp, is working to make sure we reopen our economy and get back to work in a safe and healthy way,” Loeffler’s spokesman said in a statement to The Hill.

Meanwhile, Democrats have continued hitting the Republican governors looking reopen their economies in the very-near future.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-CortezAttorney says 75-year-old man shoved by Buffalo police suffered brain injury How language is bringing down Donald Trump Highest-circulation Kentucky newspaper endorses Charles Booker in Senate race MORE (N.Y.) tweeted on Thursday that GOP governors like Kemp “are sending vulnerable workers to die w/ false claims of safety.”

Expect to see escalation in the political fight to reopen as the crisis in the U.S. continues.

– Julia Manchester

FROM THE TRAIL:

Trump is moving to shore up his political base amid growing criticism of his handling of the coronavirus crisis. The president has made several efforts in recent days to bolster his most fervent supporters, led by his new moves to restrict immigration. Niall Stanage reports.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D), whose response to the coronavirus has been widely popular in her home state, says she’ll do whatever she can to help Biden win the White House, whether she’s his running mate or not. Julia Manchester reports.

PERSPECTIVES:

Madison Gesiotto: What will Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE voters decide in the election this year?

David Schultz: How the coronavirus could impact the election this year

FROM CONGRESS & THE STATES:

Ocasio-Cortez, one of the most prominent backers of Sen. Bernie Sanders’s (I-Vt.) unsuccessful bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, said that she will vote for Biden in November, The Hill’s Aris Folley reports.

POLL WATCH:

Reuters/Ipsos: Biden leads in three critical battleground states.

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY – NEW JERSEY
Biden: 54 percent
Trump: 38 percent

FOX NEWS – Pennsylvania
Biden: 50 percent
Trump: 42 percent

FOX NEWS – Michigan
Biden: 49 percent
Trump: 41 percent

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

(Keep in mind these dates could change because of the outbreak.)

April 28:
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May 2:
Kansas Democratic primary

May 12:
Nebraska primaries

May 19:
Oregon primaries

May 22:
Hawaii Democratic primary

June 2:
Delaware primaries
District of Columbia primaries
Indiana primaries
Maryland primaries
Montana primaries
New Mexico primaries
Pennsylvania primaries
Rhode Island primaries
South Dakota primaries

June 9:
Georgia primaries
West Virginia primaries

June 23:
Kentucky primaries
New York primaries

July 7:
New Jersey primaries

July 11:
Louisiana

July 14:
Alabama Republican Senate primary runoff

August 11:
Connecticut primary

August 17-20:
Democratic National Convention

August 24-27:
Republican National Convention

Two hopeful things

Sports fans have had a tough month with the cancellation of live sporting events and being forced to watch games past on televisions.

But never fear, the NFL’s virtual draft airs tonight!

ABC, ESPN and the NFL Network will air all seven rounds of the 2020 draft starting tonight through Saturday.

The draft orders for the first round can be found here.

The draft was originally slated to be held in Las Vegas, but due to stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will instead announce the names of the first 2020 round picks from his home in New York.

And for music fans: The Rolling Stones released a new single today titled “Living in a Ghost Town.” According to the group’s lead singer Mick Jagger, the Stones recorded the music before the pandemic as part of a whole upcoming album.

“The Stones were in the studio recording new material before the lockdown & one song — Living In A Ghost Town — we thought would resonate through the times we’re living in,” Jagger said in a tweet on Thursday.

The Stones were in the studio recording new material before the lockdown & one song – Living In A Ghost Town – we thought would resonate through the times we’re living in. It’s out at 5pm BST today and you can hear the track and interview on @Beats1 now! https://t.co/MkrRESZwY6 pic.twitter.com/4rHPctkwws

— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) April 23, 2020

For more good news, be sure to check out The Hill’s Selfless Acts page, where our reporters are detailing how Americans are helping each other through the coronavirus pandemic.

We’ll be back tomorrow with more campaign news of the day.

Tara Reade tells AP Biden complaint did not explicitly detail assault, harassment

Posted on August 21, 2020 by bamdj

Tara Reade, a former Senate staffer who has alleged she was sexually assaulted by former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE, told The Associated Press that the complaint she filed 27 years ago did not explicitly accuse the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee of sexual harassment or assault.

“I remember talking about him wanting me to serve drinks because he liked my legs and thought I was pretty and it made me uncomfortable,” Reade told the AP on Friday. “I know that I was too scared to write about the sexual assault.”

Reade, who previously said she filed a sexual harassment complaint against Biden, said “uncomfortable” was the main word she used in her complaint and noted she was fearful of retaliation. Reade said she intended to report the harassment and assault but “chickened out.”

The existence of that report has become a key factor in the allegations against Biden. The presumptive Democratic nominee has vehemently denied the allegations, and on Friday his campaign called for both the secretary of the Senate and the National Archives to assist in locating the alleged complaint file.

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Even if the complaint is located, Reade has not claimed the filing detailed the sexual assault allegation she reported in March. She did not formally report the alleged sexual assault until April of this year, when she filed a police report in Washington, D.C., so any previous documents likely won’t produce evidence related to the assault allegation itself.

However, the claim received increased attention when Reade’s former neighbor came forward to say that Reade told her about the allegations in the mid-1990s, going on the record to corroborate the accusation.

The AP also talked to two people who corroborated Reade’s claims under condition of anonymity.

Democrats and the media have faced scrutiny this week from critics who point to what they call a double standard when it comes to how they addressed allegations against now-Supreme Court Justice Brett KavanaughBrett Michael KavanaughGOP senators urge Trump to back off Murkowski threat Judd Gregg: A government in free fall The 7 most anticipated Supreme Court decisions MORE and Biden.

Loeffler books $4M in ads for Georgia Senate race

Posted on August 21, 2020 by bamdj

Sen. Kelly LoefflerKelly LoefflerKoch-backed group launches ad campaign to support four vulnerable GOP senators Jon Ossoff to challenge David Perdue after winning Georgia Democratic primary Candidates headed to runoffs in Georgia House race to replace Doug Collins MORE (R-Ga.) is poised to spend roughly $4 million on a series of ads pushing back on criticism of her financial transactions and touting her efforts to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.

The ad buy is the most expensive yet from Loeffler, a multimillionaire former financial services executive who has already vowed to spend $20 million of her own money on the Senate race.

The three new ads are set to launch Tuesday on broadcast, cable, radio and digital platforms across Georgia, Loeffler’s campaign said Monday.

The ads characterize recent attacks on Loeffler as “liberal lies,” while touting her response to the coronavirus pandemic, including donating her Senate salary to charities involved in relief efforts.

“While the Left, media and her opponents play politics, Kelly will not be distracted by their false attacks,” Stephen Lawson, Loeffler’s communications director, said in a statement Monday. “Instead, she remains laser-focused on helping Georgians emerge from this crisis stronger than ever.”

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One ad draws a direct comparison between Loeffler and President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE, saying both have been “unfairly targeted” by attacks.

“The liberals unfairly target President Trump every day, just like they’re unfairly targeting conservative Kelly Loeffler,” a narrator says in the ad, as video clips of Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.), former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE and Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiTrump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names Black lawmakers unveil bill to remove Confederate statues from Capitol Pelosi: Georgia primary ‘disgrace’ could preview an election debacle in November MORE (D-Calif.) flash across the screen. “But they’re both standing strong.”

Loeffler was appointed to the Senate late last year to fill the seat of now-retired Sen. Johnny IsaksonJohnny IsaksonJon Ossoff to challenge David Perdue after winning Georgia Democratic primary Candidates headed to runoffs in Georgia House race to replace Doug Collins Justice Department closing stock investigations into Loeffler, Inhofe, Feinstein MORE (R). She will face voters for the first time in November, and she has already drawn an intraparty challenge from Rep. Doug CollinsDouglas (Doug) Allen CollinsKoch-backed group launches ad campaign to support four vulnerable GOP senators Jon Ossoff to challenge David Perdue after winning Georgia Democratic primary The Hill’s Campaign Report: Bad polling data is piling up for Trump MORE, who has touted himself as a Trump loyalist and more reliable conservative.

A handful of Democrats are also competing for the chance to flip the Senate seat. The Rev. Raphael Warnock is the preferred candidate of national Democrats.

Loeffler’s stock trades have come under scrutiny in recent weeks, with her political opponents accusing her of profiting off the economic turmoil spurred by the coronavirus pandemic. She has denied any wrongdoing, noting that her investments are made by third-party advisers without her knowledge.

McConnell acknowledges GOP faces 'challenging' political environment

Posted on August 21, 2020 by bamdj

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote GOP senator to try to reverse requirement that Pentagon remove Confederate names from bases No, ‘blue states’ do not bail out ‘red states’ MORE (R-Ky.) on Wednesday acknowledged that Republicans face a “challenging environment” as they battle to protect their Senate majority.

“We have a lot of exposure, a lot of great members up. We had a really good year in ’14, and so yeah, it’s a challenging environment,” McConnell told reporters.

He said Republicans are in a tough spot because they have to protect 23 Senate seats, compared to just 12 for Democrats.

Among those dozen seats, only Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama is truly endangered. But Republicans think they have a shot at knocking off Sen. Gary PetersGary Charles PetersWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Hillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Democrats demand Republican leaders examine election challenges after Georgia voting chaos MORE (D) of Michigan, a state Trump carried in 2016.

Asked about how Trump’s handling of the pandemic would impact down-ballot races, McConnell reiterated that “it’s a challenging environment.”

“It has been consistently throughout this cycle,” he added. “Just look at the numbers. That’s the only conclusion intelligently to read from it.”

A recent poll by Harvard, Northeastern and Rutgers universities surveyed 22,000 voters across the country and found that all 50 governors had higher approval ratings than Trump when it came to responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

That could make the fall campaign challenging for two Republicans in particular. Sens. Steve DainesSteven (Steve) David DainesSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Koch-backed group launches ad campaign to support four vulnerable GOP senators OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Interior faces legal scrutiny for keeping controversial acting leaders in office | White House faces suit on order lifting endangered species protections | Lawmakers seek investigation of Park Police after clearing of protesters MORE (Mont.) and Cory GardnerCory Scott GardnerSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Interior faces legal scrutiny for keeping controversial acting leaders in office | White House faces suit on order lifting endangered species protections | Lawmakers seek investigation of Park Police after clearing of protesters The Hill’s Campaign Report: Republicans go on attack over calls to ‘defund the police’ MORE (Colo.) are running against a sitting and a former Democratic governor, respectively.

In Arizona, former astronaut Mark Kelly, the Democratic Senate candidate, has opened up a sizable lead in the polls over Sen. Martha McSallyMartha Elizabeth McSallyGOP senators introduce resolution opposing calls to defund the police No evidence of unauthorized data transfers by top Chinese drone manufacturer: study Senate Democratic campaign arm launches online hub ahead of November MORE (R).

Republican Sens. Susan CollinsSusan Margaret CollinsRepublicans prepare to punt on next COVID-19 relief bill Trump tweets spark fresh headache for Republicans Trump’s tweet on protester sparks GOP backlash MORE (Maine) and Thom TillisThomas (Thom) Roland TillisKoch-backed group launches ad campaign to support four vulnerable GOP senators The Hill’s Campaign Report: It’s primary night in Georgia Tillis unveils new 0,000 ad in North Carolina Senate race MORE (N.C.) are in toss-up races, while a recent poll shows Sen. Joni ErnstJoni Kay ErnstGeorge Conway group hits Ernst in new ad GOP senators introduce resolution opposing calls to defund the police The Hill’s Campaign Report: Republicans go on attack over calls to ‘defund the police’ MORE (R-Iowa) in a much tougher race than expected against Democrat Theresa Greenfield.

Republicans control 53 seats, which means Democrats would need a net pickup of three seats and the White House to win back the Senate majority, which they lost in the 2014 midterm election.

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Iowa Democrat tops Ernst in early fundraising report

Posted on August 21, 2020 by bamdj

Iowa Democrat Theresa Greenfield outraised Sen. Joni ErnstJoni Kay ErnstGeorge Conway group hits Ernst in new ad GOP senators introduce resolution opposing calls to defund the police The Hill’s Campaign Report: Republicans go on attack over calls to ‘defund the police’ MORE (R) in the state’s Senate race in the first half of the second quarter of 2020, according to a pre-primary report.

Greenfield raised about $1.5 million and has $4.7 million in the bank, according to her campaign’s latest filing with the Federal Election Commission. Meanwhile, Ernst raised $1.2 million, but boasts a beefier balance of $7 million, according to her campaign’s filing.

Campaigns with primaries on June 2 have filed so-called pre-primary reports that cover from April 1 to May 13. Iowa is one of a handful of states that will hold its primary June 2.

“We outraised @joniernst in the weeks leading up to our #IASen primary! Iowans are ready to flip this seat, and we have the momentum to get it done,” Greenfield tweeted.

UPDATE: We outraised @joniernst in the weeks leading up to our #IASen primary! Iowans are ready to flip this seat, and we have the momentum to get it done. Help send this scrappy farm kid to the Senate. Chip in now: https://t.co/YdzYhVhIkB https://t.co/cvBoRrrzpr

— Theresa Greenfield (@GreenfieldIowa) May 22, 2020

Greenfield is running against a handful of other Democrats for the chance to challenge Ernst, though the real estate executive is widely considered the front-runner in the primary.

Democrats are eager to contest Ernst’s seat as they try to take control of the Senate. Though Iowa trends Republican in statewide races and voted for President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE by about 10 points in 2016, the party is hopeful Greenfield can pose a stiff challenge in a presidential year that will likely have high turnout by both parties.

The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election handicapper, rates the race as “Lean” Republican.

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