Source: Bloomberg Politics
October 22, 2016
Clinton Stumps in Pennsylvania for Herself and Senate
Hillary Clinton made the case for herself in the presidential race against Donald Trump during rallies in Pennsylvania, and in a sign of her campaign's increasing outreach, also made a pitch for the efforts by Democrats to gain control of the Senate.
Trump's Gettysburg Address? He's Off-Message!
(John Hinderaker) When the focus is on issues, Donald Trump wins. When the focus is on collateral nonsense, Hillary Clinton wins. So our liberal media have desperately tried to deflect attention away from the vital issues that separate the parties and the candidates, and toward a succession of critiques of Donald Trump's personality. Sometimes Trump has enabled this, as with his four-day feud with the Khan family. But it no longer matters.
Source: Power LinePower Line
Immigration status serves as barrier for some students
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - Some students say they're losing out despite a New Mexico law that allows them in-state tuition at public colleges or universities and state-funded financial aid regardless of their immigration status.
The law has been in effect for 11 years but New Mexico's public universities and ...
MORE: Clinton Says a Pres. Trump Would Spend Time Suing Women
Donald Trump "basically said if he's president he'll spend his time suing women who have made charges against him based on his behavior," Hillary Clinton says of the Republican. Comment follows Trump's speech in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, vowing legal action against women who have accused him of sexual misconduct Trump said of the women, "all of these liars will be sued after the election" Clinton spoke to reporters on her campaign plane en route to Philadelphia Clinton's running mate Tim Kaine s
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Adtech isn't dead, it just has a lot of dead weight
LUMAScapes map the constellations and clusters of the digital advertising universe. For many years, that universe, like our own, was ever-expanding. But also like our universe, there's debate about whether it will continue to expand or end in a big crunch. I would argue the latter is happening — and happening now. Read More
Source: TechCrunch
Clues to a Mystery
(John Hinderaker) Europe is being roiled by a populist uprising against a gigantic wave of immigration from the Middle East. More than a million "refugees," the vast majority of them young men, have swarmed into Europe from Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and other Islamic countries. In days gone by, if large numbers of young men wanted to move into a foreign country, they had to be armed. No longer. Most Europeans are unhappy
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Confirmed: AT&T is buying Time Warner for $85.4B in cash and shares
After days of speculation, the deal is now official: AT&T is acquiring Time Warner for $85 billion in a mix of cash and shares, paving the way for another behemoth in the converged media horizon. The final acquisition price will be $107.50 per share, paid in half cash and half AT%T stock. This means that for each outstanding share of Time Warner stock investors will receive $53.75 in… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Journalists Release Video Of 'Terrifying' Run-In With Dakota Protesters [VIDEO]
'these people will have a stand-off with the cops'
Via: The Daily Caller
FDA Clarifies That Ban On Cigar Donations To Troops Was Deliberate
This congressman will push to get the ban removed
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Debate moderator Chris Wallace: 'Of course they didn't answer my questions'
Fox News host Chris Wallace had the distinct privilege of posing questions to presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton when they debated Wednesday for the last time before next month's election, but in the aftermath acknowledged he had a hard time getting answers from either.
The "Fox News Sunday" ...
Trump Saying "WRONG!": A Supercut
Say what you will about Donald Trump, but he was never afraid to tell his opponents when he thought they were wrong. Here's a compilation of him saying "WRONG!" Enjoy. WATCH: Follow Mike on Twitter
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PROJECT VERITAS: I Filed An FEC Complaint Against The Clinton Campaign And The DNC
The Democratic machine incited violence and planned massive voter fraud to game the election.
Via: The Daily Caller
Heading for a national healthcare wallet
Later this year, Anthem, Cigna, Aetna and Humana will all argue their respective mergers don't run afoul of antitrust laws. Aetna also announced it was pulling out of 538 of the 778 county health insurance exchanges in 2017 due to lack of profit potential. After a honeymoon period, corporate healthcare providers are measuring the Affordable Care Act's impact. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Trump Would Block AT&T-Time Warner Deal in Media Crackdown
Donald Trump said he would block the proposed AT&T Inc.-Time Warner Inc. tie-up if he becomes U.S. president, arguing that such media combinations leave too much power concentrated among too few companies, including ones he says are hostile to his presidential bid and rigging the election for Hillary Clinton.
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Donald Trump's closing argument is battle cry against Hillary Clinton's corruption
Donald Trump called on voters Saturday to help him defeat a "totally rigged system," delivering a speech billed as the closing argument for his presidential campaign that became a battle cry against the forces that he said conspire against him and the American people.
Trailing in most polls with 17 ...
Officers Who Shot Black Man During Struggle Won't Face 'Discipline'
'The conclusion is just amazing'
Via: The Daily Caller
Doctor Strange's science consultant talks about consciousness and the multiverse
Why does Doctor Strange need a science consultant? The Marvel Cinematic Universe isn't exactly known for its scientific accuracy, and with his psychedelic, magic powers, the character of Doctor Strange (created by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee, and played in the film by Benedict Cumberbatch) goes even further into fantasy. Nonetheless, astrophysicist Adam Frank served as science consultant on… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
With All Due Respect: Best of the Week (10/22/16)
Bloomberg Politics' Mark Halperin and John Heilemann present some of the biggest moments from the political week that was on "With All Due Respect."
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Avowed Abortionist Finally Tells It Like It Is, In One Blistering Quote
'No interest in trying to hide the reality'
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AT&T-Time Warner Wouldn't Be OK'd by My Adminstration: Trump
Donald Trump speaks Saturday at a campaign event in Gettysburg, Pa. Trump says change has to come from outside our very "broken" system "Every trade deal we have done is horrible," he says Related Story: Earlier, AT&T Mulls Reinvention for Web With $86 Billion Time Warner Deal
Source: Bloomberg Politics
20 of Victoria's Secret Model Lily Aldridge's Finest Moments [SLIDESHOW]
She's one of Victoria's Secrets finest
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Lawmakers, security mavens praise Donald Trump's robust plan for national defense
A lengthy list of lawmakers and security experts have stepped forward to praise Donald Trump's robust plan for national defense, which includes common-sense proposals like simply re-building a depleted U.S. military.
The list include a dozen members of Congress, led by Reps. Michael McCaul, chairman of ...
Fights Over Tobacco Tax Hikes Heat Up Across US
North Dakota's largest single tax increase in history
Via: The Daily Caller
The restaurant table(t) is getting crowded
Many of us have tried new services, like online food ordering, subscription meals and signing with your finger on a tablet-based point-of-sale system; but the reality is that we are still in the early phases of restaurant industry disruption. I believe that's about to change. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Goldman CEO Blankfein 'Supportive' of Clinton for Pragmatism
Lloyd Blankfein, chief executive officer of Goldman Sachs Group Inc., has shied away from publicly backing a presidential candidate this year, saying his support could harm that person's chances.
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Corrections of the day
(Scott Johnson) The total area of Minneosta is not quite 87,000 square miles. The total area of the United States is not quite 3,800,000 square miles. The numbers provide useful context to my nomination for the correction of the day. Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is one of the wonders of the state and the subject of Porter Fox's interesting New York Times travel article "On the water, and into the
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The Student Loan Bubble Is Crushing Black People
Twice as much debt as white grads
Via: The Daily Caller
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