From TPM: A federal judge in Ohio on Friday restored early voting rights in the three days before the election, ruling in favor of the Obama campaign. U.S. District judge Peter C. Economus ruled that “restoring in-person early voting to all Ohio voters through the Monday before Election Day does…
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From Center for American Progress: The Obama administration today promulgated fuel-economy and carbon-pollution limits for 2017 to 2025 model cars. These essential standards will reduce oil use, save families money from lower gasoline purchases, create jobs, and reduce emissions responsible for climate change. Under these new standards U.S. companies will…
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Now that the GOP’s Racist Demagoguery Hatefest is over, let’s get back to the business of strengthening the middle class, increasing socio-economic mobility, and preserving the rights of women, people of color, the disabled, working families, and LGBTQ folk. (9)
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TPM: Obama Responds To Clint Eastwood’s Speech (6)
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From AP: The crowd cheered Eastwood’s entrance and his famed shouted his famed catchphrase, “Go ahead, make my day.” But backstage, stern-faced Romney aides winced at times as Eastwood’s remarks stretched on. Thank God this FREAK SHOW is over. Onwards now to the Democratic National Convention. Holla! (11)
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These self-loathing, uneducated souls have an inferiority complex so deep, it is so sociopathic. That is the modern-day Republican Party — the KKK…The American Taliban. See also: Black CNN Camerwoman Speaks Out After GOP Delegates Throw Nuts at Her, Saying “This is How We Feed Animals” (6)
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From ThinkProgress: A federal three-judge panel has struck down Texas’ restrictive voter ID law, finding it would suppress minority voting. The Department of Justice blocked the measure after it failed to get the pre-clearance required under the Voting Rights Act for states with a history of discrimination. The DOJ concluded…
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From Rachel Maddow: Republican efforts to restrict voting rights come in a variety of forms. Some of the most notable efforts involve onerous voter-ID laws and closing early-voting windows. But in Florida, GOP officials have also placed sweeping restrictions on voter-registration drives. As Laura explained overnight, new Republican-imposed rules have…
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