A whirlwind 24 hours for Trump on abortion: From the Politics Desk
Politics

A whirlwind 24 hours for Trump on abortion: From the Politics Desk

Politics tamfitronics Welcome to the online version ofFrom the Politics Deskan evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House and Capitol Hill.In today’s edition, "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker breaks down how reproductive rights remain a thorny issue for the Donald Trump and the GOP. Plus, Washington correspondent Yamiche Alcindor examines how Kamala Harris is preparing for her first debate with Trump.Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.Reproductive rights remain a political land mine for TrumpBy Kristen WelkerThe past 24 hours have underscored how the abortion issue remains a major political land mine for Donald Trump and the GOP heading into the final stretch of the election.It started on Thursday — the same day Vice President...
Continue reading
The Whirlwind Of Events Defies What We Know About The Slow Grind Of Politics
Politics

The Whirlwind Of Events Defies What We Know About The Slow Grind Of Politics

Politics tamfitronics A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This is TPM’s Morning Memo.Sign upfor the email version.Politics tamfitronics History Comes At You FastThe rapid-fire series of events over the past 18 days has been as mind-bending a stretch in American politics as I can remember. Less than three weeks ago, Donald Trump was awaiting sentencing for his conviction in New York state on 34 felony counts and needed to win the presidential election to have any chance of avoiding additional criminal convictions and likely jail time. Then came President Biden’s Thursday night debate debacleleaving the anti-Trump forces adrift in the doldrums over whether Biden should remain as the Democratic nominee....
Continue reading