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Don’t understand how Biden’s still ahead? You don’t know enough older black voters.

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(CNN)First things first: The theme song of the week is the closing credits to Baywatch. Biden could eventually falter, but it seems to me that those counting on it just aren’t talking to enough older black voters. Biden’s averaged 49% among all potential black Democratic primary voters in our last two CNN national polls. That’s good enough not only for a 35-point lead over his Democratic competitors, but good enough to beat all of them combined by about 10 points. But I think treating black voters as if they’re some…

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Trump won’t lose his job but the impeachment inquiry is still essential | Robert Reich

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The process is required by the constitution, seems to be shifting voters opinions, and will render the president unpardonable Not even overwhelming evidence that Trump sought to bribe a foreign power to dig up dirt on his leading political opponent in 202o and did so with American taxpayer dollars, while compromising American foreign policy will cause Trump to be removed from office. Thats because theres zero chance that 2o Republican senators the number needed to convict Trump, if every Democratic senator votes to do so have enough integrity to do…

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Animal magic: how my pet saved me

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From Wolfy the lurcher to Trixie the hamster, these affectionate animals helped five people get their lives back on track I put myself on peternity leave and we hung out: Kate Spicer, 49, journalist, and Wolfy the dog, 9, London There were a lot of things that were a bit awry about my life. The main problem was that I went out and didnt come home. Id go on these benders that were incredibly destructive to my wellbeing. And then when I was working, Id never leave the house. Id…

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Animal magic: how my pet saved me

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From Wolfy the lurcher to Trixie the hamster, these affectionate animals helped five people get their lives back on track I put myself on peternity leave and we hung out: Kate Spicer, 49, journalist, and Wolfy the dog, 9, London There were a lot of things that were a bit awry about my life. The main problem was that I went out and didnt come home. Id go on these benders that were incredibly destructive to my wellbeing. And then when I was working, Id never leave the house. Id…

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9 dead in South Dakota plane crash

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(CNN)Nine people are dead after a plane crashed shortly after takeoff Saturday in Chamberlain, South Dakota, authorities said. The Pilatus PC-12 aircraft had an intended destination of Idaho Falls Regional Airport, Lunsford said. The crash was weather related, according to the Brule Buffalo County Emergency District. Snow was falling at up to an inch an hour in South Dakota, the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls said. Visibility could fall to less than a mile, the weather service tweeted. “The men and women of law enforcement, first responders and medical…

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9 dead in South Dakota plane crash

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(CNN)Nine people are dead after a plane crashed shortly after takeoff Saturday in Chamberlain, South Dakota, authorities said. The Pilatus PC-12 aircraft had an intended destination of Idaho Falls Regional Airport, Lunsford said. The crash was weather related, according to the Brule Buffalo County Emergency District. Snow was falling at up to an inch an hour in South Dakota, the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls said. Visibility could fall to less than a mile, the weather service tweeted. “The men and women of law enforcement, first responders and medical…

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9 dead in South Dakota plane crash

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(CNN)Nine people are dead after a plane crashed shortly after takeoff Saturday in Chamberlain, South Dakota, authorities said. The Pilatus PC-12 aircraft had an intended destination of Idaho Falls Regional Airport, Lunsford said. The crash was weather related, according to the Brule Buffalo County Emergency District. Snow was falling at up to an inch an hour in South Dakota, the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls said. Visibility could fall to less than a mile, the weather service tweeted. “The men and women of law enforcement, first responders and medical…

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The Shirk Report Volume 553

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Welcome to the Shirk Report where you will find 20 funny images, 10 interesting articles and 5 entertaining videos from the last 7 days of sifting. Most images found on Reddit; articles from Digg, Kottke, Facebook, Twitter, and email; videos come from everywhere. Any suggestions? Send a note to submit@twistedsifter.com 20 IMAGES – Friday! – Is there a better feeling than having friends happy to see you? – When someone asks what would make me eat more fruit – Please don’t actually do this – One hat away – When…

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The Shirk Report Volume 553

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Welcome to the Shirk Report where you will find 20 funny images, 10 interesting articles and 5 entertaining videos from the last 7 days of sifting. Most images found on Reddit; articles from Digg, Kottke, Facebook, Twitter, and email; videos come from everywhere. Any suggestions? Send a note to submit@twistedsifter.com 20 IMAGES – Friday! – Is there a better feeling than having friends happy to see you? – When someone asks what would make me eat more fruit – Please don’t actually do this – One hat away – When…

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The Shirk Report Volume 553

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Welcome to the Shirk Report where you will find 20 funny images, 10 interesting articles and 5 entertaining videos from the last 7 days of sifting. Most images found on Reddit; articles from Digg, Kottke, Facebook, Twitter, and email; videos come from everywhere. Any suggestions? Send a note to submit@twistedsifter.com 20 IMAGES – Friday! – Is there a better feeling than having friends happy to see you? – When someone asks what would make me eat more fruit – Please don’t actually do this – One hat away – When…

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The Shirk Report Volume 553

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Welcome to the Shirk Report where you will find 20 funny images, 10 interesting articles and 5 entertaining videos from the last 7 days of sifting. Most images found on Reddit; articles from Digg, Kottke, Facebook, Twitter, and email; videos come from everywhere. Any suggestions? Send a note to submit@twistedsifter.com 20 IMAGES – Friday! – Is there a better feeling than having friends happy to see you? – When someone asks what would make me eat more fruit – Please don’t actually do this – One hat away – When…

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