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Mark Jacob

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Ex-editor at Chicago Tribune & Sun-Times. Co-author of 10 books. Subscribe to my free newsletter on politics & media at stopthepresses.news

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The New York Times is amusing itself by treating an election over the future of democracy like it’s a high school debate competition.

The New York Times is amusing itself by treating an election over the future of democracy like it’s a high school debate competition.
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It's a big deal that veteran journalist Mike Barnicle has now called out his media colleagues for failing to adequately cover Trump's visibly worsening mental state. It should spur a real discussion about how to do this, before it's too late. 1/ New piece newrepublic.com/article/185622…

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L - Mike Lee saying that Benny Johnson convinced him to start his right-wing conspiracy “Based Mike Lee” account. R - Mike Lee now claiming the Russian indictment naming Benny Johnson is a hoax, from the Based Mike Lee account.

L - Mike Lee saying that Benny Johnson convinced him to start his right-wing conspiracy “Based Mike Lee” account.

R - Mike Lee now claiming the Russian indictment naming Benny Johnson is a hoax, from the Based Mike Lee account.
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The difference in patriotism between Liz Cheney and Paul Ryan is obvious. Ryan said he refuses to vote for Trump so “I’m gonna write in a Republican this time.” Liz Cheney realizes this election is too important for such foolishness, so she’s voting for Kamala Harris.

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The word “lie” has 3 letters. The phrase “seize on false theories” has 20 letters and 3 spaces. The New York Times chose the longer version for its headline because that waters down the facts and keeps the Times in its cowardly safe space.

The word “lie” has 3 letters. The phrase “seize on false theories” has 20 letters and 3 spaces.
The New York Times chose the longer version for its headline because that waters down the facts and keeps the Times in its cowardly safe space.
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En route to Austin to officially launch our ELEVENTH COURIER in the state with the largest non-voting population in 🇺🇸 tonight! 🥳 The surest way to keep a democracy is to expand the voting electorate *everywhere* + that's what truly pro-democracy media can do. LFG🚀🔊

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Dear news media, Average Americans don’t give a crap about the Hunter Biden story. Please adjust your coverage accordingly. Sincerely, Mark

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Trump says Elon Musk will head his government efficiency task force. I'll bet they'd run the government like Twitter/X, welcoming Nazis and flushing away billions of dollars.

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In his debate with Biden, Trump was asked about affordable child care and talked instead about former chief of staff John Kelly, the FBI and Afghanistan. At the Economic Club today, he says the words "child care" a few times but makes clear he doesn't give a crap about that.

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As if Trump’s not horrible enough, now he wants to turn over the government to RFK Jr. and Elon Musk. It’s madness, and we have to stop it.

As if Trump’s not horrible enough, now he wants to turn over the government to RFK Jr. and Elon Musk. It’s madness, and we have to stop it.
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The sane-washing of Trump in the New York Times is approaching Fox News status, which means the more you consume it, the less you know.

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Trump is counting on the media’s short attention span to help him limit the damage from his disgraceful photo op at Arlington National Cemetery. My new Media Misses short video with Steven Beschloss. stopthepresses.news/p/trump-trampl…

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A deranged uncle, invited to dinner, tried to light the drapes on fire. But for some reason the hosts told the kids that his behavior was normal instead of telling them to go get the fire extinguisher. The uncle is Trump, the hosts are the media, and the kids are you and me.

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The right-wing-dominated Supreme Court managed to stall Trump's coup trial until after the election. But Jack Smith will be able to submit evidence soon that will help American voters deliver the proper verdict on Trump in the Nov. 5 election.