This is just another of his "why bother to lie about THAT" moments. I understand his mindset is to NEVER show weakness of any kind but who the fuck is going to give two shits that his secret service detail told him to get to the bunker for 15 minutes because it was getting a bit hairy outside? Just so many unforced errors (that admittedly add up to bupkis).

Mark Esper soon to be out of a job....

Quinipiac polls on Texas:

Trump 44
Biden 43


Hmmm....

CalvinBall wrote:Mark Esper soon to be out of a job....

Surprised he's lasted this long into the afternoon.

@lara_putnam is a pretty good follow on twitter if you are interested in seeing what kind of rallies and marches are happening across the state in towns you may never have heard of

https://twitter.com/lara_putnam

momadance wrote:

CalvinBall wrote:Mark Esper soon to be out of a job....

Surprised he's lasted this long into the afternoon.

Welp...

@JakeSherman
OH MAN … @PressSec: “As of right now, Secretary Esper is still Secretary Esper.” Says we’ll hear if Trump loses confidence in him

thephan wrote:

Trump and other top officials, including national security adviser Robert O'Brien, are "not happy" with Esper after his Wednesday remarks, three people familiar with the White House's thinking said.

In the press conference, Esper also distanced himself from a maligned photo-op outside St. John's Church.

And so it goes.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/03/politics ... index.html

i was just about to post "so who's next in line for defense secretary" when half the trees in the township fell down

CalvinBall wrote:Quinipiac polls on Texas:

Trump 44
Biden 43


Hmmm....

I'm here to tilt it to Biden. But Biden won't get many votes outside Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio.

TomatoPie wrote:

CalvinBall wrote:Quinipiac polls on Texas:

Trump 44
Biden 43


Hmmm....

I'm here to tilt it to Biden. But Biden won't get many votes outside Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio.

Don't forget El Paso. Anyway, Texas, like everywhere else in the US, is becoming increasingly urban. More importantly, its urban areas are becoming increasingly progressive. So far, Republicans have had a tight grip on the suburban areas, but there's some indication that's starting to loosen.

I mean can you even imagine Trump even doing the customary transition stuff when Biden beats him. Even that aspect is going to be insane.

Who'd a thought eminent domain would be popular in Texas?

CalvinBall wrote:Quinipiac polls on Texas:

Trump 44
Biden 43


Hmmm....

I'm wary of getting optimistic over registered voter polls.

thephan wrote:

My Admin has done more for the Black Community than any President since Abraham Lincoln. Passed Opportunity Zones with @SenatorTimScott, guaranteed funding for HBCU’s, School Choice, passed Criminal Justice Reform, lowest Black unemployment, poverty, and crime rates in history…

If you say it enough it must be true

Understood, but every single poll published so far indicate Biden has a punchers’ chance in TX.

I think nationally this could go down the same way as Doug Jones’ improbable victory in AL with Biden cleaning up In 35-40 states.

Actual good news for the US, the Philippines have extended the shared forces agreement for 6 months as they tire of China's lip service while they actually take land. Its good because this is a very necessary regional alliance from quick reaction.

What a small man.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Esper has reversed decision to return active-duty troops deployed near DC to home bases, Army secretary tells AP.

Odd news: The administration is closing US airports to Chinese passenger carriers. Retaliation for the belief that the Chinese unleashed COVID on us, but China gets the next move.

momadance wrote:What a small man.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Esper has reversed decision to return active-duty troops deployed near DC to home bases, Army secretary tells AP.

Trying to play both sides like the boss, but he will get the boot for public statements. It will just be quiet until Trump can find a loyalist.

Squire wrote:I mean can you even imagine Trump even doing the customary transition stuff when Biden beats him. Even that aspect is going to be insane.

Fortunately, Biden and his team are better prepared than most.

James Mattis started up his bus.

Werthless wrote:

Squire wrote:I mean can you even imagine Trump even doing the customary transition stuff when Biden beats him. Even that aspect is going to be insane.

Fortunately, Biden and his team are better prepared than most.

I look forward to seeing the Secret Service play Uncle Phil and throw DJ Jazzy Don out of the White House face-first.