Us old folks can relate to this one
Cororavirus stats 1/13/21
1 out of 868 Americans have died from covid-19.
— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) January 13, 2021
(it was 1 per 1000 on December 26th)
US coronavirus deaths by month in 2020, according to @NBCNews count:
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 1, 2021
February: 1
March: 3,768
April: 58,960
May: 42,099
June: 23,416
July: 26,164
August: 30,234
September: 23,341
October:23,691
November: 37,172
December: 77,124 (record)
(As of Jan. 1, 2021)
With maps and charts, we're tracking every known coronavirus case in the U.S. Here's the latest data. https://t.co/fKmzipPSkr
— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 29, 2020
1 in 1000 dead https://t.co/HtJ6va8VA9
— Casey Neistat (@Casey) December 24, 2020
A statistical look at where the coronavirus pandemic stands today, as we enter the holiday season: https://t.co/Su22Ekauu1 pic.twitter.com/2GPHRKICa1
— PolitiFact (@PolitiFact) December 21, 2020
Trump administration is still damaging the Voice of America
Voice of America journalists demand resignation of top officials, protest sidelining of two staffers
"An Assault on the First Amendment" – @ZekeJMiller and #WHCA on punishment of journalist @pwidakuswara at Voice of America pic.twitter.com/NNI2rC28Mc
— WHCA (@whca) January 12, 2021
This is appalling. @pwidakuswara was just doing her job. Another shameful example of abuse of the press from this administration. https://t.co/OwHTAwd36I
— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) January 12, 2021
NEW: Per knowledgable source, VOA's White House senior correspondent Patsy Widakuswara was removed from her post after trying to ask @SecPompeo questions today, and later confronting VOA Director Reilly about the Pompeo session and lack of real questions.
— Alex Ward (@AlexWardVox) January 12, 2021
1/n
Just now: Sec’y of State Mike Pompeo addresses @VOANews about “promoting democratic freedoms around the world.” Takes questions only from politically appointed director, ignores shouted questions from VOA journalists in room. At which point VOA cuts off live stream of his talk.
— Paul Farhi (@farhip) January 11, 2021
Audacious maneuvers by Trump appointee Michael Pack would give him great control over Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Radio Free Asia – even after the new Biden administration gives him the boot from job running their parent agency.
— David Folkenflik (@davidfolkenflik) December 31, 2020
My story for NPR:https://t.co/TvCYp3ystH
More potential violence from the Trump mob
Some [grim] news: National Guard units are being told to prepare for the possibility that improvised explosive devices will be used by individuals plotting to attack the Capitol in the days surrounding the Inauguration. w/@laraseligman https://t.co/2jf20tJEn5
— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) January 13, 2021
"It might be time to start thinking of this as a genuine violent insurgency. . . with Trump as its spiritual leader. (A) solution is what you might call maximum containment, or limiting Trump’s oxygen wherever possible and defeating (it) on every front." @DavidAFrench @AdamSerwer https://t.co/bAcEXTd9uQ
— Juliette Kayyem (@juliettekayyem) January 13, 2021
Sixteen groups — some of them armed and most of them hard-line supporters of President Trump — have registered to stage protests in Washington around the presidential inauguration of Joe Biden, prompting deep concern among federal officials. https://t.co/pBR1bj9IIA
— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 12, 2021
Breaking: Thousands of armed pro-Donald Trump extremists are plotting to surround the US Capitol ahead of President-elect Biden's inauguration, according to a member of Congress briefed. @FoxReports @ZcohenCNN @priscialva reporting
— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) January 12, 2021
More on the Trump mob that attacked the Capitol
What it's like to see your mom take part in a MAGA mob https://t.co/UlqjYIYUCd pic.twitter.com/wxSoEv0rq5
— Yahoo News (@YahooNews) January 13, 2021
BREAKING: Two Virginia police officers, including one who is an Army veteran and trained sniper, have been arrested after they allegedly took part in the Capitol riot https://t.co/rl29fAqare
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 13, 2021
Military vets were among the Capitol Hill rioters, protesters – CNN https://t.co/WzrpHFLn1h
— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) January 13, 2021
The overcurrent of anti-Semitism has been maybe the fifth storyline that's been focused on. But it shouldn't be ignored https://t.co/znBU5SPpf9
— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) January 13, 2021
I do not understand why these terrorists were not shot by armed officers. https://t.co/TK36oUPkWa
— stuart stevens (@stuartpstevens) January 13, 2021
The son of a Brooklyn judge was arrested Tuesday over his role in last week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol. He faces four federal charges, including illegal entry into a restricted area, disorderly conduct and theft of government property.https://t.co/ygPBpMl8Cs
— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 12, 2021
Incredible work by @dellcam here.https://t.co/g9MMLeGVox
— Ben Collins (@oneunderscore__) January 12, 2021
BREAKING: Rep. Mikie Sherrill said tonight that *members of Congress* led people through the Capitol on a "reconnaissance" mission one day before the riot. "I'm going to see they are held accountable, and if necessary, ensure they don't serve in Congress.” https://t.co/O2N2Mzji4t
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) January 13, 2021
Not a lawyer, obviously, but it is hard to imagine that the hockey stick Trump rioter here will not end up charged with attempted murder of a police officer. https://t.co/9ItAehBpms
— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) January 12, 2021
Drew Griffin @CNN reporting Capitol insurrection Stop the Steal organizer Ali Alexander said he was getting help from three members of Congress (Paul Gosar, Andy Biggs, Mo Brooks).
— Gentle Lady Alexa O'Brien (@alexadobrien) January 12, 2021
Seven SEPTA Transit officers are being investigated by the authority for attending President Donald Trump’s rally that grew into a violent insurrection on the U.S. Capitol, spokesperson Andrew Busch confirmed.
— The Philadelphia Inquirer (@PhillyInquirer) January 12, 2021
Details:https://t.co/zZtP0LTW6I
The reality that a lot of elite media didn't want to acknowledge for years is that the Capitol rioters are Trump's base. They're the same folks who go to his rallies and chant "lock her up!" & "send her back!" It's never been about economic anxiety. It's always been about hatred.
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 12, 2021
Part of the problem with smugly dismissing the Capitol mob as a collection of losers, incels and dweebs is that is factually wrong. https://t.co/hJ84mMlCj3
— Nick Confessore (@nickconfessore) January 12, 2021
"I do regret being there": Simone Gold, noted hydroxychloroquine advocate, was inside the Capitol during the riot https://t.co/ZFYqSN8D4y
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 12, 2021
Man wearing shirt that says "Civil War – Jan. 6, 2021" says "I thought it was a peaceful protest." https://t.co/WIohz4C8dj
— Jesse Wegman (@jessewegman) January 11, 2021
An information gap following the Capitol assault has fueled fears among members of Congress that it was an inside job involving the Capitol Police. https://t.co/r6nLjjRLZH
— Axios (@axios) January 12, 2021
NEW: Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody served on the board of a conservative group linked to the U.S. Capitol riots, a fact that was promoted on her official state website until the uprising. The reference was quietly removed in recent days.https://t.co/QJDPRZAGnM
— Steve Contorno (@scontorno) January 11, 2021
BREAKING: 10-15 additional Capital Police officers are under investigation for potential roles in the insurrection.
— Lauren Weinstein (@laurenweinstein) January 11, 2021
EVIDENCE: This Coup Caucus leader helped radicalize the Trump Terrorists. https://t.co/w9quBsbPJB
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) January 11, 2021
– 10 to 15 Capitol police officers now under investigation.
— Shimon Prokupecz (@ShimonPro) January 11, 2021
-two Capitol officers suspended.@ryanobles
.@RepTimRyan said at least two Capitol Police officers have been suspended for actions during Wednesday's Capitol attack.
— Taylor Popielarz (@TaylorPopielarz) January 11, 2021
One officer had taken selfies with some rioters; another put a #MAGA hat on and started directing rioters.
“The Capitol Police are looking at everybody…"
This last sentence. *chefs kiss* https://t.co/90RPqCplAw
— Bakari Sellers (@Bakari_Sellers) January 11, 2021
The choice of "REBELS" gear is kinda interesting!https://t.co/84ABB1q7Yf
— Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) January 11, 2021
(does he know why West Virginia exists?)
An AP review of posts and records of more than 120 people charged or otherwise connected to the Capitol riot shows that the mob was overwhelmingly made up of longtime Trump supporters, including GOP officials and donors and far-right militants. https://t.co/dxgvikgVwO
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 11, 2021
Wellfleet > Eastham
— Jesse Eisinger (@eisingerj) January 11, 2021
PJs > Arnold’s https://t.co/YAfwZOWLcX
“We felt compelled to storm the Capitol. There’s nothing rational about it when you’re caught up in something like that.” @JaneMayerNYer catches up with one of the Proud Boys. “We were trying to smash the cops to get in."https://t.co/tfaRWiDHGI
— Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) January 11, 2021
As new details about Wednesday's pro-Trump riot emerge, it has become obvious that lawmakers faced more imminent danger than was understood as the attack unfolded on live television https://t.co/sVS8QUObqW
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) January 11, 2021
Intelligence agencies are sounding the alarms. The National Guard is sleeping in the Capitol readying themselves to defend against another attack. Are we safe? Foreign Policy & National Security expert @sam_vinograd explains on @thelauracoates Show @SXMPOTUS @SIRIUSXM ch. 124 !
— Laura Coates (@thelauracoates) January 13, 2021
Rep. Brian Mast dramatically demanded testimony from rioters about whether they were motivated by Trump. So here are four (plus) who said they came to D.C. at Trump's behest. https://t.co/w6xpezP8Ky
— Philip Bump (@pbump) January 13, 2021
BREAKING: Klete Keller, the Olympic gold medalist swimmer from USC pictured in the U.S. Capitol during last week's riot, has been charged in U.S. District Court in D.C.
— Nathan Fenno (@nathanfenno) January 13, 2021
Republicans are afraid of the Trump cult
Congressman Jason Crow tells @MeetThePress that he has spoken with Republican colleagues who “broke down in tears. . .saying that they are afraid for their lives if they vote for this impeachment."
— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) January 13, 2021
More reporting that physical fear of MAGA fanatics is driving some Republican members' positions. https://t.co/Lu351II1k4
— George Conway (@gtconway3d) January 13, 2021
I don't doubt Republicans are concerned for their safety if they vote to impeach. And people are right to prioritize their safety. But if they don't believe they can vote their conscience on this issue they should resign. You can't let a violent mob gain control over your vote.
— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) January 13, 2021
I feel empathy for those in the GOP who say they fear for their lives and the lives of their family because of Donald Trump. After 4 years of those threats I can only say do your damn job. Stand up. Do NOT be intimidated by threats.
— Brian J. Karem (@BrianKarem) January 13, 2021
I can confirm this.
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) January 13, 2021
I spoke with a GOP member moments ago, asking if it is true that there are House Republicans who favor impeachment but fear for their lives/physical safety if they follow through with that vote.
Answer: “Yes.” https://t.co/5XqWVDzwdN
Anyone in this situation has no choice but to resign. https://t.co/0RtdHZn4JE
— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) January 13, 2021
What @jamiegangel just reported @CNN is critically important: that Members, under pressure from Trump, are “scared” and “fear for their lives and their families.” Trump is intimidating Members from performing their Constitutional duties. His removal from government is urgent.
— Carrie Cordero (@carriecordero) January 13, 2021
Many GOP members aren’t just afraid of being punished by Trump’s base at the polls. They fear physical harm if they cross his voters, too. https://t.co/UWrH2qTqRw
— Blake News (@blakehounshell) January 12, 2021
Vaccine polls
Only 45% of Republicans will take the vaccine. Sad! It’s even less in the NPR/PBS/Marist poll.
Willingness to get vaccinated via Gallup poll:
— Ryan Struyk (@ryanstruyk) January 12, 2021
83% Democrats
77% college degree
74% over 65 years old
67% men
67% White adults
66% under 45 years old
65% All Americans
64% women
62% non-White adults
60% no college degree
59% independents
45% Republicans
That growing acceptance is a reassuring sign for public health experts who call distribution of the vaccine crucial to controlling the pandemic that has killed more than 318,000 people in the USA. https://t.co/s04Kx0DWD4
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) December 22, 2020
What will sway Americans to take a COVID-19 vaccine? Efficacy, adverse effects and politics, survey says https://t.co/EzouZKdaJk pic.twitter.com/ON3qaxhSOA
— Yahoo News (@YahooNews) October 21, 2020
Will get vaccinated via NPR/PBS/Marist poll:
— Ryan Struyk (@ryanstruyk) January 19, 2021
79% Biden voters
75% Democrats
71% White college
60% White
60% men
58% all Americans
55% women
55% non-White
54% independents
53% White non-college
45% White evangelical Christians
43% Republicans
39% Trump voters
Antifa had nothing to do with the Trump riot
The Trump cult always blames someone else. I am waiting for them to say George Soros paid the protesters.
Analysis: On his way out the door, Trump tries to blame the left for violence on the right https://t.co/qtFfJAt37L
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 12, 2021
—>> FBI says there’s “no indication” at this time that shows Antifa actors conspired to frame Trump supporters committing violence at the Capitol.
— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) January 8, 2021
Cc: every lawmaker and media outlet that spread this conspiracy theory without evidence.
FBI says “no indication” at this time that shows Antifa actors conspired to frame Trump supporters committing violence at the Capitol
— John Harwood (@JohnJHarwood) January 8, 2021
The Trump cult still supports him
“80% of Trump voters and 76% of Republicans are less likely to vote for a member of Congress who votes for impeachment.”
— Jason Miller (@JasonMillerinDC) January 13, 2021
Trump campaign's internal polling shows battleground voters prefer "orderly and peaceful" transition – CBS News https://t.co/MO2aj7yu0X
Quinnipiac poll
— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) January 11, 2021
AMONG REPUBLICAN VOTERS…
– 73% say Trump is protecting, not undermining, democracy
– 70% say Republicans who voted to block electors were protecting, not undermining, democracy
– 73% say there was widespread voter fraud in 2020
– Trump's job approval is 71%
Poll on riot from NPR/PBS @maristpoll: Cracks but no rupture in GOP support for Trump. 30% of Rs say he bears responsibility & 82% say prosecute rioters; but 77% still approve of his job, 72% say election results not accurate & 83% oppose his removal. New R direction still tough
— Ronald Brownstein (@RonBrownstein) January 8, 2021
Trump's approval rating this week among GOPers has slid into the high 70s in the average poll. It's traditionally been in the high 80s to low 90s. Clear erosion among the base.
— (((Harry Enten))) (@ForecasterEnten) January 12, 2021
Post insurrection Trump approval:
— Chris Warshaw (@cwarshaw) January 12, 2021
Morning Consult: 34% (-29% net)
Quinnipiac: 33% (-24%)
YouGov: 35% (-29%)
Civiqs: 40% (-17%)
We're now well below previous lows of Trump presidency during drive to repeal ACA. Turns out inciting an insurrection damages presidential approval.
An overwhelming 71% of Americans say they don't trust Sen. Ted Cruz to defend democracy, according to new @ABC News/Ipsos poll, including 47% who don't trust him at all. https://t.co/XkpzZQxciu
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) January 10, 2021
Then they probably should not vote. https://t.co/skPVzoTCrx
— Young Daddy (@Toure) January 11, 2021
Analysis: After the storming of the Capitol, Trump grows even less popular https://t.co/9oVYmDebtB
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 11, 2021
Quinnipiac poll of registered voters
— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) January 11, 2021
– 56% hold Trump responsible for storming of the Capitol
– 47-43% say it's a coup attempt
– 52-45% support removing him from office
– 53-43% say he should resign
– 60-34% say Trump is undermining democracy
– Trump's job approval is 33%
“I don’t think those people should be demonized.”
— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 9, 2021
In a series of interviews, Trump supporters declared their support for the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol, citing false claims of election fraud and corruption within Congress as justifications. https://t.co/b0Sf4s6O0T
Missed this from @alexburnsNYT @jmartNYT this week: "The gulf between Republican leaders and their grass-roots activists has never been wider since the start of the Trump era…the party is not feuding over any sort of grand policy agenda. It’s simply a personal loyalty test."
— Alex Thompson (@AlexThomp) January 10, 2021
“It didn’t matter what I said,” Representative Nancy Mace, Republican of South Carolina, said of trying to explain to a distraught constituent that it was not Congress’s role to subvert the results of an election. “They didn’t believe it.” https://t.co/rlBrnOnV2K
— NYT Politics (@nytpolitics) January 9, 2021
‘Scary’: Brian Kilmeade Shocked By 45% of Republicans Supporting Violent Mob in Capitol
The majority of Americans want Trump removed from office immediately – Reuters/Ipsos poll https://t.co/Al0YGJBFCo
— Timothy Aeppel (@TimAeppel) January 9, 2021
Poll on riot from NPR/PBS @maristpoll: Cracks but no rupture in GOP support for Trump. 30% of Rs say he bears responsibility & 82% say prosecute rioters; but 77% still approve of his job, 72% say election results not accurate & 83% oppose his removal. New R direction still tough
— Ronald Brownstein (@RonBrownstein) January 8, 2021
Support for Trump supporters breaking into the US Capitol via new PBS/Marist poll:
— Ryan Struyk (@ryanstruyk) January 8, 2021
All Americans:
8% support
88% oppose
Republicans:
18% support
80% oppose
Democrats:
3% support
96% oppose
A seditious president incites armed rebellion and his approval floor is a 33 percent.
— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) January 11, 2021
Never tell me about how the Washington elite class is the problem. The voters who send them there are the problem, and always have been. https://t.co/qTZd9qUvyL
Republicans in Congress who didn’t wear masks during the lockdown could spread COVID
There are now 3 Dem lawmakers who have tested positive for COVID after being locked in a room with these folks (and lots of others). https://t.co/yjdV38upCg https://t.co/i6xAy5b7QB
— Amanda Terkel (@aterkel) January 12, 2021
THREE Democratic lawmakers have now tested positive for COVID after the Capitol lockdown, spending hours in a room with GOP lawmakers who refused to wear a mask. https://t.co/whArNqMzmN
— Amanda Terkel (@aterkel) January 12, 2021
This is so enraging. There were hundreds of us isolated together as the Capitol was under attack. The Sergeant At Arms repeatedly asked the dozens of maskless Republican members to respect others’ health. @RepLBR offered them masks. They laughed and refused. Get well, @RepBonnie! https://t.co/nIgVsJ3IQy
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) January 11, 2021
Track Covid-19 cases in Congress here:https://t.co/TPPUJKMuys
— Benjy Renton (@bhrenton) January 11, 2021
Meanwhile, as right wing terrorists were trying to get into Congress and kill lawmakers, right wing lawmakers were busy risking the lives of their own colleagues, because they're awful human beings too…https://t.co/LIzxZ9OvjU
— Tim Wise (@timjacobwise) January 11, 2021
Worried—Freshman GOP Kansas Congressman Jake LaTurner tests #COVID19 positive. Is 11th House member of 117th Congress—all of the same party.
— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) January 8, 2021
But what worries me is MOCs were all holed up together yesterday during the siege. Many maskless. He was likely infectious.
Rep. Jake LaTurner, Republican of Kansas, tested positive for the coronavirus on Wednesday night, after he spent the day participating in a failed effort to stop Congress from certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. https://t.co/RTAFNNvEMN
— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 7, 2021
Chaser: https://t.co/gwoDjEwIhG
— Ezra Klein (@ezraklein) January 11, 2021
If there’s a Covid outbreak in Congress, every one of those morons that refused a mask in the safe room should be expelled. https://t.co/wNn6R4lVOv
— Angry Staffer (@Angry_Staffer) January 10, 2021
House lawmakers may have been exposed to Covid-19 when they went into hiding during Wednesday riots at the US Capitol, Congress' attending physician wrote in a letter to members on Sunday. https://t.co/wtnJkOzfBX
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 11, 2021
Biden said he was “appalled” when he saw GOP colleagues wouldn’t take masks from Delaware congresswoman @LisaBRochester when she tried to hand them out to members while they were hiding from a mob during the Capitol riots. pic.twitter.com/zB1gkVFbPh
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) January 11, 2021
Sad! 