EPA reportedly scrapping air pollution panels

They don’t care about science or our health.

The EPA has reportedly disbanded two expert panels on air pollution https://t.co/iPpXiUnRCU

— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) October 14, 2018

The EPA is dissolving a scientific review panel as the agency seeks to revise standards on ozone, particulate matters and other toxic chemicals in the atmosphere https://t.co/PI6Mna3Xmz

— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 12, 2018

EPA scraps pair of air pollution science panels https://t.co/syXkEd9jwy

— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) October 14, 2018

Scientist: EPA changes are an effort to "gut rules" that protect the public https://t.co/RdTkxgf52D pic.twitter.com/0TYVnzTIQt

— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) October 14, 2018

Particulate matter air pollution is particularly harmful because it can reach deep into the lungs, causing pulmonary and respiratory issues. The Trump admin's decision to cut out scientists from the regulatory process will undoubtedly harm public health: https://t.co/clqJzhd8H6

— Union of Concerned Scientists (@UCSUSA) October 12, 2018

Trump questions cause of climate change while EPA dismisses scientists https://t.co/7l49cniOdW @Rene_MarshCNN reports @TheLeadCNN

— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) October 15, 2018

Kudlow calls UN Climate report an “overestimate”

Don’t expect the Trump administration to do anything about climate change.

Kudlow calls U.N. climate report an 'overestimate' https://t.co/nr6TxRaIG3

— POLITICO (@politico) October 14, 2018

The U.N.’s scientific-advisory board sounds a piercing alarm on climate change, but President Trump doesn’t seem to hear it: https://t.co/nzdFZ6WhhL pic.twitter.com/Hf6W5wtpYH

— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) October 14, 2018

Future generations won’t forgive us for this. We’re stuck on the Trump train; there’s a cliff ahead; and Trump is putting his head down and adding more coal to the fire. https://t.co/E1ylSXYOeP

— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) October 9, 2018

"Who drew it," Trump asks of dire climate report, appearing to mistrust 91 scientific experts https://t.co/opxjoYWbsT

— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) October 10, 2018

2020 election poll

The first @CNN numbers for 2020 Democratic presidential nomination just released this morning:

Biden 33%
Sanders 13%
Harris 9%
Warren 8%
Booker 5%
Kerry 5%
Bloomberg 4%
O’Rourke 4%
Holder 3%
Garcetti 2%
Avenatti 1%
Gillibrand 1%
Klobuchar 1%
Patrick 1%
Bullock <1%
Delaney <1%

— Ryan Struyk (@ryanstruyk) October 14, 2018

CNN Poll: More see Trump win likely as Biden leads crowded Democratic field (Jennifer Agiesta, CNN) details: https://t.co/GQJizJsK7A pic.twitter.com/uShxqF9Xs0

— OpinionToday.com (@OpinionToday) October 14, 2018

Trump lies about a released hostage

With Brunson, Trump boasted that he'd previously secured the release of Aya Hijazi from Egypt: "She was sentenced to 25 years. They told President Obama, 'We will not let her out under any circumstances.'"

Hijazi was not sentenced. She was imprisoned 3 years and then acquitted.

— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) October 14, 2018

Would Democrats impeach Trump?

I hope not. As the article below points out, it would likely fail in the Senate:

“In Mr. Trump’s case, a Democratic House might impeach him, but even if Democrats take the Senate, they would still be far from the two-thirds necessary for conviction, meaning that 15 or more Republicans would have to go along. Such a scenario seems unlikely unless the special counsel, Robert Mueller, produces a report with such damning information that it transforms the current political dynamics.”

If Trump is a criminal (and I think it will turn out that he is), I want indictments the moment he is no longer president. He deserves to be treated like anyone else.

For Trump, a Democratic House might impeach him, but even if Democrats take the Senate, they would still be far from the two-thirds necessary for conviction, says @peterbakernyt https://t.co/0kME95mWQV

— NYT Opinion (@nytopinion) October 14, 2018

Hurricanes will get worse

Climate change will make hurricanes worse

Hurricane Michael is an omen, scientists say https://t.co/p3KvUgKbPi

— Salon (@Salon) October 12, 2018

Hurricane Michael is one of the strongest storms ever to hit the American mainland. In the future hurricanes are only going to get worse pic.twitter.com/P83iGIWXwU

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) October 13, 2018

Climate change is already affecting hurricanes, and it will get worse https://t.co/WbfktoPCPM

— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 14, 2018

In defense of politicizing hurricanes: There’s nothing wrong with tying unfolding tragedies to climate change. https://t.co/Xa8bQPw5nk pic.twitter.com/DSrf2iaCV4

— The New Republic (@newrepublic) October 14, 2018

The cost of climate change

Climate change has already cost the government $350 billion — here’s how much it will cost you https://t.co/HUnhoXB9s0

— MarketWatch (@MarketWatch) October 14, 2018

2018 elections update – 10/14/18

Only three progressive caucus members returning to the House next session have pledged to decline corporate funds. That number is about to balloon to as many as 40 or more, as a wave of successful progressive insurgents are poised to join the House. https://t.co/4JnfcfJYTh

— The Intercept (@theintercept) October 15, 2018

Between early August and the end of September @FLGovScott put another $18 million of his own money into his run for U.S. Senate. He put in $8m alone in final 2 weeks of that month.

— Gary Fineout (@fineout) October 15, 2018

I see this false tweet has still not been deleted, hours after I requested it. This is not what the fact check said. Four Pinocchios to Brat. https://t.co/zZlRG3S4gq

— Glenn Kessler (@GlennKesslerWP) October 15, 2018

Have noticed at least two considerations driving this. The first is tactical (what’s the point? It doesn’t reach our voters). Second has to do with erosion of trust in media (it’s not on the level; press is in the tank) https://t.co/FfzPC1Bnhr

— Charlie Mahtesian (@PoliticoCharlie) October 14, 2018

Interesting stat via @axios: pic.twitter.com/0Ot61rMvbc

— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) October 14, 2018

In the new Trailer: @daveweigel looks at the millions flowing to Democratic candidates, and the dispute about its value. Also: the latest in 2018 and 2020 movements:https://t.co/J8eemdreBK

— Cathleen Decker (@cathleendecker) October 14, 2018

There is a 90.4% probability of the Democrats winning a majority in the House at the midterms according to the latest CBS News-YouGov House model estimates https://t.co/JF8nw6Jk2q pic.twitter.com/nlKLPZaGc5

— YouGovUS (@YouGovUS) October 14, 2018

This is nuts. The Dems may throw this seat away. https://t.co/Yi0nIgLo16

— (((Harry Enten))) (@ForecasterEnten) October 11, 2018

I freaking love this graphic from @spetulla https://t.co/mVODmyEq89 pic.twitter.com/8oEtMX96yM

— (((Harry Enten))) (@ForecasterEnten) October 14, 2018

Republicans didn't run a single TV ad in 16 key races during first week in October https://t.co/rcGIh9YzW3 pic.twitter.com/tjo2f2dxAC

— CNN (@CNN) October 14, 2018

We must close these loopholes.

“Super PACs are increasingly figuring out methods of temporarily masking donor identities that are either legal or fall into gray areas that rarely attract regulators’ attention.” https://t.co/cV1kT3ug6n

— End Citizens United (@StopBigMoney) October 14, 2018

Suburban white men are a key voting bloc, too, and they stand with Trump and are backing Republicans in the midterms, @tripgabriel writes https://t.co/AdslgTMi75

— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) October 14, 2018

Good numbers for Democrats less than four weeks before a national election. But victory only happens if people actually vote. Work like you never have before to help Dem candidates & get people to the polls. https://t.co/T0hENNhQiu

— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) October 14, 2018

.@mviser on the deep network of candidates Elizabeth Warren is building in 2018–many in key 2020 states: https://t.co/6hmaG0qBiI

— Cathleen Decker (@cathleendecker) October 14, 2018

When it comes to control of the Senate after the midterms, the odds are still in Republicans’ favor, but there are several paths to a Democratic majority too https://t.co/9qeNsRFeg3

— CNN (@CNN) October 14, 2018

In some ways, House and Senate battlegrounds are opposites.

For instance, House battlegrounds are quite a bit *more* suburban than the country overall, while Senate battlegrounds are quite a bit *less* so.

House battlegrounds have high education levels; Senate has low ones. pic.twitter.com/1GZdglLZ9k

— Nate Silver (@NateSilver538) October 14, 2018

Suppression and gerrymandering are real. But they don't have nearly the effect people think they do, and not remotely as much as EIGHTY PERCENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE NOT SHOWING UP.
Seriously, if people @ me about this any more, it's instant mute time. https://t.co/cApMAb5a6X

— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) October 14, 2018

If you want to know how the GOP has gained power disproportionate to their numbers, this is how: they show up for every and any election. When I was a GOPer, I *counted* on low Dem turnout, and they rarely let me down. https://t.co/bR8v3DFEQr

— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) October 14, 2018

Gonna come down to turnout https://t.co/eL6NtX8xVA

— Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) October 14, 2018

Cohen’s very public penance continues https://t.co/f3OCW3jraJ

— Jonathan Lemire (@JonLemire) October 14, 2018

70% of women say it’s important to them to vote this year's midterms, more than the 62% of men who say so. In August it was an even 65% in both groups https://t.co/dRKfxC91HI

— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) October 14, 2018

1,217 pound pumpkin

This is what a 1,217 pound pumpkin looks like pic.twitter.com/GBaQmEAYoR

— Chris Cillizza (@CillizzaCNN) October 14, 2018

and there’s this:

New Hampshire Man Grows 2528-Pound Pumpkin, Setting North American Record — https://t.co/8TdYLwJoru pic.twitter.com/RWLkHHNOsS

— Mental Floss (@mental_floss) October 14, 2018

Covers: Mardi Gras in New Orleans/Go to the Mardi Gras

“Mardi Gras in New Orleans” is probably Professor Longhair’s best known song and he recorded it several times starting in 1949. New Orleans artists covered it. Fats Domino covered it in 1953. Allen Toussaint covered it in 2016

Professor Longhair 1949

Professor Longhair 1959

Professor Longhair live 1978

Fats Domino

Allen Toussaint