2018 election update – 9/25/18

This is why we need to get rid of the Citizens United court decision that permits big money to influence elections:

“If Republicans succeed in keeping the House in November, it will have been bought for them by corporations and the rich—quite literally.” https://t.co/u5jR0WF2PG

— End Citizens United (@StopBigMoney) September 27, 2018

from the article:

“Records show House Republican incumbents in seats targeted by Democrats are getting almost all their campaign funds from large contributors (often those who donate $2,700 or $5,400) and political action committees. Only a tiny fraction comes from those who give $200 or less.”

Voters divided on Kavanaugh, but there's evidence of erosion in his support in our polls over the last week https://t.co/PC7ej96qPY

— Nate Cohn (@Nate_Cohn) September 25, 2018

After the primary it seemed to be that McSally had closed in AZ-Senate… But the vast majority of polls after the primary have Sinema ahead. pic.twitter.com/xpNijr8IHw

— (((Harry Enten))) (@ForecasterEnten) September 24, 2018

Two high quality polls today showing Nelson ahead. Fundamentals have him ahead… So… Judge from that what you want… https://t.co/mrp3e1vVhT

— (((Harry Enten))) (@ForecasterEnten) September 25, 2018

BTW, you know how many polls Gillum has led in since the primary? Every single one.

— (((Harry Enten))) (@ForecasterEnten) September 25, 2018

Steyer money cements Florida gov race as the single most important test case for the progressive theory of the Dem comeback

Mobilization > persuasion

Young & minority voters > centrist whites

Oh and total confrontation with Trumphttps://t.co/xwOdiUueAF

— Alex Burns (@alexburnsNYT) September 25, 2018

Gun control groups are pouring serious money into House races https://t.co/vwLdikPqE7 pic.twitter.com/zRP1dYYmtU

— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) September 26, 2018

45% of recent immigrants have college degrees

Nearly 45% of recent immigrants to the US have a college degree, much higher than for native-born Americans https://t.co/etYFcTf3TH pic.twitter.com/I1eilZjEyI

— Brookings (@BrookingsInst) September 25, 2018

How to store fruits and vegetables

How to store your fruits and vegetables the right way – Washington Post https://t.co/zxYesKjMnJ

— Kim Buckley (@kimmiecats) September 24, 2018

The rise and fall of weird ketchup colors

The Rise and Fall of Heinz’s Green Ketchup — https://t.co/GWirAfvGRF pic.twitter.com/pJPgcrFJKr

— Mental Floss (@mental_floss) September 23, 2018

Republicans now viewed slightly more favorably than Democrats

45% of Americans view the Republican Party favorably, the highest rating in 7 years. https://t.co/Tq1pMVmNsv pic.twitter.com/2hLoW3mZWj

— GallupNews (@GallupNews) September 24, 2018

Just less than half of Americans said they have a favorable view of the Republican Party, a Gallup poll finds — the highest favorable view of the GOP since January 2011, when the party hit 47% immediately after retaking Congress during the 2010 midterms. https://t.co/lW2bocd6Rg pic.twitter.com/VYFKL4YNVq

— CNN (@CNN) September 24, 2018

Gallup: Favorable views of the Republican party reach a seven year high at 45%, topping the favorable views of Democrats (44%) for the first time since 2014. pic.twitter.com/gr946wWxLs

— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) September 24, 2018

Gallup: Favorable views of the Republican party are up 9 points from a year ago, jumping from 36% in September 2017 to 45% today.

The jump comes heavily from within the party (from 67% to 85%) along with a 13% increase among men. pic.twitter.com/RUjblUXPYJ

— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) September 24, 2018

Baltimore – #2 in murder rate as of 2022

Baltimore was by far the deadliest American city last year. Seeing it on a chart like this really drives it home. https://t.co/VlSjq6pchR
— Ian Duncan (@iduncan) September 24, 2018

update 9/25/18:

Baltimore has highest homicide rate of U.S. big cities https://t.co/lhSYRIdIzP
— SpotCrime (@SpotCrimeReport) September 25, 2018

Update 2022

New Orleans almost certainly had the nation's highest murder rate per 100k of any big city in the first half of the year. The below table includes cities 200k+ with available data through late June. pic.twitter.com/ZC268J0o2p
— Jeff Asher (@Crimealytics) July 1, 2022

Poll on the Mueller investigation

Democrats increasingly express no confidence that Donald Trump will handle Robert Mueller's investigation properly. Republicans, by contrast, have become less confident Mueller will conduct a fair investigation. https://t.co/W6Re496dTd pic.twitter.com/Gqj03k9MH6

— Pew Research Fact Tank (@FactTank) September 24, 2018

Trump lie about the trade agreement with South Korea

The new KORUS is just the old KORUS with minor tweaks: https://t.co/B80TDELgoO https://t.co/OmoKVYB8rD

— Simon Lester (@snlester) September 24, 2018

Photoshopped picture shows Trump rescuing people

who would fall for this crap?

Because of course it has. https://t.co/OX7A5H9voj

— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) September 24, 2018

Most college assault victims do not go to the police

Trump doesn’t have a damn clue. He only cares about sexual abusers like Moore and Ailes, not the victims. Of course, over a dozen women have accused Trump of assault. I think Trump is lying like he does on many other issues.

Here are the numbers. https://t.co/NAo6PWKAH4 pic.twitter.com/zeGWkxT2R7

— Philip Bump (@pbump) September 21, 2018

This tweet has inspired the #WhyIDidntReport hashtag. Well worth reading the accounts there — a depressing chronicle of how our society has failed to support women who have been attacked. https://t.co/KKXSuyHlBq

— Glenn Kessler (@GlennKesslerWP) September 21, 2018