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Situational awareness - August 13, 2020Good morning from Salt Lake CityLet's Thursday!TICK TOCK7 days to the 6th special session (8/20/2020)42 days to the 1st Congressional District debate (9/24/2020)47 days to the Utah gubernatorial debate (9/28/2020)49 days to the Utah Attorney General debate (10/01/2020)55 days to the Vice Presidential debate at the University of Utah (10/07/2020)60 days to the 4th Congressional District debate (10/12/2020)63 days to the 3rd Congressional District debate (10/15/2020)67 days to the 2nd Congressional District debate (10/19/2020)82 days to the 2020 election (11/3/2020)160 days to inauguration day (01/20/2021)165 days to the start of the 2021 Utah Legislature (1/25/2021)Here are the stories you need to pay attention to this morning:A stark warning about the coronavirus. Biden's campaign rakes in cash after naming Harris to the Democratic ticket. Republican candidates for governor spent big bucks on advertising ahead of the primary election.LISTEN TO THIS!"Bernick and Schott on politics" is Utah's longest-running, and highest-rated, political podcast. We break down the big Utah political news twice a week, plus bring you interviews with newsmakers and interesting people. You can subscribe at this link, or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for subscribing to Utah's must-read daily political news rundown.If you know of friends or colleagues who would benefit from our daily news roundup, please encourage them to sign up for our newsletter.Today At Utah PolicyRepublican candidates for governor spent nearly $4 million on advertising ahead of the primaryBy Bryan Schott, Managing Editor The Republican candidates for governor spent more than $3.7 million on advertising ahead of the party's June primary.Podcast: Understanding the threat from Russian election interference with David Shimer By Bryan Schott, Managing Editor America is still trying to come to grips with the story of Russian interference in the 2016 election. Russia's efforts to undermine Democrat Hillary Clinton, and later how they helped Republican Donald Trump win, is something Americans need to understand if only to keep it from happening again.Utah ranked #1 in new economic competitiveness outlook By News release The American Legislative Exchange Council released the thirteenth edition of Rich States, Poor States its newest publication in an annual series illustrating each states' competitiveness and economic outlook using 15 equally weighted policy variables and examining trends from past decades. This publication examines the policy choices made across the 50 states in 2019 and whether those choices have improved economic competitiveness. OTHER UTAH HEADLINESDeseret News Substitute teachers weigh risks of going back to school during COVID-19 pandemic 'It makes my heart hurt': Salt Lake officers recount dramatic water rescue BLM defers controversial oil and gas leases near Utah national parks Report shows no major progress on Utah homelessness as COVID-19 impacts loomSalt Lake Tribune Feds yank oil and gas leases near Arches, Canyonlands parks from upcoming sale Utah advocates blast fee hikes for legal immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship, asylum Trump tweets Cache County with news of grantNATIONAL HEADLINESDire warningThe director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said if Americans don't follow the recommendations for slowing the spread of the coronavirus, the country will face the worst fall in U.S. history [CNN]. Harris joins the Democratic ticketNewly tapped Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris launched a blistering attack against President Donald Trump during her first appearance as Joe Biden's running mate [CNN]. Biden's campaign raised a whopping $26 million in the first 24 hours after he named Harris as his running mate [CNN]. President Donald Trump called Harris "extraordinarily nasty," one of his favorite insults for women [WaPo]. Stimulus stalematePresident Trump and congressional Democrats remain at an impasse over a new coronavirus financial aid package [Reuters]. Dog whistle?President Trump tweeted Wednesday that he would protect "suburban housewives" from an imaginary "invasion" of poor people led by Sen. Cory Booker [Twitter]. He can't do that, can he?President Trump's advisers are studying whether he has the power to cut taxes without legislation from Congress [NYT]. Yikes!Virologists at the University of Florida have isolated live coronavirus samples from airborne particles collected 16 feet from patients hospitalized with Covid-19. The discovery confirms the virus is spread through the air [NYT]. A University of Texas study says thousands of early Covid-19 cases in Seattle and Wuhan may have gone undetected [Houston Chronicle]. Woodward's new bookBob Woodward obtained 25 personal letters between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for his new book about the Trump administration. The new book will be called "Rage" and will be released next month [Guardian]. About Kanye's presidential runMusician Kanye West reportedly speaks with White House adviser Jared Kushner regularly since he launched his quixotic bid for the presidency. The two recently met in person in Colorado [Forbes]. Not paying attentionPresident Trump reportedly has eliminated nearly all intelligence briefings from his schedule. The president has not received an intelligence briefing since July 1 [HuffPo]. Football falloutWill President Trump get the blame for college football being canceled? [NYT]. President Trump's supporters are blaming the political left for no football this fall [Politico]. BUSINESS HEADLINESUtah company develops an updated kid-safe smartphone to fight too much screen time (Deseret News) Northrop Grumman hiring for hundreds of job openings in Utah (Deseret News) Cancellation of Pac-12 sports will be an economic blow to Salt Lake, Utah (Deseret News)Policy NewsUtah recognized as a leading state in new national report on data and evidence in policymakingAt a virtual event co-hosted by the National Governors Association, Results for America highlighted Utah's exemplary use of evidence and data to improve results for Utahn's. Former Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Chris Redgrave launch Global Leaders Scholarship Fund with Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy As a legacy program of the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference, local nonprofit Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy, in partnership with former Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski and UN Conference Finance Committee Chair Chris Redgrave, are launching the Global Leaders Scholarship Fund that aims to engage Utah youth, ages 18-32, with opportunities to work on global issues with people from the world. The Global Leaders Scholarship Fund will give students studying at Utah colleges and universities the opportunity to travel and attend global conferences and events. More National HeadlinesThe Confederate Roots of the Administrative State (National Review) Kamala Harris: A ruthless authoritarian, one heartbeat away from the presidency (Washington Examiner) Chicago's safest neighborhoods start sharing in the Windy City's crime outbreak (City-Journal) Millenarian Mobs (Claremont Review of Books) The Left Is Already Painting Kamala Harris as a Victim of Sexism (RedState) Health questions for Biden off-limits for media, unlike Reagan, McCain and Trump (FOX News) Helicopter Assigned to Trump Support Detail Shot at in the Air Over Virginia, One Injury (RedState) New York Times, AP, and others dub ultra-liberal Kamala Harris a 'moderate' and 'centrist' (Washington Examiner) Sanders' Former Press Secretary: Let's Face It, The Harris Pick Is A Disaster For Progressives (Hot Air) Kamala Harris Brings Gun Confiscation Support to Dem Presidential Ticket (Free Beacon) Survey: Gun Control Support Down Double Digits from Last Year (Brietbart)ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY1492 - Christopher Columbus arrives in the Canary Islands on his first voyage to the new world. 1851 - Isaac Singer is granted a patent for his sewing machine. 1898 - A peace protocol was signed, ending the Spanish-American War. The United States acquired Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines, and annexed Hawaii. 1914 - World War I: The United Kingdom declares war on Austria-Hungary. 1939 - The Wizard of Oz had its world premiere in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. 1964 - South Africa is banned from the Olympic Games due to the country's racist policies 1966 - John Lennon apologized for saying the Beatles were more popular than Jesus Christ. 1981 - IBM introduced the first personal computer. 1992 - Canada, Mexico and the United States announce the completion of negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). 1994 - Major League Baseball players go on strike, forcing the cancellation of the 1994 World Series. Wise WordsAnyone Listening"Never give up. Never give in. Never become hostile... Hate is too big a burden to bear." John Lewis Lighter SideAlmost like Hardball"Wow, that is beyond a softball interview. That's how you interview your new puppy: 'And who's a good boy? Is it you? It's you, isn't it? You're a good boy!'" - SETH MEYERS, on Trump's interview with Lou Dobbs Listen to us on_Apple Podcasts Subscribers may receive special messages with information about new features, special offers, or public policy messages from clients and advertisers. |
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