Nicole Lafond
Where Things Stand: These Two Headlines 
This morning we published two pieces with starkly disturbing headlines within about thirty minutes of each other.
Where Things Stand: He Can’t Stop Politicizing A Tragedy
They couldn’t even find a willing participant. So they replaced a shop owner with someone who’d be happy to play his game.
Where Things Stand: Why Is Trump Tweeting About Mini-Strokes?
My roommate just asked me this question. There’s not a solid answer, but it’s related to news out of New York Times reporter Michael Schmidt’s forthcoming book, which was obtained by CNN.
Where Things Stand: Trump Campaign Seeks To Cast Unrest As A Campaign Issue
The White House is going after former Veep Joe Biden for not traveling to Kenosha, Wisconsin, unlike President Trump who “shows up.”
The only issue? The governor of Wisconsin has politely asked Trump to actually … not show up.
Where Things Stand: Trump Touts ‘Succes’ In Kenosha
While there were scant references to the shooting of Jacob Blake during the last night of the RNC Thursday, President Trump tweeted about the “succes” scene in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Friday morning. (No, that is not a typo on my part, but his).
Where Things Stand: Graham’s Remarks Are Part Of The Problem
It’s a meme that’s been circulating across social media for months, since George Floyd was murdered by police, sparking a reignited nationwide movement against police brutality and racial injustice: guilty people don’t deserve to be killed by police, either.
Where Things Stand: Revisionist History
All the cable news pundits have been talking about it as if its some surprising new theme, a novel take on a night laced with apocalyptic doom and sweaty aggression.
Where Things Stand: The Circus Begins
Glancing through tonight’s lineup of speakers suggests that, this evening, we are in for a journey down to the depths of the Trump fever swamp, with only a few potential opportunities to come up for air, when folks like Nikki Haley and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) speak.
Where Things Stand: Show Of Hands, Should We Separate Families?
They took a vote. A, hands up if you think we should do this bloody thing, vote.