19th & 22nd

I can't imagine what a merger between Exxon and Chevron would do to the gas and oil industry -- Not to mention how it would affect gas prices.  I'm not surprised that Mike Pence is forming a political group. It was mentioned a few weeks ago that he plans to run for president in 2024. I don't know if I can survive another election.  More details below... Oil giants Exxon, Chevron held merger talks, according to report https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/01/31/exxon-chevron-merger-talks-oil-petroleum/4332843001/ SOURCE:  Nathan Bomey, USA Today Pence plans to form political group as he moves beyond time with Trump and Capitol riot https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/31/pence-plans-to-form-political-group-as-he-moves-beyond-time-with-trump-and-capitol-riot.html SOURCE:  Hallie Jackson and Monica Alba, NBC News

More news from the "new" First Lady and Mike Pence...  Jill Biden will be historic first lady: Just call her ‘Professor FLOTUS’ https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/entertainment/celebrities/2020/11/07/jill-biden-historic-first-lady-call-her-professor-flotus/6042142002/ SOURCE:  Maria Puente, USA TODAY 'This AIN’T over!' Vice President Mike Pence exhorts Trump campaign to continue challenging election result https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/09/election-results-mike-pence-urges-trump-campaign-keep-fighting/6224695002/ SOURCE:  Ledyard King USA TODAY

 More political news... Brad Pitt Celebrates Joe Biden As “President For All Americans” In New Campaign Ad https://deadline.com/2020/10/brad-pitt-joe-biden-new-campaign-ad-world-series-1234603012/ SOURCE:  Alexandra Del Rosario, Deadline Top aides to Vice President Mike Pence test positive for the coronavirus https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/24/covid-top-adviser-vice-president-pence-reportedly-tests-positive/6028911002/ SOURCE:  Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY

I knew it would only be a matter of time before some republicans started pulling away from Trump. I can't blame them. I think the recent 'Walter Reed' scenario was the last straw.  Pence got some empathy for his debate performance from an unlikely source, Kamala's uncle. You know you must've performed poorly when someone from your opponent's team has sympathy for you.  More details below... Republicans see 'grim' Senate map and edge away from Trump https://www.yahoo.com/news/republicans-see-grim-senate-map-205147655.html SOURCE:  Laurie Kellman and Alan Fram, Associated Press (via Yahoo News) Kamala Harris's Indian uncle 'felt sorry for Pence' https://news.yahoo.com/kamala-harriss-indian-uncle-felt-091618065.html SOURCE:  Yahoo News

 Updates and insight on Trump's health and what's going on with Vice Presidential debate... Trump administered supplemental oxygen hours after being diagnosed with COVID-19 https://www.fox29.com/news/trump-administered-supplemental-oxygen-hours-after-being-diagnosed-with-covid-19 SOURCE:  Associated Press (via Fox 29) Vice presidential debate to have heightened COVID-19 precautions https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2020/10/03/Vice-presidential-debate-to-have-heightened-COVID-19-precautions/7561601743297/ SOURCE:  Sommer Brokaw, UPI

Here are some more presidential-related coronavirus updates...  BREAKING: Joe Biden reportedly to be tested Friday for coronavirus https://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/breaking-biden-reportedly-to-be-tested-friday-for-coronavirus/YYITFJKOGRCOPF4HU3UHQIYIZE/ SOURCE:  Tim Darnell, AJC Vice President Mike Pence and second lady test negative for coronavirus following Trump’s positive diagnosis https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/02/vice-president-mike-pence-and-second-lady-test-negative-for-coronavirus-following-trumps-positive-diagnosis.html SOURCE:  Kevin Breuninger, CNBC