19th & 22nd

There is quite a bit of concern about Mike Pence's bloodshot eye during the debate. One of the symptoms of coronavirus is 'pink eye' and it is very contagious. I hope that's not what he has. I can't believe that Pence's team let him come on air looking like that. I also don't understand why no one told Pence there was a fly on his head.  Looks like Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer was a target of a kidnap plot. This almost sounds like something from a Netflix movie. Glad she is okay. More details below... Pence’s bloodshot eye during vice presidential debate causes concern https://thegrio.com/2020/10/08/pence-bloodshot-eye/ SOURCE:  Biba Adams, the grio F.B.I. Says a Michigan Militia Plotted to Kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/08/us/gretchen-whitmer-michigan-militia.html SOURCE:  Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Shaila Dawan, Kathleen Gray, The New York Times

 More tidbits about last night's VP debate... Analysis: Hits and misses from the vice presidential debate https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/analysis-hits-and-misses-from-the-vice-presidential-debate/ar-BB19OtB4?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Chris Cilliza (Analyst), CNN Kamala Harris's facial expressions during debate go viral https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/520124-kamala-harriss-facial-expressions-during-debate-go-viral SOURCE:  Celine Castronuovo, The Hill

Tidbits regarding the VP presidential debate and Trump's theory of a 'rigged election'... Takeaways from the only U.S. vice presidential debate https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/takeaways-from-the-only-u-s-vice-presidential-debate/ar-BB19O667?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Andy Sullivan, Reuters Here are all the stories Trump has cited as evidence of a rigged election https://www.yahoo.com/news/here-are-all-the-stories-trump-has-cited-as-evidence-of-a-rigged-election-155551232.html SOURCE:  Jon Ward (Senior Political Correspondent)  Yahoo News 

 News updates about tonight's VP Debate and what topics will likely be discussed... Experts express concerns about possible coronavirus transmission at VP debate https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/experts-express-concerns-about-possible-coronavirus-transmission-at-vp-debate/ar-BB19NGSX?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  ABC News  (via MSN) Pence's negative COVID test could be "meaningless" for debate, doctor says https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/pence-s-negative-covid-test-could-be-meaningless-for-debate-doctor-says/ar-BB19Nzeh?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Elizabeth Elkind, CBS News (via MSN) Pence vs. Harris: 5 things to watch at their only debate https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/pence-vs-harris-5-things-watch-their-only-debate-n1242347 SOURCE:  Alex Seitz-Wald, NBC News

It looks like the VP debate is going on as scheduled. I hope these new safety measures will prevent Kamala Harris and Mile Pence from contracting COVID.  I'm more concerned about Kamala, because Pence has been exposed to Trump and he may be carrying the virus even though he tested negative. Well, we will see what happens Wednesday. Trump took off his mask as soon as he returned to the White House -- just like a kid would do. I feel sorry for the people that work for him, because he seems to have no regard for their safety and well being. Plexiglass and 12 feet apart: Mike Pence, Kamala Harris have new rules for vice presidential debate https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/05/vice-presidential-debate-plexiglass-divide-kamala-harris-mike-pence/3630292001/ SOURCE: Rebecca Morin & Joey Garrison, USA Today Donald Trump Returns to White House, Removes Face Mask for Photo Op https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/donald-trump-returns-to-white-house-removes-f...

Biden is partnering with Jermaine Dupri & Ludacris to help with his campaign strategy. I guess Biden is targeting the Black voters who are on the fence about voting for Trump. Let's see how this plays out. We will be seeing a lot more of Mike Pence in the upcoming days. It looks like he is filling in the void for Trump while he is in the hospital. To some, this is a signal that Trump will be out of the public eye for awhile. I saw the video of Trump trying to reassure us that he is okay. From what I saw, however, he clearly is not.  More details below... Biden Campaign Enlists Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris for "Get Out The Vote" Ads https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/biden-campaign-enlists-jermaine-dupri-ludacris-for-get-out-the-vote-ads SOURCE:  Alex Weprin, Hollywood Reporter Mike Pence ramping up his public appearances while Trump remains hospitalized, concerning experts https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/04/mike-pence-vice-president-no...

It's only been about 24 hours since it was announced that Trump has been diagnosed with COVID. Since the announcement was made, many are wondering who will lead the country if Trump gets very ill or hospitalized.  Also, I just found out that RNC Chairwoman, Ronna McDaniel, has also contracted COVID. Below are two articles that outline a presidential succession plan and the status of Ms. McDaniel's health... What happens if Donald Trump becomes seriously ill? The line of succession explained https://www.yahoo.com/news/happens-donald-trump-becomes-seriously-104335309.html SOURCE:  Rozina Sabur, The Telegraph (via Yahoo News) RNC: Chairwoman McDaniel tested positive for Covid on Wednesday https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/02/rnc-chairwoman-mcdaniel-positive-covid-425113 SOURCE:  Quint Forgey, Alex Isenstadt, POLITICO