Thread by @Celeste_pewter, This is still true, and I am very bothered by the fact: [...]

Celeste P. says LET’S GO GEORGIA SENATE SEATS!

This is still true, and I am very bothered by the fact:

1. The moderator doesn’t have a divider in front of her,
2. The dividers haven’t changed.

I really want Kamala to stay safe.

(Reposting for clarity) https://twitter.com/celeste_pewter/status/1313870922353270784

https://twitter.com/celeste_pewter/status/1313870922353270784

This debate should be virtual, and I already want to punch Pence for smugly shaking his head.

Also, with this question: it’s worth remembering Senator Harris posted this on 2/13, long before this Administration acted. #Debates2020

https://twitter.com/kamalaharris/status/1227988568322297856

https://twitter.com/kamalaharris/status/1227988568322297856

I won’t fact-check this entire debate (I think my head might explode), but it’s also worth remembering that Pence/the task force/this Administration never properly utilized the Defense Production Act.

#Debates2020

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/22/health/Covid-Trump-Defense-Production-Act.html

Despite Claims, Trump Rarely Uses Wartime Law in Battle Against Covid

The president often criticized the Defense Production Act as anti-business. Now he’s campaigning on having frequently used the law to ramp up production of medical gear.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/22/health/Covid-Trump-Defense-Production-Act.html

I also want to remind everyone:

(Since Pence seems determined to forget?)

Around February 23rd, the Administration was still playing politics with Diamond Princess patients - letting Alabama call in favors.

They did not have a plan

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/feds-backtrack-transfer-quarantined-coronavirus-patients-alabama/story?id=69162771

#Debates

Feds backtrack on transfer of quarantined coronavirus patients to Alabama

Plans to move American coronavirus patients to an Alabama facility were canceled Sunday after local officials and residents expressed concerns.

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/feds-backtrack-transfer-quarantined-coronavirus-patients-alabama/story?id=69162771

Ok, in case you haven’t seen it yet:

Here is the Biden-Harris COVID-19 plan. With a timeline. I’d say bookmark it, since I’m betting we’re going to need it throughout this debate.

https://joebiden.com/covid19/

#Debates

1. Does Pence have .... pink eye? Or is a burst blood vessel?

2. Senator Harris handled Pence’s interruption well, but the moderator should be willing to step in.

#Debates

Pence just name checked Gavin Newsom, and it’s probably worth remembering:

Gavin has said multiple times CA’s increase in wildfires is because of climate change. I’m hoping Gavin chimes in too. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/california/ewsom-climate-change-responsible-for-california-wildfires/2361893/

#Debates

Newsom: Climate Change Responsible for California Wildfires

As the Bay Area and other parts of California deal with the devastating effects of raging wildfires, Gov. Gavin Newsom attacked the idea that the fires are natural in any way. He said the cause is...

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/california/ewsom-climate-change-responsible-for-california-wildfires/2361893/

Ok, given that we’re talking about China/foreign policy, I really hope this segues into national security. I really want a question about this:

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/07/white-house-installs-campaign-veteran-cia-427429

The Administration is repeatedly politicizing intelligence. What does that do for our safety? #Debates

White House installs a campaign veteran at the CIA

Agency veterans say the amorphous role of retired Army Major General Bert Mizusawa, a political ally of the president, is unusual.

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/07/white-house-installs-campaign-veteran-cia-427429

We also need a question about how intelligence allies currently view us (FVEY anyone?), AND Susan should ask about this: - https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/10/05/u-s-and-russia-meet-for-nuclear-talks-as-landmark-treaty-nears-end/

(If you’re new

- I study Global Security Studies/Intelligence at JHU)

#Debates2020

U.S. and Russia Meet for Nuclear Talks as Landmark Treaty Nears End

The only remaining nuclear arms control treaty between Washington and Moscow expires in February and the two governments are still at loggerheads over the terms…

https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/10/05/u-s-and-russia-meet-for-nuclear-talks-as-landmark-treaty-nears-end/

CUT THE MIKE!

And has ISIS been “destroyed?” In a word, no. From May 2020: https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/07/politics/isis-coronavirus-iraq-syria/index.html

I wouldn’t trust Pence with foreign policy, is all I’m saying.

#Debates

ISIS seeks to exploit pandemic to mount resurgence in Iraq and Syria

The coronavirus pandemic has forced the US-led military coalition battling ISIS to pause or suspend significant aspects of its campaign in Iraq and Syria, even as the terror group seeks to exploit...

https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/07/politics/isis-coronavirus-iraq-syria/index.html

It’s important to note that Pence is regurgitating a complicated and misleading representation on Biden’s stance on Bin Laden. WaPo did a detailed fact-check on it:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/09/23/joe-biden-claim-he-opposed-taking-out-osama-bin-laden/

#Debates2020

I also know each day feels like a month’s worth of news now, but -

1. Important to remember Senate Judiciary begins confirmation hearings on Barrett on Monday. I’ll update with a #BlockBarrett tool kit this weekend - please keep calling.

Here’s my original thread: https://twitter.com/celeste_pewter/status/1309979481570828288