Alexandra Jaffe

Alexandra Jaffe @ajjaffe

Fauci tells the @AP that the U.S. does not yet have the critical testing and tracing procedures needed to begin reopening the nation’s economy https://t.co/evULYDR5zK — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AP: THREAD: President Donald Trump can't command states to ease restrictions they imposed because of the coronavirus outbreak, despite… — PolitiTweet.org

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Obama endorses Biden: "Joe has the character and the experience to guide us through one of our darkest times, and heal us through a long recovery. And I know he’ll surround himself with good people." https://t.co/kzLkhU4LNY — PolitiTweet.org

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W/@jpaceDC: Obama is expected to endorse Biden in video on Tuesday: https://t.co/ZES9UC2RTG — PolitiTweet.org

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In AP intvu, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said that Biden’s overtures to progressives on h/c so far aren’t enough. “Dropping Medicare to (age) 60 is not going to help Millennials, is not going to help this electorate that Biden is struggling with." https://t.co/qbkIrOQNwh — PolitiTweet.org

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But it's unclear how far Sanders' endorsement will go to win over skeptical progressives. In an interview just a few hours before the endorsement, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Biden’s overtures to progressives on health care. https://t.co/BHcnWnEaXE — PolitiTweet.org

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Sanders backed Biden much earlier than he endorsed Clinton in 2016, when Democratic disunity contributed to HRC's loss to Trump. And the rapport on display between Biden & Sanders was far lighter than anything voters saw 4 years ago. https://t.co/BHcnWnEaXE — PolitiTweet.org

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Biden says he and Sanders have established six task forces to work on policy agreements, on the economy, education, criminal justice, immigration, climate change. Doesn't mention sixth—health care? — PolitiTweet.org

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Biden, who was seen by some Dems during the primary as too focused on defending Obama's legacy & returning to the way things were, says today: "We just can’t think about building back to the way things were before, that is not good enough. We need to build for a better future." — PolitiTweet.org

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Biden thanks Sanders, says his endorsement "means a great deal." Adds: "If I am the nominee — which it looks like now you just made me — I really need you, not just to win the campaign but to govern." — PolitiTweet.org

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"We've got to make Trump a one-term president," Sanders said. "I will do all that I can to make that happen." https://t.co/iksH8IJusd — PolitiTweet.org

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Sanders endorses Biden on his economic livestream: "I am asking all Americans, I'm asking every Democrat, I'm asking every independent, I'm asking a lot of Republicans to come together in this campaign to support your candidacy, which I endorse." — PolitiTweet.org

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Bernie Sanders joins Joe Biden on his 2pm livestream on the economic response to the coronavirus — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ajjaffe: New: A woman who previously alleged Biden touched her inappropriately has come forward with allegations of sexual assault agai… — PolitiTweet.org

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In the course of reporting, the AP contacted at least 21 former Biden staffers from the time, and spoke to several, including five on Sunday. While some remembered Reade, none recalled any instances of inappropriate touching or behavior on Biden’s behalf. https://t.co/tnI2yn1ZE6 — PolitiTweet.org

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The AP spoke with Reade about her initial allegations of harassment in April of 2019, but declined to publish details at the time because reporters were unable to corroborate her allegations, and aspects of her story contradicted other reporting. https://t.co/tnI2yn1ZE6 — PolitiTweet.org

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One friend, who knew Tara Reade in 1993, said in an interview Sunday that Reade told them about the alleged assault when it happened. The person advised Reade against going forward with the rest of her story out of concern for Reade's safety. https://t.co/tnI2yn1ZE6 — PolitiTweet.org

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New: A woman who previously alleged Biden touched her inappropriately has come forward with allegations of sexual assault against the presumptive Democratic nominee: https://t.co/tnI2yn1ZE6 — PolitiTweet.org

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Read @BillBarrowAP on Joe Biden's balancing act when it comes to picking his VP contender: https://t.co/HBDS2SG0Z0 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @kronayne: THREAD on California's deal for an eye-popping 200 million masks per month: Lawmakers Thursday told Newsom they want a lot mo… — PolitiTweet.org

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Biden's launched a podcast, an online newsletter, and this week held a "virtual ropeline" with supporters via Zoom. A look at how the former VP is looking to new digital platforms to get his message out: https://t.co/3nEeG4ogOv — PolitiTweet.org

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Biden faces some skepticism from progressives as he looks to unify the party, but his team has already been meeting w/progressive groups, is planning to work w/Sanders' team on more policy agreements. More, from @apwillweissert, @BillBarrowAP & me https://t.co/oDqtQtIvSV — PolitiTweet.org

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As Biden seeks to win over progressives, he offers two policy concessions - lowering Medicare eligibility age, forgiving student debt for some Americans — PolitiTweet.org

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My brother just likened the coronavirus to the Angel of Death. "Another interesting coalescence of plagues" 🤔 — PolitiTweet.org

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Happy Passover to you from my family, socially distanced & very unorthodox but celebrating nonetheless. https://t.co/YOKEH74yU6 — PolitiTweet.org

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Harris made a cameo at Biden’s second fundraiser of the day, per @BillBarrowAP. Biden, thanking Kamala, said: "I’m coming for you, kid." — PolitiTweet.org

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Veep watch: Kamala Harris inked a joint fundraising agreement with the DNC today. Harris will host her 1st fundraiser Thurs. Contributors can give $357,800 max; $2,800 goes to retire Harris’ presidential campaign debts and the rest goes to the DNC. https://t.co/KcwCIiNb86 — PolitiTweet.org

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Sanders adds, though, he plans to make an impact at the convention & will remain on the ballot in remaining primaries to amass delegates, so he'll "be able to exert significant influence over the party platform and other functions." — PolitiTweet.org

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Sanders: "As I see the crisis gripping the nation...and the work that needs to be done...I cannot in good conscience continue to mount a campaign that cannot win, and which would interfere with the important work required of all of us." — PolitiTweet.org