Hillary Clinton Eviscerates Donald Trump's Alt-Right Ties In Reno Speech

Hillary Clinton Says 'Radical Fringe' Is Taking Over GOP Under Donald Trump New York Times

Hillary Clinton found that low register, totally calm, 'we're in this together' voice in Reno just now. It was the same voice from her San Diego trouncing of Trump on foreign policy -- or an 'evisceration' as some pundits called it. And she was brutal, surpassing the expectations of pundits who had an advance preview of her speech. 

Related: Hillary Clinton Microwaves Donald Trump's Axis of Tinfoil The Daily Beast

“Your reputation is amazing. I will not let you down,” Republican nominee Donald Trump told InfoWars radio host Alex Jones, who believes the Sandy Hook shooting was staged by the government, in a December appearance on his show.
Eight months later, Hillary Clinton reminded a crowd in Reno, Nevada, that Jones, a friend of former Trump adviser Roger Stone and a major booster of his campaign, is not only a conspiracy peddler whose site frequently purports that Clinton is near death and sells snake-oil pills and bulk survival food for the end times, but that he also believes the children killed at Sandy Hook Elementary were planted by the government in a longtail effort to take away Americans’ guns.
Clinton’s speech was an effort to force Trump to disavow the innumerable fringe groups that have fully embraced his campaign—or face the consequences of aligning with leaders like Jones, who once told his InfoWars viewership that government programs are producing “people with gills” and “humanoids crossed with fish.”

Trump's White Boys Army

What Is the 'Alt-Right? A Guide to the White Nationalist Movement Now Leading Conservative Media Media Matters

Over the last few months, the so-called “alt-right” has become one of the most prominent factions of the conservative media. The movement’s leading outlet is Breitbart News, whose chairman, Stephen Bannon, has just become the CEO of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.

In many ways the “alt-right” is a rebranding of classic white nationalism for the 21st century. As BuzzFeed described the movement: “In short, it’s white supremacy perfectly tailored for our times: 4chan-esque racist rhetoric combined with a tinge of Silicon Valley–flavored philosophizing, all riding on the coattails of the Trump boom.”

The “alt-right” opposes diversity and immigration, arguing that those policies are a form of “white genocide.” It embraces racism, sexism, anti-Muslim bigotry, and anti-Semitism and sees its goal as usurping the traditional conservative movement, which it views as feckless and weak, in favor of a brand of nationalism.

With the ascension of Trump, the “alt-right’s” chosen candidate, as the nominee of the Republican Party, its mission is all but accomplished.

The following is a survey of the key concepts of the “alt-right,” the major figures and media outlets in the movement, and reaction to the "alt-right."'

A new poll showing Hillary Clinton up 10 points gives insight into why Donald Trump's campaign is faltering Washington Post

The pollsters asked respondents to address the topic of whether Trump's campaign rhetoric promotes bigotry. 59% answered affirmatively, with a plurality of every demographic -- except Republicans weighing in at 29% -- saying that Trump appealed to bigotry. Subgroups answering affirmatively included majorities of independents, men, women, whites with or without college degrees, people aged 64 or younger and both whites and nonwhites. Among all whites, 54% felt that Trump appeals to bigotry (with 50% of white men agreeing). Among nonwhites, the figure was 72%. 

Is Rudy Giuliani okay? Washington Post

WE ARE a little worried about Rudy Giuliani, the Republican former mayor of New York. Is “America’s mayor” okay?
During his 15-minute speech at the GOP convention last month in Cleveland, it was notable that when he said Donald Trump loves “all people, from the top to the bottom,” Mr. Giuliani animatedly gestured toward his knees as he said “top,” and above his head as he said “bottom.” Also, why did he say that he and his wife, Judith, have been friends with Mr. Trump for 30 years, though he met his wife in 1999, only 17 years ago?
Also — we’re noting this purely out of concern — during his speech he often licked his lips, indicating dry mouth, which, according to the Mayo Clinic, can be a symptom of nerve damage, stroke or Alzheimer’s disease. At the end of his address, beads of sweat were visible on his pate — did that not suggest heart disease?
Mr. Giuliani is just 72, but he seemed slightly stooped as he walked to the lectern, where his wide stance made us wonder if he’s unsteady on his feet. Then there was his slurred diction, as when he referred to “jushtified” police shootings and Syrian “refyoongees.” More evidence of a stroke?
Yes, all of the above is ludicrous — as ludicrous as Mr. Giuliani’s own loathsome smears and innuendo about Hillary Clinton’s health, which follow Mr. Trump’s. In recent days, indulging a grudge he has evidently held for years, he has urged people to watch Internet videosthat purport to prove Ms. Clinton is ill. He doubled down after that, saying the Democratic presidential nominee appeared “tired” and “sick.”

Hillary Clinton Headlines August 26, 2016

The Clinton Foundation Is Not a Scandal. It's a Phenomenal, Life-saving Success. Slate

Citigroup: A Trump Victory in November Could Cause a Global Recession Bloomberg

Bad Omens for Bernie's Political Revolution The Atlantic

There Is No Horse Race Slate

A Regular Liberal Critic Goes All In On Clinton's Presidential Run Huff Po

Jorge Ramos Urges Fellow Journalists Not To 'Stay Silent On' Media Matters

CNN Melts Down After Hillary Holds Her Ground in Anderson Cooper Interview BNR

Trump's campaign CEO once charged in domestic violence case Politico

How American Muslim Women Are Taking on Trump The Atlantic

Donald Trump Supporters Embrace The Illuminati As Trump Calls For DC Regime Change

Like Donald Trump? You'll Love the Illuminati The Daily Beast

Add to this mixed brew is the reality that conspiracy theorists who support the concept of the Illuminati believe Hillary Clinton is at the top of the pyramid -- the devil in a pantsuit, a symbol of all matters dark, foreboding and destructive. The concept of strong, intelligent women leaders also is fundamental to the derision of those who loathe the Illuminati.

 "It’s confirmed: Donald Trump’s supporters on social media have all the best sources, and those sources are telling them the world is run by a single shadowy organization intent on controlling your mind.
Data provided to The Daily Beast by social media analytics company Demographics Pro shows that Donald Trump supporters are 4.2 times more likely to tweet about the New World Order than Hillary Clinton supporters. Thirty-nine percent of people who tweeted the hashtag‪#‎NewWorldOrder‬ followed Trump’s Twitter account. Almost 32 percent who tweeted about ‪#‎FalseFlag‬—that shootings and terror attacks like the Sandy Hook or Orlando massacres were staged by the government—followed Trump on social media. About 10 percent of the #FalseFlag tweeters followed Clinton."

We're at Peak Disunity -- It Has to Get Better from Here by Steve Kearney The Daily Beast

Kearney asks the same question we expressed yesterday on HillaryWomen News in response to the far-left wringing their hands over Republicans backing Hillary. After this divisive Democratic primary and now disgustingly vulgar Trump campaign, is it possible that progressive-leaning moderates from all parties can forge some kind of new alliance -- one not beholden to the extremes on the far left and the far right? ~ Anne

"After 25 years in business and politics, I’ll be the first to admit that I haven’t always lived up to my own standards. But as I get older – and the shouting gets louder – I’ve come to the inescapable conclusion that something has to give.

Trump is just the day-glo orange tip of a less visible iceberg lurking beneath the surface. His success despite – or maybe because of - his insults of Muslims, Mexicans, women, prisoners of war, Gold Star families and an Indiana-born federal judge of Mexican descent is merely a symptom of our times. As he points out, he only re-tweets the racist and anti-Semitic memes. He doesn’t create them.

Coarseness, intolerance and self-righteousness have combined into a toxic brew across the political spectrum."

Salazar to lead Clinton's transition team Politico

Former Colorado Sen. Ken Salazar, who served as President Barack Obama’s secretary of the interior, will chair the Democratic nominee’s transition team, the Clinton campaign announced Tuesday. He will be joined by veteran Clinton aides Maggie Williams and Neera Tanden, who will serve as transition co-chairs, alongside former National Security Adviser Tom Donilon and former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm. 

Mikhail Baryshnikov: Trump's rhetoric 'reminds me of the Soviet Union' Politico

Mikhail Baryshnikov has flashbacks of the Soviet Union's hammer and sickle when he listens to Donald Trump.  

The legendary Russian-American dancer, choreographer and actor endorsed Hillary Clinton Wednesday in a new video in which he ripped into the Republican nominee Donald Trump as reminiscent of "dangerous totalitarian opportunists" who caused people like him to leave their countries.

"Forty two years ago I left a country that built walls to come to a place without them. But today, as a citizen of the United States, for the first time, I’m hearing rhetoric that reminds me of the Soviet Union of my youth, where it was a crime, and continues to be, a crime to be different," said Baryshnikov, who had never publicly endorsed a candidate, in 75-second video released by the social media campaign Humanity for Hillary titled "#ITrustHer." 

Hillary Clinton Headlines Aug. 17, 2016

Donald Trump shakes up campaign team Politico

Hillary Clinton Needs to Step Up and Get Ahead of Her Family Foundation 'Scandal' The Daily Beast

Trump unpopularity fuels wide lead for Clinton in new Virginia poll The Washington Post

Poll: Clinton Maintains Big Lead as Voters Doubt Trump's Temperament NBC News

In private call. DNC flexes unity with Clinton camp and Sanders team Politico

Kris Jenner Quits 'Kardashian U' The Daily Beast