“Oh, I always wished I could do something better than comics, but there didn’t seem to be anything. My mother used to say that when I was having lunch or dinner at home, if I didn’t have a book to read I’d be reading the label on the ketchup bottle. And, in fact, one of […]
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Who Is Julián Castro? | 2020 Presidential Candidate | NYT News
A former San Antonio mayor …“San Antonio is one of the most livable citiesin the nation.”… with a twin brother, who is also in politics.“I’m one minute older.”Colbert: “One minute older?”“He routinely goes around telling peoplethat the way to tell us apart is thatI’m a minute uglier than he is.”And he found his footing on […]
How Trump Blew Up Presidential Debate Traditions | NYT News
“Why do you lie?”“Donald, Donald.”“Why do you lie?That’s wrong. That’s wrong.Totally wrong.Oh I know, you’re a tough guy, Jeb.”“You’re never going to be president of the United States —”“You’re a real tough, Jeb, yeah —”“by insulting your way to the presidency.”Well let’s see, I’m at 42 and you’re at three so,so far, I’m doing better.”“Doesn’t […]
Who Is Beto O’Rourke? | 2020 Presidential Candidate | NYT News
A charismatic former Texas congressmanwith a penchant for punk rock —“Can politics be like punk rock?”“I think,I think we’re proving that right now.”— and oversharing online.“So, I’m here at the dentist.”Beto O’Rourkeis running for president.So, who is he?O’Rourke, full name Robert, but better known as“Beto” [repeated]“My nickname is Beto.”He grew up near the border in […]
The First 2019 Democratic Debate: Key Moments, Day 2 | NYT News
“Senator Sanders —”“We need a political revolution.”“Repeal that tax bill that benefits the top 1 percent.”“If we had a value-added tax, even half the European level —”“If we turn toward socialism,we run the risk of helping to re-electthe worst president in American history.”“There need not be disagreement in the party,because in truth we want healthy […]
The First 2019 Democratic Debate: Key Moments, Day 1 | NYT News
[intro music]“Who is this economy really working for?It’s doing great for a thinner and thinner slice at the top.”“Senator Warren —”“Senator Warren?”“Senator Warren?” “Senator Warren?”“You know, I’m very different than everyone elsehere on this stage.”“Something that sets me apart —”“I was an entrepreneur.”“I’ve been raising a black son.”“I’m proud to have been the first governor […]
Did Hong Kong Police Abuse Protesters? What the Videos Show. | Visual Investigations
Tear-gassed, beaten and dragged.Protesters in Hong Kong have accused the policeof using excessive force during apolitical demonstration in June.Hong Kong officials have pushed back.“My officers are actingin accordance with our guidelines.”The New York Times analyzed hundreds of videos,spoke to protesters who were beatenand interviewed experts in crowd control.We identified seven incidents caughton camera that contradict […]
How the Las Vegas Gunman Planned a Massacre, in 7 Days of Video | NYT – Visual Investigations
The surveillance footage is remarkable in its banality.It shows Stephen Paddock, the Las Vegas gunman,in the days before his mass shooting.He cuts a lonesome figureas he moves through the Mandalay Bay hotel —playing video poker for hours in the casino;buying snacks at a newsstand;watching a LeBron James interview in a restaurant;and at times, chatting with […]
How Russia Is Disrupting the World Order | NYT News
These are the members of NATO,a military alliance formed in 1949to protect European countriesagainst the Soviet Union.“Only a strong defensive alliancecould deter them from further adventures.”NATO now includes 29 countries,including three that are former Soviet states.“Estonia …Latvia …Lituania.”The Soviet Union may have collapsed,but Russia is still trying to wield influenceover the region and undermine nations […]
Who Is Kamala Harris? | 2020 Presidential Candidate | NYT News
A barrier-breaking prosecutor with a love for grilling —“Question, I will repeat” —roastingand music.“One nation under a groove,getting down…”California Senator Kamala Harrishas joined the race for the White House.“I’m running for president of the United States.And I’m very excited about it.I’m very excited about it.”So who is she?Harris has a history of being the first.“You […]