Biden demolished the misogynistic memes and condescending statements circulating about her “ambition.” Yes, an ambitious, powerful woman is just the sort of person Biden wants to associate with.https://t.co/KgXiN86Lz8
— Jennifer Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) August 11, 2020
Kamala. It’s time. Let’s go. pic.twitter.com/ZsZVrIiofY
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) August 11, 2020
This appears to be the Hagar the Horrible strip that Joe Biden has on his desk. pic.twitter.com/aii025usNf
— Josh Barro (@jbarro) August 11, 2020
Black women and women of color have long been underrepresented in elected office and in November we have an opportunity to change that. Let's get to work.https://t.co/aiVwuBrwqR
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 11, 2020
NEW: ActBlue processed more than $6 million in donations between 4pm and 6pm
— Shane Goldmacher (@ShaneGoldmacher) August 11, 2020
You know, whatever else you think of Kamala Harris, it’s pretty amazing and awesome that immigrants can come to the U.S., meet, marry, have a child, and their daughter can grow up to be DA, state attorney general, U.S. Senator, and on a presidential ticket. pic.twitter.com/cTRW8c0tyf
— Jim Geraghty (@jimgeraghty) August 11, 2020
Kamala Harris will be the first person from a West Coast state to hold a spot on a Democratic ticket. First person from any state west of the Rockies, even.
— Reid Wilson (@PoliticsReid) August 11, 2020
First African-American VP nominee, first Asian-American nominee.
Also, a total #badass.
They can run, but they can't hide. #Pence should probably try to hide, though.
— Mary L Trump (@MaryLTrump) August 11, 2020
I know this is too much to ask from a head and heart perspective, but the smart and savvy and humane move for the White House and GOP would be to welcome Harris to the race, congratulate historic pick, and save the attacks for a day or so later.
— Matthew Dowd (@matthewjdowd) August 11, 2020
"The very first words of the very first statement President Trump’s reelection campaign offered in response to the selection of Sen. Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.) to be Joe Biden’s running mate were false," @PBUMP notes https://t.co/E4YAMzPMbv
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) August 11, 2020
Important to point out she didn't use the money and donated it to a nonprofit.https://t.co/eEuiOxrdBQ
— Derek Mazzeo (@DerekRMazzeo) August 11, 2020
"Tonight, I'm thinking about history. In 1972, a congresswoman from Brooklyn ran for president."@JoyAnnReid on #TheReidOut pic.twitter.com/KHaHibIVEW
— The ReidOut (@thereidout) August 11, 2020
Meanwhile…
This man is literally out of gas and accusing people of treason. @realDonaldTrump is bumbling and incoherent. pic.twitter.com/UBkus67y6b
— Brian J. Karem (@BrianKarem) August 11, 2020
And let's be clear, any other President (D or R) would have probably remarked on the history of Harris's selection before going after her https://t.co/ms9Ye9vRiJ
— Jeremy Diamond (@JDiamond1) August 11, 2020
Coming from him, that’s high praise. https://t.co/3oID2RWqhP
— Bobby Ghosh (@ghoshworld) August 11, 2020
Trump says Americans will be forced to 'learn Chinese' if Biden wins https://t.co/h6UpIbD8yR pic.twitter.com/NkF5r6DUc6
— New York Post (@nypost) August 11, 2020
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BORISHAMBLES BRITAIN
Joe Biden will favour deal with EU over post-Brexit agreement with Britain https://t.co/3QPr2vAQ0I
— The New European (@TheNewEuropean) August 11, 2020
"‘Take back control', they said. The reality is we’ve surrendered it". https://t.co/K4uLLxHHcH
— The New European (@TheNewEuropean) August 11, 2020
Boris Johnson avoids having cobra meetings with Nicola Sturgeon, is refusing to visit her at Bute House and has now rejected cabinet proposal by Michael Gove. Odd approach by UK government to counter growing support for Scottish independence. https://t.co/qN0SkAbc0i
— Angus Robertson (@AngusRobertson) August 11, 2020
Let us build on the growing majority support in favour of Scotland becoming an independent country. The increasing momentum will determine that Scotland will not be denied the right to choose its own future. Even @BorisJohnson knows this, it is inevitable. https://t.co/ABRsturluf
— Ian Blackford (@Ianblackford_MP) August 11, 2020
Which of the following do you think would make the best PM?
Boris Johnson – 32%
Keir Starmer – 34%Within margin of error, but this is the first Starmer lead we've recordedhttps://t.co/cuAUJ4Gbex pic.twitter.com/3SoPZ6xl72
— YouGov (@YouGov) August 11, 2020
BBC and Sky accused of 'voyeurism' in coverage of migrant boats https://t.co/hpv1N7BfHC
— The Guardian (@guardian) August 11, 2020
So we’ve reached patriotic ice cream already. I did warn you. https://t.co/ADRu6Yq4mv
— James O'Brien (@mrjamesob) August 11, 2020
OOOF! Home Office source: “Priti is working day&night to bring an end to these small boat crossings, which are facilitated by international criminal gangs&are of serious concern. If that means upsetting the social media team for a brand of overpriced junk food then so be it.” https://t.co/QIrfXOjZ5w
— Chris Mason (@ChrisMasonBBC) August 11, 2020
Everything about these people repulses me. They are vindictive, stupid, racist, reactionary, vulgar, wantonly ill-educated, bitter & naff.
The question I would ask them is “what difference do these migrants coming here personally make to your life?”.
— Miffy Buckley 🏳️🌈 (@miffythegamer) August 11, 2020
So let me get this straight🤔
Rishi Sunak is encouraging us to sit in McDonald’s & get 20 chicken nuggets for £2.39 under his Eat Out to Help Out campaign, Boris Johnson has just launched a campaign encouraging us to lose weight and Matt Hancock is telling us all to stay at home.— Holly x (@hollyshortall) August 11, 2020
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WORLDWIDE
Police in Belarus seen beating demonstrators and bundling people into vans during second night of violence linked to Sunday's controversial electionhttps://t.co/onZ1KSpCAH pic.twitter.com/7JKA5yGKpJ
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) August 11, 2020
“After declaring victory over Lukashenko, Tikhanovskaya was detained by authorities, forced to record a hostage video accepting that he won the election, and had to leave the country to ensure the safety of her family and release of her campaign manager.” https://t.co/dem7XRhSst
— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) August 11, 2020
Veronika Tsepkalo: I appeal to the international community. Plz help stop the mayhem in Belarus. Help stop the bloodshed. Recognize Svetlana as the only legally elected President. Help release political prisoners and hold free elections. Plz help the Belarusian people. Thank you pic.twitter.com/0Xc3iznOpz
— Tadeusz Giczan (@TadeuszGiczan) August 11, 2020
Here’s my @nytimes story on the reaction of vaccine experts to Russia’s announcement that they’re approving a covid19 vaccine before Phase 3 trials. TL;DR: 🚨🚨🚨🚨https://t.co/7q9VQm2l1b
— Carl Zimmer (@carlzimmer) August 11, 2020
President Trump postpones G7 summit until after the US election https://t.co/aCezmYaK8H pic.twitter.com/WgNpC0p7Ni
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) August 10, 2020
Vladimir Putin is attacking our election to get Trump elected and paying bounties for the killing of U.S. military personnel, so Trump rewards him by trying to reinstate Russia to the G7 and offering up our soldiers as human sacrifices on the altar of his political ambition. https://t.co/oC84k2NRB2
— Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) August 11, 2020
The Trump administration reportedly pressured the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to delete part of a report that concluded Russia was aiming to help Trump win reelection in 2020. https://t.co/DVKzHjDlnp
— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) August 11, 2020
Unwanted Truths: Inside Trump’s Battles With U.S. Intelligence Agencies. https://t.co/8XnbrXIiqf
— Dave (@davewiner) August 11, 2020
Finally…
Canada's last remaining ice shelf collapsed.
Milne "disintegrated" due to climate change, losing over 40% its size — an area bigger than Manhattan.
The Arctic is warming 2X faster than the rest of the planet; studies suggest ice caps could disappear in 5 years. pic.twitter.com/hF84WOylM8
— AJ+ (@ajplus) August 11, 2020
'As the tundra burns, we cannot afford climate silence': a letter from the Arctic | Victoria Herrmann https://t.co/68p05UhCxM
— Guardian Environment (@guardianeco) August 11, 2020
I don't know where to start with extracting the key messages from this article.
A charitable reading would be half a century of negligence.
My read would be a half a century of cover-up and make as much money as possible no matter the harm to others! https://t.co/R91dBWdeab
— Paul Dawson (@PaulEDawson) August 11, 2020
The Overnight Note 