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First Presidential Debate Neglected Issues as Trump Refused to Denounce White Supremacy

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September 30, 2020

The first presidential debate on Tuesday night left little room for policy issues as President Donald Trump interrupted Former VP Joe Biden and at times, talked over the moderator, Chris Wallace. Biden had spoken over Trump as well, but much of the mood was one of frustration that resembled a schoolyard argument between a bully and his victim attempting to explain their position.

Biden brought up Trump’s COVID-19 pandemic response several times, mentioning 200,000 lives have been lost so far and as many as 200,000 more may be lost by the end of the year. Biden also mentioned environmental issues being costly disasters across the country, while Trump focused on unsubstantial claims of widespread election fraud, “law and order” and the “radical left.”

The biggest takeaway from the night was Trump’s stance on race. He rationalized removing racial sensitivity training in Federal agencies claiming it was racist for one group in particular and that it taught people to “hate our country.” Biden responded that racial sensitivity training helps bring awareness to people of what is demeaning to other people.

WALLACE: "Why did you decide to do that, to end racial sensitivity training — and do you believe that there is systemic racism in this country?"
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When Wallace asked Trump if he was willing to condemn white supremacists and militia groups, if he would tell them they need to stand down and not add violence to cities like Kenosha and Portland, Trump responded, “Sure. I’m willing to do that,” he then said, “Almost everything I see is from the left-wing. Not from the right-wing.”

When Wallace continued to ask Trump to denounce white supremacists and right-wing militias, Biden mentioned the Proud Boys, a far-right group that has been involved in intentional violence at rallies across the country since Trump took office. Trump responded, “Proud Boys, stand back and stand by.”

Trump added, “But I’ll tell you what. I’ll tell you what. Somebody’s got to do something about Antifa and the left because this is not a right-wing problem. This is a left-wing problem.”

Wallace asked Biden if he would denounce Antifa, Biden said Anifa is, “an idea, not an organization.” According to NBCNews.com, FBI Director Christopher Wray said on Sept. 17 Antifa is more of an ideology than an organization. Antifa is a term referring to an ideology of anti-fascism.

Immediately after the debate, Biden’s VP pick Sen. Kamala Harris went on MSNBC to comment. She said America has a choice between Biden, saying he has experience, poise, speaks with intelligence, while President Trump was angry, defensive, spoke over Biden and attempted to bully the debate process. Harris said, “I think that the American people during this debate had a clear contrast in terms of what they’ve got, and is possible, and what they can have if they vote.”

In response to the debate, Congresswoman Barbara Lee said on Twitter and Facebook Wednesday morning, “White supremacists don’t belong in the White House.”

White supremacists don’t belong in the White House.
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) September 30, 2020

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber tweeted, “Trump didn’t show us he was a white supremacist last night. He showed us he was a white supremacist when he pushed policies that hurt Black & brown people.”

Trump didn’t show us he was a white supremacist last night. He showed us he was a white supremacist when he pushed policies that hurt Black & brown people.
— Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II (@RevDrBarber) September 30, 2020

On DemocracyNow Wednesday morning, Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil rights Under Law Kristen Clarke said of Trump and the debate, “He’s promoted militarization of the police and really emboldened federal law enforcement to be used as a weapon against peaceful demonstrators.”

.@KristenClarkeJD of @LawyersComm says President Trump has intensified violence in U.S. cities. "He's promoted militarization of the police and really emboldened federal law enforcement to be used as a weapon against peaceful demonstrators." pic.twitter.com/txqWXSiROF
— Democracy Now! (@democracynow) September 30, 2020

CNBC.com reported Wednesday morning BET Founder Robert Johnson says he will take “the devil he knows” as a businessman, adding he does not know Biden.

Republican Sen. Tim Scott told reporters on Wednesday he believes Trump needs to correct the comments he made about Proud Boys when he did not condemn white supremacists and violent right-wing groups. He said, “White supremacy should be denounced at every turn. I think the president misspoke, and he needs to correct it.” Scott then added, “If he doesn’t correct it, I guess he didn’t misspeak.”

Biden responded to Trump’s Proud Boys remarks Wednesday while campaigning in Alliance, OH by saying, “cease and desist.”

When asked by reporters on Wednesday about his comments on Proud Boys and if he will denounce white supremacists, Trump called for Proud Boys to “stand down” and let law enforcement take over saying he does not know who the Proud Boys are. Trump then added Biden must denounce Antifa as a terrorist organization.

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NFL: Week Two Recap | Jalen Hurts did not fold; Caleb Williams exits game with injury

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found Darius Cooper with nine seconds left for the game winning touchdown as his team beat the Tennessee Titans 24-20 in Nashville. Hurts finished the day 26/37 for 264 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 […]
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Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 yards. During the final drive Hurts went 6-8 with 61 passing yards and the touchdown. Titans defensive tackle — and team captain — Jeffery Simmons said this week that the way to defend Jalen Hurts is to make him “play quarterback.”

Hurts said to Simmons after today’s game: “You started that sh**. I had to finish it.”

Running back Saquon Barkley suffered a stinger in the first half but he ultimately finished the game. He had four carries and nine yards and one catch for eleven yards. He will get an MRI for his injury, but admitted to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network he was fine.

Caleb Williams leaves game against Vikings with apparent lower-body injury

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was helped off the field with a right leg injury with 7:42 remaining in the fourth quarter. Williams was down, writhing in pain after scrambling to his left. After departing the injury tent, Williams raised his right fist, acknowledging the crowd while expressing his frustration. Testing will commence on Monday to find out more details about his injury.

“We’ll know tomorrow,” Johnson admitted regarding Williams’ injury. “He’s in good spirits. He’s a team player.”

Williams finished the day with 138 passing yards and one interception.

“I’m actually happy it’s nothing with the knee — that was my first inclination,” Johnson said. “But, a hamstring could be pretty damaging as well. So, we’ll see. We’ll see how bad it is tomorrow and we’ll go from there.”

Bryce Young once again dominated the Falcons

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is 5-1 against the Atlanta Falcons and is undefeated at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Today, Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Panthers to a 34-3 dismembering of the Atlanta Falcons. Georgia Tech alumnus Darren Waller caught two touchdowns and linebacker Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown.

Cooper Rush started his second straight game for the Falcons and it did not go well. The partisan crowd voiced their displeasure after Rush completed 10/17 passes for 86 yards and two interceptions. Jack Strand entered the game for Rush prompting cheers from the Falcons fans. The rookie threw a pick-six on his first career pass attempt. Strand was the first QB to accomplish that feat since Sam Darnold in 2018 and is the first Falcons player to do that since Brett Favre in 1991. Strand finished the day with 59 passing yards and 16 rushing yards.

According to reports, quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. is expected to make his season debut this Thursday at the Green Bay Packers. His return should help the Falcons. They are the first team since the 2008 Rams to not run any plays in the red zone after the first two games to open a season.

The bright spots for the Falcons today were the Spelman College Jaguarettes performing with the Falcons cheerleaders and Florida A&M’s marching band, The Marching 100, also performed during halftime!

Jayden Daniels gets carted off after apparent arm injury

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels appeared to injure his left elbow on the final play of the first half in his game against the Dallas Cowboys. During the play, Daniels got stepped on, braced himself for the fall, and his elbow bent the wrong way. Daniels draped a towel over his head as he exited the field on the cart.

He was later ruled out.

Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow to the same arm during week nine of last season against the Washington Commanders, which led to him being shut down for the remainder of the season.

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