Almanac items and notable birthdays for today
Today marks the 202nd day of 2024 with notable births including Petrarch Edmund Hillary Cormac McCarthy Natalie Wood Carlos Santana and Julianne Hough among others The BAFTA honored Armstrong and moon telecast in 1970 The first International Special Olympics ended in Chicago 1968 Everest elevation 29029 feet per official sources with 2935 feet noted by others The moon phase spans from the first quarter on July 13 to the full moon on July 21
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Republican Convention Hides GOP Disconnect From Voters
Washington Post columnist argues the Milwaukee rally showcases unity while masking GOP support for Trump and policies out of step with most Americans. He notes abortion risks from 14th Amendment framing, shifts on taxes and big business, and gun control opposition, urging Democrats to capitalize.
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Biden should step aside and let a successor lead
John M. Crisp argues that Joe Biden should gracefully end his candidacy to unify the Democratic Party and prevent a Trump victory, urging acceptance of aging, decline, and death as natural. He writes as a columnist from Tribune News Service, noting Biden's strong presidency but urging timely exit for the nation’s sake.
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Trump’s unity rhetoric fades after July 13 shooting
After a failed assassination attempt on July 13, Donald Trump urged unity but offered a fierce partisan frame. He and allies blamed Democrats and the media, accusing them of witch hunts and election interference while the convention spotlight highlighted vicious rhetoric and entrenched divisions.
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