Clinton camp hopes for early voting knockout

This looks like Donald’s house. Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters

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1. The early voting math

Trash talk or truth? Hillary Clinton campaign manager Robby Mook told reporters on a conference call Thursday that the campaign wanted to create an “insurmountable lead” through early voting in states such as Florida, North Carolina and Nevada.

Mook touts early voting

In Doral, Florida, in January. Photograph: Lynne Sladky/AP

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Summary

“We are certain that more voters are going to cast ballots in this election than any other election in our nation’s history,” Mook said. “Among Hispanics in Florida, vote-by-mail requests are up 77% since the same point in 2012.”

Wonky early voting stats here

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The Matthew effect

Robby Mook asking Florida officials to extend voter registration deadlines because of the hurricane

— Lisa Lerer (@llerer) October 6, 2016

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2. Obama favorability may boost Clinton

At the end of a week of fantastic polling trends for Clinton, a CNN/ORC poll found that Barack Obama had hit 55% favorability, a second-term high. Presidential popularity correlates with same-party success.

Barack Obama gardens with Alonzo Mourning and cute kids. What’s his secret? Photograph: Mike Theiler/Reuters

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3. Trump threatens Republican grip on Senate

The threat Donald Trump poses for down-ballot Republican candidates was on display in New Hampshire, where incumbent senator Kelly Ayotte spent a second day apologizing for saying that Trump would be a good role model for children.

GOP worries about Trump effect

Ayotte said she ‘misspoke’. Photograph: Jim Cole/AP

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4. Ryan to campaign with Trump

As 30 former Republican members of Congress issued a letter denouncing Trump, House speaker Paul Ryan announced he would appear with the nominee at an event Saturday in Wisconsin. The request to do so was said to come from Trump.

Republicans oppose Trump

Yeehaw. Photograph: Gary Cameron/Reuters

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5. Trump won’t touch Bill

Anyone who was hoping for a lengthy exploration in this election cycle by Donald Trump of Bill Clinton’s sins … apologies. Trump has told Page Six that he would not, as he once promised, be talking about the potential first gentleman at Sunday’s debate.

Sanders warns Michigan voters

At the 2000 US Open. Photograph: Reuters

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6. Cruz hits phones under Trump sign

The final humiliation pic.twitter.com/NvSQGKRAUL

— Liam Donovan (@LPDonovan) October 6, 2016

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7. Trump botches 'Nevada' pronunciation

Trump explains how to pronounce Nevada - the wrong way. #inners https://t.co/5ZlOEMEMzv

— All In w/Chris Hayes (@allinwithchris) October 6, 2016

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...and another thing:

Today in 2016 election moments: US Senate candidate Rep. Loretta Sanchez dabbed after her closing statement in tonight's California debate pic.twitter.com/pZWIwiL9hm

— Max Tani (@maxwelltani) October 6, 2016

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...and another thing:

Here's today's @billbramhall cartoon: https://t.co/6jDB4vdsnd pic.twitter.com/x1iVC8aCTJ

— Josh Greenman (@joshgreenman) October 6, 2016

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...and another thing:

@IvankaTrump in a city of 8 million - we meet face 2 face - i thank u 4 listening - mother 2 mother - on this new years week - my best 2 u

— Rosie (@Rosie) October 6, 2016

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...and another thing:

This hurricane is serious and coming right at me. I'm going to ride out the storm. I'll keep you updated pic.twitter.com/LQGzAFY9O8

— Vanilla Ice (@vanillaice) October 6, 2016