1. Republican leaders game out intervention
RNC chief Reince Priebus reportedly hopes to join Rudy Giuliani and Newt Gingrich in meeting with Donald Trump to halt the self-inflicted damage he’s caused the party.
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But Trump says everything is dandy:
There is great unity in my campaign, perhaps greater than ever before. I want to thank everyone for your tremendous support. Beat Crooked H!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 3, 2016
2. Pence breaks with Trump on endorsements
Paul Ryan might not be getting a primary endorsement from his party’s presidential nominee, but running mate Mike Pence is officially backing his former congressional colleague.
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I strongly support Paul Ryan, strongly endorse his re-election.
– Mike Pence
3. Trump announces $80m fundraising haul
The Trump campaign announced $80m in July fundraising and $37m in cash on hand – a haul exceeded by the $90m Hillary Clinton raised last month and her $58m in the bank.
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Was this a DM?
At time when US is newly concerned about terrorist attacks, we can't afford such unprincipled & out-of-touch leadership on world stage
— Reince Priebus (@Reince) August 3, 2016
4. Khizr Khan done doing interviews
One week in the national spotlight and being attacked by the Republican presidential nominee is enough: “We are not going to participate in this tit-for-tat.”
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The speech that sparked a campaign crisis:
5. Democrats call for hearings on Trump’s Russian connection
Two Democratic members of the Senate have called upon Ted Cruz – of all people – to hold hearings on Donald Trump’s support of Vladimir Putin.
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Trump’s comments implicate US criminal laws prohibiting engagement with foreign governments that threaten the country’s interests, including the Logan Act and the Espionage Act.
6. Trump Taj Mahal casino to close
Billed as the “eighth wonder of the world” when it opened, the Trump-built casino fell victim to multiple bankruptcies and the longest union strike in Atlantic City history.
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If this is the guy Donald Trump wants to be treasury secretary of the United States, then this country is doomed.
– Casino union chief Bob McDevitt, on Trump Taj Mahal owner Carl Icahn
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7. Trump’s hand size finally determined?
The Hollywood Reporter has hunted down Trump’s hand size with the dogged determination of Woodward and Bernstein – and came upon the answer in plain sight.
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According to various human anatomy websites, the average-height American adult male (5-foot-10) has an average hand size (measured from the tip of the middle finger to the wrist) of 7.44 inches. Trump’s measures 7.25 inches.
… and another thing:
To be fair, my hands are like cricket bats. pic.twitter.com/mrfqgIxOp0
— Scott Bixby (@scottbix) August 3, 2016
