1. 'Horrible liars'
In a campaign speech in Florida, Donald Trump said the many women who stepped forward to accuse him of sexual assault in the past 24 hours are “horrible, horrible liars” making “vicious” allegations.
2. Michelle Obama hits Trump
In an impassioned speech that electrified her audience, Michelle Obama said “enough is enough” regarding misogyny from Trump, who she said had engaged in “sexually predatory behavior”.
First lady denounces Trump’s rhetoric
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.@FLOTUS, I'm in awe. Thanks for putting into words what's in so many of our hearts. -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 13, 2016
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4. Clinton camp predicts big turnout
Clinton campaign manager Robby Mook predicted that 2016 would see the biggest turnout for any US presidential election ever. The campaign continued to register voters in Florida, where Clinton showed a 6-point lead in one new poll.
6. Trump sees plot against him
Trump, whose speeches are increasingly filled with conspiratorial thinking, described a collusion between Hillary Clinton, the media, and international banks and the elite to destroy him.
7. Judge advances inquiry into Christie
URGENT BREAKING: NJ judge issues Probable Cause criminal summons vs. @GovChristie for official misconduct in office #Bridgegate @NBCNewYork pic.twitter.com/VuqJursEfx
— Brian Thompson (@brian4NY) October 13, 2016
... and another thing:
The best of last night's late-night TV: Go out and vote on Nov. 28 https://t.co/6s69SayzBB pic.twitter.com/pBApCKCch7
— POLITICO (@politico) October 13, 2016
... and another thing:
Congrats @bobdylan on a well-deserved Nobel for wise, powerful lyrics that touched minds & hearts. And TY for this amazing orig. sculpture! pic.twitter.com/YdhpIMHiDh
— Bill Clinton (@billclinton) October 13, 2016