1. Clinton 46, Trump 35 – NBC/WSJ
A major national poll conducted after the world heard Donald Trump say “grab them by the pussy” had Hillary Clinton ahead 11 points in a four-way race – up from +6 last month. Polling averages have Clinton up five points.
Trump threatens Clinton with jail
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Should point out that the NBC/WSJ poll used a pretty small sample size, and has generally had good numbers for Clinton. But, yeah...
— Nate Silver (@NateSilver538) October 10, 2016
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The shocking poll numbers did not take into account Sunday night’s debate, which a CNN/ORC poll found Clinton won 54-37. But for Republicans, Trump’s dive presented other problems.
Why ‘clicker’ polls are garbage
2. Ryan attempts to regroup
House speaker Paul Ryan told members of Congress he would no longer be defending or campaigning with Trump, and “you all need to do what’s best for you in your district”. But he did not un-endorse Trump.
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“He will spend his entire energy making sure that Hillary Clinton does not get a blank check with a Democrat-controlled Congress,” a Ryan spokesperson said. But his office clarified: he’s not conceding that Clinton will be the next president.
3. Trump strikes back
Paul Ryan should spend more time on balancing the budget, jobs and illegal immigration and not waste his time on fighting Republican nominee
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 10, 2016
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5. Republican infighting escalates
Members of Congress angry at Ryan’s message called Republican leaders “cowards” and defeatist. Trump supporters marched on national party offices in Washington. The senate majority leader said he had nothing to say about the presidential race.
Ratings down sharply in 2nd debate
6. Pence denies resignation rumors
It’s absolutely false to suggest that at any point in time we considered dropping off this ticket. It’s the greatest honor of my life, to have been nominated by my party to be the next vice-president of the United States of America.
– Trump running mate Mike Pence
7. Warren Buffett slams Trump
Real-life billionaire philanthropist Warren Buffett rejected Trump’s calling him a tax dodger at the debate. “I have no problem in releasing my tax information while under audit,” Buffett said. “Neither would Mr Trump – at least he would have no legal problem.”
... And another thing:
Now I know why Trump took that married woman to a furniture store ... pic.twitter.com/yqX2RuInOe
— Jeffrey Lewis (@ArmsControlWonk) October 10, 2016
... And another thing:
Only 33% of husbands say their wife is voting for Hillary Clinton, but 45% of wives say they're voting for Hillary Clinton. https://t.co/cvcqN4vcRP
— Frank Luntz (@FrankLuntz) October 10, 2016
... And another thing:
Memo to Congressional Republicans: The doors of hell are locked on the inside.
— Ross Douthat (@DouthatNYT) October 10, 2016
... And another thing:
After working the ropeline at Wayne State, Hillary Clinton took some group selfies. Tells you everything you need to know about her mood. pic.twitter.com/CCrPNDYlAV
— Monica Alba (@albamonica) October 10, 2016
