Drudge has a headline this morning which links to nothing: "SHOCK POLL: TRUMP 44% CLINTON 37%". I don't see the story on the other usual news sources, so we will see.
Speaking of Hillary...
Fox News:
'Gag' order: FBI confirms special secrecy agreements for agents in Clinton email probe
The FBI has confirmed to a senior Republican senator that agents were sworn to secrecy -- and subject to lie detector tests -- in the Hillary Clinton email probe, an extensive measure one former agent said could have a "chilling effect."
A July 1 letter sent by a senior deputy to FBI Director James Comey to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, detailed the restrictions on agents. The letter, reviewed by Fox News, confirmed agents signed a "Case Briefing Acknowledgement" which says the disclosure of information is "strictly prohibited" without prior approval, and those who sign are subject to lie detector tests.
"The purpose of this form is to maintain an official record of persons knowledgeable of a highly sensitive Federal Bureau of Investigation counterintelligence investigation," the agreement attached to the Grassley letter reads, "....I (FBI agent) also understand that, due to the nature and sensitivity of this investigation, compliance with these restrictions may be subject to verification by polygraph examination."If you know anything about the FBI, standard procedure is agents don't discuss ongoing investigations, not even after they go to court. However, they can discuss an investigation after it is over, assuming there is no trial. So there is only reason to have them sign something like this: The higher-ups knew the fix was in, and didn't want the agents talking after the higher-ups decide not to press charges against Clinton.
Whatever happened to Obama's "transparent" government? The only thing transparent here is the motives of the criminals running it.
Now back to Trump...
CNN:
Trump's VP drama headed for a climax
This is the big news story at CNN? Anticipation about Trump's VP pick?
Sighs.
If I must...
Here are the leaders going into the final leg of the race:
1. Indiana Governor Mike Pence. Because an unknown governor from a small-ish state always works out well. See Sarah Palin and Spiro Agnew.
2. Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. Admittedly, Newt is one of the most unlovable people ever to have success in politics, but the guy is smart, even if his political savvy is lacking. Best known for having his lunch handed to him by "Political Zen Master" Bill Clinton, Newt would be an ironic choice, truly making this election a reliving of the 1990's.
However, the story pegs a candidate:
But Trump's "gut" could be the wild card, and one source says: "Trump's gut is Christie."I must admit, I kind of like the idea of Christie. Sure, he is a mafioso-style politician, but he is also a brawler politician. He matches Trump's style.
Another source said Trump wants a "fighter" and Christie -- the tough talking former prosecutor -- fits the bill.
The New Jersey governor spent the day in back-to-back meetings in Washington as he leads Trump's transition team.
The abrasive Christie is not everyone's idea of an ideal political partner. But Trump, who puts a premium on loyalty, talks every day with the man who was the first big political beast to back him.
"I tell you, Chris Christie is somebody I've liked a long time; he's a total professional. He's a good guy, by the way, a lot of people don't understand that," he said.
On top of that, Trump is about to go up against the Clinton machine, and he is going to need someone who knows how to fight in the political trenches. Who is Mike Pence? And Newt already lost to one of the Clintons in the 90's. Christie is the best choice here.
UPDATE: Here is the Rasmussen poll which shows Trump up 44-37%. "Other" came in surprisingly strong at 13%.
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