Todd Stone

Managing Director/Chief of Staff @RappStrategies. Former @Startribune Business Editor; former Deputy Managing Editor of Business, News, Sports @HoustonChronicle

[Todd Stone @_ToddStone]

Thursday.

[Todd Rapp @toddrapp]

Just a little over 10 hours left for voting in Minnesota today. Afterwards, join @ChasAnderson @TomCrann @Stowydad and me on @MPRnews for live analysis of the vote totals as they are being reported. The boss says we should expect to be on duty ‘til at least 2 AM.

[Minnesota Secretary of State @MNSecofState]

🗳 Minnesota’s polling places are open until 8 pm tonight. You have the right to vote as long as you are in line by 8 pm. Find your polling place at https://t.co/rOjiR79fx7. #HereWeVote

[Todd Stone @_ToddStone]

Cut through the noise — reliable resources are at your fingertips. Take that extra step!

[Poynter @Poynter]

In the past, when polls closed, politicians and social media influencers spread falsehoods about voting and the ballot counting process. It’s likely that we will see similar falsities this year.

Prepare yourself with this @PolitiFact guide:

https://t.co/MncE5QLVCf

[Peter Adams @PeterD_Adams]

Here are five election disinformation trends you should expect -- and warn others not to fall for:
1. Raw video voting/polls.
2. Vote totals will jump.
3. Premature claims of victory.
4. Last-minute AI-generated images/videos.
5. Partisan claims of fraud.

https://t.co/7fG72NV0Nu

[Todd Stone @_ToddStone]

You know why polls are never going to be right — because they can’t predict the future!
But you can build a better future for yourself, your family and your country — that starts by voting.

[Nate Silver @NateSilver538]

Morning model update.

NYT swing state polls good for Harris but not great.

Morning Consult swing state polls good for Trump but not great.

It’s a pure toss-up. All the numbers at the link.

https://t.co/vsGVG189Sa

[Todd Stone @_ToddStone]

The resiliency of the U.S. economy is a major story that deserves even more attention.

[Heather Long @byHeatherLong]

JUST IN: PCE inflation declined to 2.1% (y/y) in September — That’s the lowest since early 2021 and basically at the Fed’s 2% target.

“Core PCE” (which excludes food and energy) remains at 2.7% for the past year. There was hope that would tick down as well, but it didn’t in September due to price increases in the service sector.

The takeaway: Inflation continues to tick down slowly. There will be bumpiness and we saw it in September

[Todd Stone @_ToddStone]

Quite the reckoning for ⁦@washingtonpost⁩ as subscribers cancel by the tens of thousands — ⁦@NPR⁩ reports. https://t.co/LXIkEVMNbX

[Todd Stone @_ToddStone]

At the ⁦@latimes⁩, a lack of endorsement — and transparency with its readers. https://t.co/NsTZLeGRvQ

[Todd Stone @_ToddStone]

Whatever the Post thought it was accomplishing by not endorsing has been lost in a wave of public condemnation, ranging from “grave mistake” to “cowardice.”

[Todd Stone @_ToddStone]

Stunning to see @washingtonpost walk away from endorsements. You can’t claim to be a trusted voice when you don’t speak.
https://t.co/hnJg6QvVfb

[Todd Stone @_ToddStone]

Stunning to see @washingtonpost walk away from endorsements. You can’t claim to be a trusted voice when you don’t speak.
https://t.co/hnJg6QvVfb

[Todd Stone @_ToddStone]

Plenty of reasons to criticize “U.S. media.” But for several months, journalists from a wide range of news organizations have been covering how many former Trump cabinet members and staff oppose him and why. The McDonald’s stunt is a 12-hour blip that is already fading out.

[Dean Baker @DeanBaker13]

It says everything you need to know about the U.S. media that Trump's clown show at McDonald's gets more attention that his former defense secretary and chair of the Joint Chief of Staff warning that Trump is a dangerous fascist with no respect for democracy.

[Todd Stone @_ToddStone]

Dioceses and parishes in Michigan, Nevada and Wisconsin have issued warnings about the publications.

[Andy Kroll @AndyKroll]

Have you received something called the ‘Catholic Tribune’ in the mail?

It’s not from the Church.

It’s part of a “pink-slime” fake news operation to sway you.

Get all the info here:
https://t.co/iSQH5WknoJ

[Mike Peden @TheMikePeden]

No Minnesota men's pro team has reached the championship round in any sport since 1991. Since then, the Lynx have reached the WNBA Finals seven times, and they weren't even a thing until 1999. #wnba

[Todd Stone @_ToddStone]

The first day of October is about to end, and I am already behind on decorating for Halloween.

[Todd Stone @_ToddStone]

The first day of October is about to end, and I am already behind on decorating for Halloween.

[The Associated Press @AP]

WNBA star Breanna Stewart raises awareness for marrow donor program after death of father-in-law https://t.co/tASnHFoZn9

[Todd Stone @_ToddStone]

@johnnyasheville This is the peak that Gopher fans should expect given the modest level of investment compared to peer institutions. You want to get serious about having a successful football program, then invest like it.
Not sure what else Fleck, or any other coach, can do until then.

[Todd Stone @_ToddStone]

As a whole, the “bunch a people who want better journalism” are struggling to engage constructively and distinguish their critiques and aspirations from the chorus of those in power who benefit from undermining a free press.

[Todd Stone @_ToddStone]

As a whole, the “bunch a people who want better journalism” are struggling to engage constructively and distinguish their critiques and aspirations from the chorus of those in power who benefit from undermining a free press.

[Dan Froomkin (PressWatchers.org) @froomkin]

Maggie Haberman tells NPR that there is an "industry" dedicated to "attacking the media" from the left for its Trump coverage, which is "undermining faith" in journalism.

There is no such industry. Just a bunch of people who want better journalism.
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