Donald Trump’s revisionist history of mocking a disabled reporter; Washington Post, 8/2/16

Glenn Kessler, Washington Post; Donald Trump’s revisionist history of mocking a disabled reporter:

"The Pinocchio Test

It remains a mystery why Trump feels the need to revisit past controversies, particularly ones that reflect poorly on his tenor and judgment. But, as the evidence shows, Trump clearly mocked Kovaleski — who in any case never “groveled” or in any way took back his reporting.

In an unremarkable statement, Kovaleski merely said that his reporting did not back up Trump’s statement that “thousands” of Muslims celebrated the fall of the Twin Towers — and then Trump attacked him.

Four Pinocchios"

Christie calls Trump criticism of the Khans 'inappropriate'; Politico, 8/2/16

Matt Friedman, Politico; Christie calls Trump criticism of the Khans 'inappropriate' :

"In an unusual break with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, Gov. Chris Christie said that Khizr and Ghazala Khan have the “right” to say whatever they want, and that criticism of them is “inappropriate.”

“I didn’t see Mr. Khan’s speech at the DNC but I’ll just say this: I’m a father and I just cannot imagine the pain of losing a child under any circumstances,” Christie said at an afternoon press conference in the Statehouse. “And for Mr. and Mrs. Khan, the pain of losing their son while defending our country is unfathomable, and I think it gives them the right to say whatever they want, whether they’re right or wrong.”"

In one sense, Trump has sacrificed everything; Washington Post, 8/1/16

Tom Toles, Washington Post; In one sense, Trump has sacrificed everything:

"Sacrifices"