Subject: Two Words to End All Consideration of Trump
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Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2016 05:01:19 -0500 (EST)

.footer .iOSLink a {       color: #666666 !important;       text-decoration: none !important;     }      @media only screen and (max-device-width: 480px) {       body {         padding: 10px !important;       }       .one-column p,       .one-column li {         font-size: 19px !important;         line-height: 29px !important;       }     }A daily digest of opinions and analysisA Very Short Case Against the Republican CandidateMegan McArdle has two words for anyone considering a vote for Donald Trump on Tuesday: “nuclear holocaust.” It’s the best case against electing an impulsive president (and really, you don’t need a second one).Dismal Campaign Presages Crisis of GovernmentNo matter who wins the election, the business of running the country will be even slower and more frustrating than before. Albert R. Hunt considers how government will work (hint: fitfully) with Trump or Clinton leading a divided nation.Election Day Is a Turning Point for the Supreme CourtAt the same time, the next president could bring about epochal change in the politics of the high court — possibly the most profound shift in almost 30 years. Noah Feldman lays out the three most likely scenarios, depending on who wins the White House and Senate.Financial Risk May Be China’s Gift to Next PresidentWhen Barack Obama first took office, the U.S. was fighting a financial crisis with some Chinese roots. Eight years later, Tom Orlik warns, the situation has nearly reversed: The next president could face a Chinese financial crunch with origins in the United States.Question Authority, But Trust ScienceAmericans usually put their faith in scientists, but with some issues — say, climate change or evolution — they’re suddenly more likely to trust their gut feelings. Faye Flam considers how non-scientists can cultivate healthy skepticism without falling for science denialism.Ritholtz’s ReadsLondon is already feeling the post-Brexit fallout (New York)The Deutsche Bank downfall: How a pillar of German banking lost its way (Spiegel)The “Facebook impact” on elections is real, and significant — just look at Hong Kong’s last vote (Quartz)(Read Barry Ritholtz’s full daily news roundup.)Bloomberg L.P. ● 731 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022Web ● Facebook ● TwitterFeedback ● Unsubscribe

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