Stevenson’s army, October 31

538 has a simple map showing when we’ll likely have solid results in each state.
FP says China is still a big issue in the Montana Senate race.
NYT says Trump now takes PDB briefings only from political appointees.
WaPo notes that Trump has turned from critic to frequent user of executive orders.
Politico speculates that Biden would increase NSC staff from current 110 to closer to Obama’s 174.

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