Even for Mitch McConnell, This Was Particularly Ghoulish

Mitch McConnell showed his true colors in a Kentucky Senate debate against Amy McGrath. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       And Then Mitch McConnell Laughed   As the first day of questioning in the Senate Judiciary Committee began on Tuesday, I thought it was nice of Mitch McConnell to show the nation that Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court is being ramrodded by an inhuman ghoul. Engaging in debate with Amy McGrath, his Democratic challenger, McConnell was being belabored about adjourning the Senate without some sort of relief package to cope with the pandemic. And then this happened. He laughed. That miserable sonuvabitch laughed. There are north of 200,000 American deaths and that miserable sonuvabitch laughed. There are almost eight million reported cases in this country. Cases are spiking at this moment; hospitals in places like North Dakota are filled up again. Wisconsin opened a field hospital where the state fair is supposed to be. He laughed. That miserable sonuvabitch laughed. Read More           David Byrne, Spike Lee, and Wisdom for Right Now   We could all use a little more wisdom these days. So, on the occasion of their first-ever collab, a filmed version of the stage show American Utopia, we asked seasoned iconoclasts David Byrne and Spike Lee to tell us how they're getting by—and how we might, too. For the cover of our October/November 2020 issue, Esquire's Kevin Sintumuang spoke with them over Zoom about the film, their personal growth, and life in 2020. Byrne was in his apartment in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, a beer in hand. Lee was at his Martha's Vineyard home, where a Kehinde Wiley painting adorned the wall behind him. Read More           The 6 Best Watches on Sale for Amazon Prime Day   While no one is expecting to find Submariners, Speedmasters, and Grand Seikos at deep discount on Amazon, there are still some great watch deals to be had for Prime Day — from chronographs to divers to field watches and more, if you're on the hunt for an inexpensive watch, there's likely something for you. Here are a few of the best deals we've found so far. Read More           The 10 Best Deals on Apple Devices From Amazon Prime Day 2020   There is something in the air this year. Today, October 13, kicks off the two-day frenzy of artillery-fast sales that is Amazon Prime Day. It is also the date of Apple's second Keynote, in which the company will all but certainly reveal its new line of iPhones to accompany its already-released 2020 iPads and Apple Watches. Quite a few Apple machines new and slightly older are on sale right now for less than their list price. Most notably, the AirPods Pro are 50 bucks fewer, and the Series 3 Apple Watch is a pretty sweet $30 off. Below, you'll find the rest of the Apple deals featured for Amazon Prime Day 2020. And, don't worry, we'll keep an eye out for the other slumbering giants—Facebook, Google, maybe even Samsung—to see if they add their names to the list of ongoing, not-too-shabby tech deals for Amazon Prime Day. Shop 'til...well, not drop, but 'til it's time for a nap. Read More           15 of the Best Amazon Prime Day Men's Fashion Deals Under $150   Prime Day 2020 is finally upon us. For the somehow still uninitiated, Prime Day is in a league of its own when it comes to sales with a not-so-cult following. Over the coming 48-ish hours—until October 14 at midnight, to be precise—you can find deals across virtually every category imaginable to more than satisfy your weirdest, wildest wants and needs. (Clothing? Accessories? Pillows with Nicholas Cage's face on them? Check, check, and—yes—check.) In case the online retail juggernaut isn't the first place you think of when it comes to finding the freshest fashion picks around, it's worth pointing out that this year's Prime Day is stacked with menswear deals. From WFH-ready joggers and iconic sneakers to fall-grade bomber jackets and plenty of everyday essentials, this sale has you covered if your cold-weather style game needs an upgrade. Below, we sifted through tens of thousands of items on sale now to put together a definitive list of the deals we recommend adding to your cart—and fast—all for below 150 bucks. Read More           The Best $40 You'll Spend All Year: Esquire Select   Hello, friends. Esquire Select is the new membership program for Esquire readers, created and curated by the magazine's editors. For just $40 a year, you get unlimited access to Esquire.com—including our award-winning journalism and political commentary—a print subscription, members-only discounts from brands we love, and more. Join today to never miss a story. Read More         Read More on Esquire.com       Follow Us     Unsubscribe  Privacy Notice   esquire.com ©2020 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019