| This comes right out of the old Republican playbook. And absent a Democratic sweep in Georgia, I don't see any force that can stop the plan from working. | If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser. | | | | | | | I've Seen This Movie Before | | With the news that Hunter Biden is being investigated by the DOJ for his "tax affairs," it appears Republican folks have dusted off the old Whitewater playbook in anticipation of another Democratic administration. The prion-addled conservative infrastructure has a bottomless reservoir of bullshit lawsuits and marionette lawyers willing to bring them to court, and this is not even to mention the fact that many of those marionette lawyers are now marionette judges. If the game plan Ted Cruz calls for is followed, every Biden appointee will be shuffled off into the Merrick Garland Memorial Root Cellar—including, perhaps, Merrick Garland his own self. Since nobody in the Republican congressional caucus gives a damn about the country if their party isn't running it, absent a Democratic sweep in Georgia, I don't see any force that can stop this plan from working the way it has been designed. "So, no, I won't be going long on old Hunter Biden just yet," writes Charles P. Pierce. "I've seen this movie before." Read More | | | | | | | | | The MyPillow Guy Is an Icon of Trump's Televised American Reality | | Mike Lindell is, by simplest explanation, an American businessman who sells pillows. He's also got a fairly compelling backstory: he climbed out of crack cocaine addiction to find a stable and prosperous life in America. But Lindell is of particular fascination here because his new life was born inside the TV, where he brought the informercial-chic approach of a company's founder appearing in ads for his product to shorter ad slots on cable news. His main venue in that regard was The Fox News Channel, presumably on the belief that old folks sitting at home will buy stuff they may or may not need. But because Fox is also the favorite—to say the least—infotainment source of the President of the United States, a TV pillow salesman has morphed into a right-wing political totem. Politics Editor Jack Holmes does his very best to unpack how this happened, and why there is no more potent symbol of this last phenomenon than the MyPillow Guy. Read More | | | | | | | | | Adidas' Wildly Popular Face Mask Is Finally Back in Stock—For Now | | If you want to bring more style and comfort to your socially distanced outing, you're in luck. Adidas just restocked its most popular face masks. They're decked out with Adidas' iconic three stripes logo, and the sleek black style will look sporty and cool for any occasion. The great aesthetic is only one piece of the puzzle, though. These masks are made with two layers of breathable fabric and don't make you feel claustrophobic, unlike some other face coverings on the market. And this Adidas face mask is made with some recycled materials. Best of all? You can throw these masks in the wash, so you can wear them over and over again. Nowadays, almost every brand sells their own iteration of a face mask; however, Adidas' selling a three-pack for $20. (That's cheaper than most single masks!) But hurry! We don't expect these will stay in stock for much longer. Whether you are looking for a great deal or simply want to show off your Adidas pride, you might as well as a pack to your cart, stat. Read More | | | | | | | | | The Most Romantic Gifts to Give Your Partner This Year | | Giving a romantic gift is all about knowing your partner. If you've been married for 30 years, you know them pretty damn well, but you might be stumped on how to surprise them. If you've been dating for three months, you probably have a lot left to learn, including what kind of gift will strike the right chord without being overly cheesy. Finesse is required, whether your relationship is brand spanking new or in its golden years. Should you want to give your holiday gift-giving a dash of romance, allow us to help you crush romantic gift-giving with the following 50 ideas. Read More | | | | | | | | | The 40 Best Food-Related Gifts to Impress Any Self-Proclaimed 'Foodie' | | We're all "foodies" in some sense of the word, since we all eat food to get from one day to the next. But if you're the type who eats to live, and the person on your holiday shopping list is the type who lives to eat, it might be hard to find them the right gift. What if you buy the wrong kind of pot, or a weird kind of cheese, or the least useful kitchen appliance? What do you know? You don't even cook! No need to worry—we rounded up 40 gifts that'll impress any food lover this year. Read More | | | | | | | | 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 | | | | | | |
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