1 ‘Far too much talk’
“Trump and I believe there’s been far too much talk about institutional bias and racism within law enforcement,” GOP vice-presidential nominee Mike Pence said, in a week with two high-profile police killings of black men.
2 Racism denial scandal
A Trump chairwoman in Ohio told the Guardian, on camera: “I don’t think there was any racism until Obama got elected.” She resigned today in an outcry. Does the Trump campaign attract people who think racism is overblown?
'I apologize'
My personal comments were inappropriate, and I apologize. I am not a spokesperson for the campaign and was not speaking on its behalf. I have resigned as the volunteer campaign chair in Mahoning County and as an elector to the Electoral College to avoid any unnecessary distractions.
– Kathy Miller
3 Trump backpedals on stop-and-frisk
Under fire for calling for widespread stop-and-frisk policing, which invites racial profiling, Trump uncharacteristically retreated, saying: “I was talking about stop-and-frisk for Chicago.” Sorry, Chicago.
4 Trump Jr backpedals on Skittles
— Phil Mattingly (@Phil_Mattingly) September 22, 2016
Trump Jr. "I'm not comparing someone to candy. It's a statistical thing." pic.twitter.com/n9AdzcXuHV
5 Clinton between two ferns
An interview aired with Hillary Clinton by comedian Zach Galifianikis for Between Two Ferns. “When you see how well it works for Donald Trump, do you ever think to yourself, ‘Oh maybe I should be more racist’?” Galifianikis asks.
‘What happens if you become pregnant?’
— Funny Or Die (@funnyordie) September 22, 2016
.@HillaryClinton sits down Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis for her most memorable interview yet. pic.twitter.com/169e3KxEyE
6 Trump truly king of debt – study
The nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget published a study finding Trump’s policy platform to be wildly spend-y – he’d increase the debt by $5.3tn over a decade, versus $200bn for Clinton, it said.
... and another thing:
— Matt Wilstein (@TheMattWilstein) September 22, 2016
Only @MelBrooks could get away with trying to pants @POTUS at the White House. pic.twitter.com/JjMV9xKqB5
... and another thing:
— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) September 22, 2016
Clinton’s reaction when Zach Galifianakis informs her she'd be the first white president for many young Americans. pic.twitter.com/CrGDQA4ItJ
... and another thing:
— Andy Campbell (@AndyBCampbell) September 22, 2016
Headline of the day goes to @CNN pic.twitter.com/CfhlOlIcol