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The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Clinton camp worried about Trump’s scorched-earth strategy | New Trump accuser coming forward today | Dem PAC poll-tested attacks on Obama’s Muslim heritage | Ken Bone craze hits awkward end

JUST RELEASED – ANDDDDD THIS IS MY CUE THAT I’M DONE WITH THE WEEK: Via CNN’s Andrew Kaczynski and Nathan McDermott, Donald Trump said in a 2004 interview with Howard Stern about Lindsay Lohan that “deeply troubled” women are “always the best in bed.” Oh the things Trump would do to delete this show’s archives…​ http://cnnmon.ie/2dZDTaQ

Happy Friday! We seriously deserve it after this week. Filing after a late night with a sad end to the season for the Nats — I’m sure I’m not the only one in this crowd — I’m Cate Martel with a quick recap of what you missed this morning and what’s on tap for the rest of the day. Send comments, story ideas and events for our radar to cmartel@digital-stage.thehill.com, @CateMartel and on Facebook.

SPORTS TRIVIA: When was the last time a Washington, D.C.-based baseball team won a playoff series? Email me your answers — First person to answer correctly gets a mention in Monday’s 12:30 Report!

{mosads}*CUE EVIL PLOTTING MUSIC AND AN EVIL LAUGH RISING IN VOLUME*: Via The Hill’s Katie Bo Williams, Julian Assange’s grudge against Hillary Clinton is playing out on the grandest stage possible. 40,000 more emails could be leaked in the next few weeks before the election. Why this is so important: The emails are such a wildcard that it could be the one thing that could derail Clinton’s campaign. http://bit.ly/2dSmFPG

ALERT! NOT YOUR NORMAL FRIDAY NEWS DUMP – (LOL LIKE THIS ENTIRE WEEK HASN’T BEEN A NEWS DUMP): Anyway, feminist attorney Gloria Allred announced she will hold a press conference with another woman who says Donald Trump victimized her with “inappropriate sexual conduct.” According to a press release, the woman has never spoken to the press about her allegations against Trump. Allred didn’t name the accuser. So, surprise​!​? When to watch: 2:30 p.m. EDT. http://bit.ly/2dC0lVr

TRUMP’S WEEK SUMMED UP –> http://gph.is/2ezJ5E3 Yesterday, Trump sought to discredit the women who have accused him of sexual misconduct and lashed out at the news organizations that printed the stories. Let’s just say he delivered on his promise to become “unchained.” His rebuttal: http://bit.ly/2dZc9Dc 

Latest in the Trump controversy:

​I CAN TAKE YOU.: Ben Carson asked for Katty Kay’s mic to be turned off during a heated “Morning Joe” exchange. Why: Carson reacted angrily when Kay pressed him about whether he believed the women accusing Trump. Carson cut her off. “Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop. Can you turn her mic off please? Turn her mic off so I can talk.” http://bit.ly/2dhaPbN

WHAT’S TO COME – HOW TRUMP PLANS TO FIGHT BACK: Via The Wall Street Journal’s Monica Langley, Donald Trump reportedly plans to blame Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim for emerging allegations of sexual assault against him. How: Trump reportedly will say that Slim, as a shareholder of the New York Times Co. and a donor to the Clinton Foundation, has an interest in helping Clinton’s campaign. http://on.wsj.com/2e3AlFG

BILL CLINTON’S GOOGLE ALERTS MUST BE BUZZIN’: Vice President Joe Biden said that Bill Clinton‘s past should not be an issue in this campaign because he “paid a price” for his misconduct. “He paid a price for it. He paid a price. He was impeached.” http://bit.ly/2dcexbh

WHY THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN IS ACTUALLY WORRIED AS TRUMP FIGHTS BACK: Via The Hill’s Amie Parnes, Trump’s “scorched earth” playbook is worrying Democrats who fear it will depress turnout on Election Day. http://bit.ly/2dSEezg

HEY, OPPO! HERE YOU GO! – WHAT AN AWKWARD STORY LINE: A Democratic super PAC poll tested several personal attacks against then-Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) in 2008, including his cocaine use as a teenager and his father’s Muslim heritage, according to emails released by WikiLeaks. Some of the questions tested: http://bit.ly/2eoZgEY

– Obama (owe-BAHM-uh)’s father was a Muslim and Obama grew up among Muslims in the world’s most populous Islamic country.
– Obama (owe-BAHM-uh) is ranked as one of the ten most liberal members of the Senate because of his support of issues like gay adoption.”
– Obama (owe-BAHM-uh) described his former use of cocaine as using “a little blow.” 

NEW THIS MORNING — AND THE PENDULUM SWINGS: Donald Trump has narrowed Hillary Clinton‘s lead in New Hampshire down to 3 points, 41 to 38 percent, in a new poll. That’s within the margin of error. Gary Johnson has 11 percent, and Jill Stein has 3. http://bit.ly/2effsFp

AND IN THE SENATE RACE: GOP Sen. Kelly Ayotte holds a slim lead over Democratic Gov. Maggie Hassan, 45 to 44 percent, in a race that could determine the Senate majority. This final sprint could be ugly. http://bit.ly/2ezlvaP

OOOH, SHALL WE GET GREEDY? EH?!: Via The Hill’s Alexander Bolton, Democrats are facing a cash crunch as they seek to go on offense in Senate races that suddenly appear competitive. Why: Some senior Dem aides now think they could potentially win nine or 10 seats. http://bit.ly/2dPhLPW

LET’S REEL IT IN. REEL IT IN.: Via The Hill’s Scott Wong, with Donald Trump fighting off allegations of sexual impropriety, Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) is desperate to steer the 2016 campaign back to the issues. Ryan is giving a speech to college Republicans today to lay out the policy side of this election. That should be easy… http://bit.ly/2efjBcf 

NO MORE HIDING THOSE CIGARS: The Obama administration on Friday lifted more restrictions on Cuba, announcing that U.S. travelers can now bring back an unlimited amount of Cuban cigars and rum. Rule before: Previously, U.S. travelers visiting Cuba could return with no more than $100 worth of cigars and alcohol. http://bit.ly/2eoWtMj

WELP, IT WAS FUN WHILE IT LASTED, BUT ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END: Via The Daily Beast’s Tom Sykes, the Ken Bone crazy may be over because he’s not as adorable as we all thought. How we know: Bone hosted an “Ask Me Anything” forum on Reddit using his old Reddit account. Well if you scroll back far enough, Ken was a regular participant on several “not safe for work” forums. Example: One forum devoted to pregnant women in swimsuits, who he referred to as “beautiful human submarines.” He also bragged about committing “felony insurance fraud.” WHY MUST 2016 SUCK THE FUN OUT OF EVERYTHING THAT IS GOOD?! 🙁 http://thebea.st/2dh0gVO

 

NOTABLE TWEETS:

The Wall Street Journal’s Madeline Marshall (Hahaha, too real.)
Boos and chants of “metro sucks!” when the Nationals announce the last WMATA train http://bit.ly/2dPiX61

The Guardian’s Ben Jacobs (What thaaaa?)
This is a shirt http://bit.ly/2eoKzC7

 

ON TAP:

2 p.m. EDT: Donald Trump holds a rally in Greensboro, N.C.

2:30 p.m. EDT: Bill Clinton campaigns in Cincinnati.

3 p.m. EDT: Mike Pence holds a rally in Pensacola, Fla.

3:35 p.m. EDT: President Obama convenes his National Security Council in the Situation Review for a review of the anti-ISIS campaign.

7 p.m. EDT: Donald Trump holds a rally in Charlotte, N.C.

7 p.m. EDT: Mike Pence campaigns in Miami.

Noon tomorrow: Donald Trump holds a rally in Portsmouth, N.H.

3 p.m. EDT: Donald Trump holds a rally in Bangor, Maine — that’s pronounced “Ban-gaawh” 😉 

 

WHAT TO WATCH:

3 p.m. EDT: Hillary Clinton appears on the “Ellen DeGeneres Show.”

 

NOW FOR THE FUN STUFF…:

Today is National Dessert Day!

D.C. RESTAURANTS TO TRY: After months of hype, D.C.’s very own Michelin guide to restaurants has been released. While there were no three star restaurants, here are the two-star, “excellent cooking, worth a detour” restaurants: Inn at Little Washington, Minibar and Pineapple & Pearls. And here are the one-star, “a very good restaurant in its category” D.C. restaurants: Blue Duck Tavern, The Dabney, Fiola, Kinship, Masseria, Plume, Rose’s Luxury, Sushi Taro and Tail Up Goat. http://bit.ly/2dc6XgN

BOOKMARK THIS FOR THE TINY HUMANS IN YOUR LIFE: This 4-year-old has the best Halloween costume I have ever seen. It all began with Willow’s first Halloween, when her mom dressed her as a “Hot Dog on a Stick employee.” Let’s just say things escalated from there: http://bzfd.it/2dPC93B 

And while I normally like to leave you on a good note, this is too funny (albeit creepy) not to share: A babysitter found a toddler sleeping in her crib while doing a full headstand (?!) Her reaction: “Do I call the parents or the exorcist?” LOL. Yes, yes. There are photos: http://bzfd.it/2dPyCmX

Enjoy the weekend!

 

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