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almost seems co-ordinated.
spooky 30-year BBC vet, Tim Franks, was into the same signalling a couple of days ago.
in a Democrat-dominated hour, he had a segment with a “black” Californian blogger, Laura Cathcart-Robbins, who does a podcast - “The Only One in the Room” - with “white” boyfriend, Scott Slaughter.
why might BBC choose to give voice to this particular person?

23 May 2019: Laura Cathcart Robbins: Are Harris and Booker Running For Vice? And If So, Which White, Male Presidential Candidate Is The Conscious, Black, Female Democrat Supposed To Support?
Steve Bannon was recently quoted saying that a Harris-O’Rourke ticket would be the Democrats best shot against Trump in 2020. Although he’s suspect as a source, I was actually pretty excited about what felt like a free, helpful hint from Trump’s former BFF. So, I brought this intel to a black, female friend of mine who is also a long-time Washington insider...

And it was my friend who delivered the news to me in August of 2016, that Hillary Clinton would not win the upcoming election.
“You don’t mean…” I’d faltered.
“Yes,” she nodded gravely.
“But all of the polls say…”
“The polls are wrong.” Her voice was soothing, as though she were calming a child down after a temper tantrum.
“You mean HE’s going to be…?”
“President Trump,” she said without flinching. She had already processed this unthinkable reality.
So, this time, I sat in front of her expectantly, waiting for her verdict on Bannon’s prophetic offering...

Last year, the #Resistance movement celebrated when former Governor, Jerry Brown signed a bill to move California’s Presidential primary up to March 3. This date-move puts California on the first slate of Super Tuesday contests, which gives The Golden State an early chance to take down a hated president, but it also gives us Californians less time to decide. For the first time in a long time, while our votes really do matter, we have less time to make sure that the candidate we support and believe in, is also the candidate that can win against Trump. And if my friend is right, I might have to be willing to put aside my desire to see our first black female President take office next year, in order to bet on a sure thing.
http://www.lauracathcartrobbins.com/2019/05/

Laura’s segment begins at 37m26s:

AUDIO: 52m59s: Jun: BBC Newshour: US Democrats set out police reform bill
Democrats in the US Congress have proposed sweeping legislation to reform American police, following weeks of protests against police brutality and racism. The bill would make it easier to prosecute police for misconduct and ban chokeholds.
Also in the programme: How worried are public health experts about mass protests in times of coronavirus?...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w172x2yqh4b8pnp

first segment following funeral opening, Franks has Cerelyn Davis who is advising Dems on police reform. didn’t disclose:

6 Jun: Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. to host one-on-one with Senator Elizabeth Warren in virtual town hall meeting
Rev. Jackson and Senator Warren are expected to discuss whether George Floyd’s death can trigger national healing, especially the long awaited police reform, how to reduce COVID-19 in communities of color, the perils of reopening America, and Sen. Warren’s views on the upcoming presidential election.

Part II of the Town Hall meeting will feature Rainbow PUSH Coalition host CERELYN J. DAVIS, the first African American police chief in Durham, N.C., who is also president of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement (NOBLE), who will give an analysis of the “State-of-Our-Country” in law enforcement.
Source: ABC7 Chicago
https://internewscast.com/tag/politicsyoutuberev-jesse-jacksonfacebookgun-violenceelizabeth-warrengeorge-floyd2020-presidential-electionu-s-worldtown-hall-meetingfacebook-live/feed/

National Organizaton of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
(ONLY PRESIDENTIAL MENTIONS AT BOTTOM RIGHT)
•President Barack Obama Task Force on 21st Century Policing Final Report (116 page PDF May 2015)
•President Barack Obama Task Force on 21st Century Policing – Implementation Guide (38-page PDF 2015)
https://noblenational.org/

National Organizaton of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) - PARTNERS/SUPPORTERS/SPONSORS
SUPPORTERS INCLUDES
COCA-COLA, THE JOYCE FOUNDATION, THOMSON REUTERS, VERIZON, WALMART ETC ETC
https://noblenational.org/supporters/

at 45min: BBC ends an interview with ex-CDC director (2009-2017) Tom Frieden re protests vs shut-downs with (paraphrasing):

FRANKS: you haven’t made any secret in the past you are not a Republican voter. do you have any advice for a 77-year-old Democrat presidential candidate, who LOVES nothing more than to be TACTILE, as to how he should run a campaign that is safe, while staying true to himself? masks (convenient for rioting) and hand-washing says Friden. can’t recall if social distancing got a mention.

Wikipedia: Tom Frieden: In June 2019, Frieden pled guilty to disorderly conduct in New York City. In 2018 he faced misdemeanor charges of forcible touching, third-degree sexual abuse and second-degree harassment, which were dropped. Frieden issued a statement shortly after his arrest, stating the allegation “does not reflect” his “public or private behavior or his values.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Frieden

Franks finished the program with news is coming out of DC - CBS White House reporter says Trump wants to hold campaign rallies within 2 weeks, with no social distancing!