Politics: Washington Post-ABC News poll: Clinton holds four-point lead in aftermath of Trump tape

Two federal unions cling to Trump, despite everything; A striking poll shows that many Trump supporters already doubted women’s claims of sexual harassment — even before the infamous tape; Top lobby firm eyes new chemical law as big business driver; Lobbyists raised $11 million for Hillary Clinton since July, none for Trump; A computer program used for bail and sentencing decisions was labeled racist. It’s actually not that clear.; A senator’s Iowa visit offers hints at a post-Trump GOP; As Trump stumbles, Clinton weighs a striking choice: Expand the map or stick to the plan; Inside Donald Trump's echo chamber of conspiracies, grievances and vitriol; The growing list of women who have stepped forward to accuse Trump of touching them inappropriately; In Missouri, two Democrats try to survive 'on the other side of the blue wall'; Pence delicately breaks with Trump on attacks against accusers, softens ‘rigged election’ rhetoric; Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren teaming up Sunday to pitch Clinton to progressives; Linda McMahon, who once called Trump's comments about women 'deplorable,' gave $6 million to support his bid; At Hindu-American rally, Trump pitches India and U.S. as ‘best friends’;   The most important politics stories today   Ricky Carioti / The Washington Post Washington Post-ABC News poll: Clinton holds four-point lead in aftermath of Trump tape Clinton leads 47-43 percent among likely voters as Trump suffers from perceptions he is unfit for office. By Scott Clement and Dan Balz  •  Read more » Two federal unions cling to Trump, despite everything By Joe Davidson | Columnist  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   A striking poll shows that many Trump supporters already doubted women’s claims of sexual harassment — even before the infamous tape Moreover, Republicans are more skeptical than Democrats, period. By Michael Tesler  •  Monkey Cage  •  Read more »   Top lobby firm eyes new chemical law as big business driver Holland & Knight, one of Washington's most lucrative lobby shops, has hired two former top congressional aides who helped draft a sweeping new law that changes the way the government regulates toxic chemicals. By Catherine Ho  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Lobbyists raised $11 million for Hillary Clinton since July, none for Trump Lobbyist-driven fundraising for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton picked up dramatically over the last three months, showing that as Clinton's campaign gained momentum, so too did her backing from K Street supporters. By Catherine Ho  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   A computer program used for bail and sentencing decisions was labeled racist. It’s actually not that clear. The tool called COMPAS may be biased. But it's hard to tell. By Sam Corbett-Davies, Emma Pierson, Avi Feller and Sharad Goel  •  Monkey Cage  •  Read more »   A senator’s Iowa visit offers hints at a post-Trump GOP At an appearance with vice-presidential candidate Mike Pence, future contender Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) introduced himself to Iowans and discussed the election — but didn't mention Trump. By David Weigel  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   As Trump stumbles, Clinton weighs a striking choice: Expand the map or stick to the plan The Democratic presidential nominee is ahead in nearly all battlegrounds and competitive in some traditionally red states. Will she try for a landslide or stick to the core states? By John Wagner, Abby Phillip and Jose A. DelReal  •  Read more »   Inside Donald Trump's echo chamber of conspiracies, grievances and vitriol In the campaign's home stretch, the GOP nominee is looking inward to stoke his aggrieved base. By Philip Rucker and Robert Costa  •  Read more »   The growing list of women who have stepped forward to accuse Trump of touching them inappropriately Here is what each woman has alleged and how Trump has responded. By Rosalind S. Helderman  •  Read more »   In Missouri, two Democrats try to survive 'on the other side of the blue wall' The surprisingly buoyant campaigns of Chris Koster and Jason Kander show how Democrats can compete in red states. By David Weigel  •  Read more »   Pence delicately breaks with Trump on attacks against accusers, softens ‘rigged election’ rhetoric "We will absolutely accept the result of the election," Pence said. By Jose A. DelReal  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren teaming up Sunday to pitch Clinton to progressives The senator from Vermont says he will use the event to remind voters of what's good about the Democratic platform. By John Wagner  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   Linda McMahon, who once called Trump's comments about women 'deplorable,' gave $6 million to support his bid The co-founder of the WWE and a former Republican Senate candidate from Connecticut donated $6 million in August and September to Rebuilding America Now, campaign finance filings show. By Matea Gold and Anu Narayanswamy  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   At Hindu-American rally, Trump pitches India and U.S. as ‘best friends’ "There won't be any relationship more important to us," said Trump. By Max Bearak  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   Recommended for you   WorldViews Important stories from around the world, in your inbox daily. Sign Up »         Share Politics:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Politics PM. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. 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