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Skimm for October 28th

Skimm’d with butternut squash ravioli and the World Series.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Constant hustle” — Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh’s strategy for trick-or-treating. Yesterday, he said that he tells his kids to change Halloween costumes to maximize their candy potential. Go team.

FIGHT NIGHT

THE STORY

Tonight, GOP presidential candidates are playing ‘pass the talking stick’ for the third time. Look alive.

WHEN AND WHERE AND WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

CNBC at 8PM ET. It’ll only be two hours this time, per Donald Trump and Ben Carson’s demands. Bring a red or white bottle of wine. Because, patriotism.

WHO’S GOING?

The usual suspects. Minus Gov. Scott Walker (WI), who retired his membership to the GOP Presidential Wannabe Club. So throw one back for the ones who just won’t quit…

Gov. John Kasich (OH)...as in the tortoise. The former Fox News host and congressional vet is focused on quietly picking up support in key states, especially New Hampshire.

Former Gov. Mike Huckabee (AR)...as in the one who tweeted during the recent Democratic debate that he trusts Bernie Sanders like “a North Korean chef with my labrador.” Drink when the former Fox News host smiles with his eyes.

Former Gov. Jeb Bush (FL)...as in the one who had to cut his staff. And has “a lot of really cool things” he could do, other than campaign. Drink when he tries to knock Trump off his tower.

Sen. Marco Rubio (FL)...as in the one who’s third in GOP polls. Drink when he talks about his Cuban-American background, or Hillz’s Benghazi testimony. Hint: likes the former, not the latter.

Donald Trump...as in the one making SNL writers really excited. He doesn’t “get” why he’s slumping in recent polls. Drink when he calls somebody “low energy.”

Dr. Ben Carson...as in the one with all the momentum. He’s leading in a national GOP poll for the first time. Drink whenever he says he’s a “political outsider.” Or something you can’t hear.

Carly Fiorina...as in the one who was probably captain of high school Debate Club. After the last two debates, she got a big bump of support. Now she needs another. Drink when she stares intensely at the camera.

Sen. Ted Cruz (TX)...as in the one who’s waiting for Trump’s leftovers. Drink every time he mentions defunding Planned Parenthood and the “Washington Cartel.”

Gov. Chris Christie (NJ)...as in the one who’s not invited back to the quiet car. Drink when he mentions that he’s a Jersey Boy.

Sen. Rand Paul (KY)...as in the libertarian who could potentially lose his Senate seat at home while running for prez. Drink when he says ‘yes, I’m still running.’

theSKIMM

If you thought that a reality star-slash-real-estate mogul and a doctor with no political experience would be knocked out early, think again. This debate will be all about who can bring them down a notch.

THE *: As much as these candidates love to chit-chat, there are some hard-hitting terms they might mention. We Skimm’d them for you.

REPEAT AFTER ME...

WHAT TO SAY WHEN YOU RUN OUT OF TOOTHPASTE…

Time to hit up the pharmacy. Yesterday, Walgreens (the second largest drugstore chain in the US) bought Rite Aid (the third largest drugstore chain in the US) in a deal valued at $17.2 billion. If approved, the merger would be serious competition and a bitter pill for rival CVS. Obamacare has brought a lot of change to the healthcare industry, leading c ompanies to find strength in numbers with mergers. Walgreens wasn’t the only company that went shopping yesterday. Three Chinese companies are apparently battling it out to buy Starwood Hotels (think: Westin, W Hotels, St. Regis). If the deal happens, it could be the largest-ever Chinese takeover of a US company.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT...

South Carolina. Yesterday, the Justice Department opened a civil rights investigation into an incident at one of the state’s high schools. Earlier this week, a teacher reportedly asked a student to hand over her cell phone during class. The student apparently refused, and eventually a police officer on duty at the school was called in. He asked the student to leave class, and when she reportedly refused, the officer flipped her backward in her desk, and dragged her across the floor. Cue video of the incident going viral. The student is black, and the officer – who has been placed on leave – is white. Now, federal officials are taking a look at whether the student’s civil rights were violated.

WHAT TO SAY WHEN YOU HEAR ABOUT APPLE’S EARNINGS REPORT...

Killin’ it. The boardroom at Theranos might not be quite as excited. Yesterday, the FDA published two reports from an inspection into the Silicon Valley startup. Reminder: Theranos is valued at $9 billion, and its founder is the world’s youngest female self-made billionaire. Its selling point is a blood test that works with just a finger prick. The company says its tech can screen for hundreds of things (like cancer, cholesterol, pregnancy, etc.) faster and cheaper than traditional labs. Earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal published an article alleging that Theranos had stopped using its tech on most of its blood tests. And now, the FDA says that the mini vials Theranos uses to collect blood are an “uncleared medical device.” The FDA also said it has some major issues with Theranos’s quality-control processes. Theranos says that it has “addressed and corrected” all of the FDA’s concerns.

THING TO KNOW

Credit baggage: You’ve gone from your shoebox apartment alone to living in a shoebox apartment with a partner. Mazel. Both of your credit scores will be evaluated when you do things like apply for a loan together, which could impact your ability to secure the best terms and rates. The same rules of relationships apply not only to your sex partners but your financial partners — their bad decisions can turn into your new problem.

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