The Pelosi attack heightens election day fears

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Threats against the lives of lawmakers and their families have been on the rise, and fears that these translate into real violence were realized on Friday, with the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul. With just over a week to the midterms, the attack has Washington on edge. Plus, a glimmer of good climate news. And, an exclusive preview of musician Bono’s upcoming memoir. Guest: Axios' Margaret Talev and Ben Geman. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Erica Pandey, Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Pelosi says she and family are "heartbroken" by attack on Paul Pelosi Elon Musk tweets misinformation about Paul Pelosi Fossil fuel consumption expected to peak in this decade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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