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Elliot Smilowitz / The Hill:
Already $40 million behind Rubio, report says — Just days after announcing a 2016 run for the White House, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) has already received more than $40 million in donations, according to Reuters. — Rubio has attended a series of fundraisers since the Monday announcement of his candidacy in Miami.
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Mark Hensch / The Hill:
DNC planning primary debates for Hillary — Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) says she's still planning for primary debates, in expectation of a challenge to presidential contender Hillary Clinton. — “I expect the voters who believe …
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Michelle Conlin / Reuters:
Marco Rubio: the 2016 presidential campaign's $40 million man — (Reuters) - Less than a week after announcing his 2016 campaign for president, Republican Senator Marco Rubio of Florida doesn't need to worry about money. — It's as good as in the bank. — “Marco Rubio will have the …
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Danny Vinik / The New Republic:
Martin O'Malley Just Jumped to the Left of Elizabeth Warren. Your Move, Hillary.
Martin O'Malley Just Jumped to the Left of Elizabeth Warren. Your Move, Hillary.
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Harrison McClary / Reuters:
U.S. Republican Huckabee to announce 2016 presidential decision May 5
U.S. Republican Huckabee to announce 2016 presidential decision May 5
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James Pindell / BostonGlobe.com:
Big field trying to win support in first primary — NASHUA — In the history of the New Hampshire presidential primary, there have never been so many potential Republican presidential candidates — 21 — much less a campaign in which nearly all of them showed up on the same weekend. — The result?
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Seema Mehta / Los Angeles Times:
Jeb Bush aims to set self apart from father, brother, rivals in New Hampshire
Jeb Bush aims to set self apart from father, brother, rivals in New Hampshire
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Maggie Haberman / New York Times:
Jeb Bush Proposes Requiring Medicare End-of-Life Directives
Jeb Bush Proposes Requiring Medicare End-of-Life Directives
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Noam N. Levey / Los Angeles Times:
Obamacare repeal falls off Republicans' to-do list as law takes hold — After five years and more than 50 votes in Congress, the Republican campaign to repeal the Affordable Care Act is essentially over. — GOP congressional leaders, unable to roll back the law while President Obama remains …
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Jesse Byrnes / The Hill:
Paul: Clinton needs one campaign plane just ‘for her baggage’ — Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) dinged Hillary Clinton during a speech in New Hampshire on Saturday, suggesting the Democratic presidential candidate could face a serious primary challenge. — “I'm starting to worry …
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Jordan Smith / OpposingViews.com:
Father Fatally Shoots Teenage Daughter's Boyfriend During Argument — 1.0 K — A 22-year-old man died late Thursday evening in Harris County, Texas, after an altercation between his teenage girlfriend and her parents got out of control. — The incident occurred at approximately 10:45p.m …
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Ari Phillips / ThinkProgress:
Neil deGrasse Tyson: Politicians Denying Science Is ‘Beginning Of The End Of An Informed Democracy’ — CREDIT: National Geographic Channels/Scott Gries — What will you be doing on Monday, 4/20, at 11 p.m.? — Perhaps watching the premiere of acclaimed astrophysicist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson's new show StarTalk.
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Tom Maguire / JustOneMinute:
Obama And The Armenian Genocide — A full page ad in the Saturday Times from newsmaker Rabbi Shmuley caught my eye. The Facebook pic is not for the faint of eye but the rabbi also presents his argument at this blog. — The gist - why did Obama lie about his willingness to publicly recognize the Armenian genocide?
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Josh Kilburn / Americans Against the Tea Party:
Republicans Pass Tax Cuts for the Rich that Increase Deficit By $270 Billion; Congratulations, Teabaggers, You Built That! — And your picture for the day is: — The United States House of Representatives ignored the White House veto threat and passed legislation that would repeal the estate tax on Thursday.
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Mark Hensch / The Hill:
Steve King: Obama ‘importing millions’ of illegal immigrants to boost Dem vote — Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) on Thursday said President Obama is using his executive actions to swell the ranks of Democratic voters with illegal immigrants. — “To put it simply, the president is importing millions …
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Sage Gerard / Honey Badger Brigade:
Go Home, Gamer girl: Press release on unjust banishment from Calgary Expo — Early this morning, staff (See edit notice at bottom) banned Honey Badger Brigade (HBB) from the Calgary Comics and Entertainment Expo (CalEx). Security staff approached the HBB booth, ordered us to leave …
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