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Katie Glueck / Politico:
How Ted Cruz wins debates — Wolf Blitzer didn't think Ted Cruz had sufficiently answered his question. Neither did Hugh Hewitt. Or Maria Bartiromo. Or Dana Bash. So each moderator at the last two Republican debates pressed Cruz further. — “Yes or no?” Blitzer demanded.
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Trail Blazers Blog, Los Angeles Times, Hot Air and The Week
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Kevin Cirilli / Bloomberg Business:
Donald Trump Says His Political Movement Is Bigger Than Reagan's — In an interview on Bloomberg's “With All Due Respect,” the Republican front-runner had measured criticism of rival Ted Cruz. — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told Bloomberg's With All Due Respect …
Mike McIntire / New York Times:
Ted Cruz Didn't Disclose Loan From Goldman Sachs for His First Senate Campaign — As Ted Cruz tells it, the story of how he financed his upstart campaign for the United States Senate four years ago is an endearing example of loyalty and shared sacrifice between a married couple.
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Sean Sullivan / Washington Post:
His rivals are saying the same thing in different ways: Marco Rubio is weak
His rivals are saying the same thing in different ways: Marco Rubio is weak
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Washington Monthly, The Federalist, NBC News, Business Insider, Real Clear Politics, Daily Kos and Rasmussen Reports
Tampa Bay Times:
Marco Rubio seeks to dismiss court challenge to his eligibility to be president
Marco Rubio seeks to dismiss court challenge to his eligibility to be president
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Talking Points Memo and Daily Kos
Tony Leys / Des Moines Register:
Iowa Poll: Clinton slides, leads Sanders by 2 points — Hillary Clinton has lost most of her lead over Bernie Sanders in the race to win Iowa's Democratic presidential caucuses, a new Iowa Poll shows. — Clinton, who has been the favorite all along, now leads Sanders by just 2 percentage points …
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The Nation:
Bernie Sanders for President — With integrity and principle, the Vermont senator is calling Americans to a political revolution. — By — Senator Bernie Sanders greets supporters at a campaign rally outside the New Hampshire State House on November 5, 2015. Reuters/Brian Snyder
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New York Times, CNNMoney, Salon, Politico, Talking Points Memo, Washington Post, Jewish Telegraphic Agency and The Week
Brent Budowksy / The Hill:
Brent Budowsky: Why Clinton feels the burn — There is joy in the hearts of the army of small donors supporting Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for president as a growing number of polls show increasing numbers of voters feeling the Bern in Iowa, New Hampshire and nationally.
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Bloomberg.com and Politico
Karen Tumulty / Washington Post:
Clinton's attacks produce windfall of campaign cash for Sanders
Clinton's attacks produce windfall of campaign cash for Sanders
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USA Today, Bernie Sanders, Common Dreams, Washington Free Beacon, Yahoo Politics and Politico
Mark Finkelstein / NewsBusters:
Heilemann: Chelsea's Claim Sanders Would ‘Strip Millions’ of Health Insurance a ‘Lie’
Heilemann: Chelsea's Claim Sanders Would ‘Strip Millions’ of Health Insurance a ‘Lie’
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Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion, The Resurgent and Don Surber
Margaret Talev / Bloomberg Business:
Sanders, Clinton Going Down to the Wire, Iowa Poll Shows
Sanders, Clinton Going Down to the Wire, Iowa Poll Shows
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Catherine Shoard / Guardian:
Alan Rickman, giant of British screen and stage, dies at 69 — Much-loved star of stage, TV and films including Harry Potter and Die Hard - and owner of one of the most singular voices in acting - has died in London — Alan Rickman, one of the best-loved and most warmly admired British actors …
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Mark Hensch / The Hill:
Allen West: Sailors should have fought Iran — Former Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) is criticizing the 10 American sailors detained by the Iranian military, saying they should have resisted arrest. — “The result of two U.S. Navy vessels being boarded and seized by an enemy …
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Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Carson campaign in turmoil as finance chair quits — Ben Carson's national finance chairman Dean Parker resigned Thursday amid questions about his use of campaign funds and criticism from Carson allies and donors. — Carson, a retired neurosurgeon, appointed Parker, a tech industry entrepreneur …
Jeffrey Sparshott / Wall Street Journal:
U.S. Chamber Chief Warns of ‘Politically Stupid’ Voices in White House Race — The head of the nation's biggest business lobby inveighed against presidential candidates singling out immigrants, ethnic or religious groups, highlighting divisions among supporters of the Republican establishment …
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The Last Refuge
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Lindsey Ellefson / Mediaite:
Limbaugh Unloads on Nikki Haley: GOP Wants to Drive Out All the Conservatives
Limbaugh Unloads on Nikki Haley: GOP Wants to Drive Out All the Conservatives
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Steyn Online, The Resurgent, BuzzFeed, Hot Air, Politico, ABC News, USA Today and Breitbart
Jesse Byrnes / The Hill:
South Carolina GOP chairman: Coulter's attack on Haley ‘despicable’
South Carolina GOP chairman: Coulter's attack on Haley ‘despicable’
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TheBlaze.com, TIME, Shark Tank, Vox Popoli, Politico and RedState
Andrew Kaczynski / BuzzFeed:
Huckabee: “More Readiness On My Part” To Support Trump Than Others If I Lose — “At least with him there's an authenticity.” — Justin Sullivan / Getty Images — w.soundcloud.com — Mike Huckabee says if he's not the Republican nominee, he will likely support front-runner Donald Trump before other candidates in the race.
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Ethan Chiel / Fusion:
A bunch of kids performed a Donald Trump theme song and, oh my god, just watch
A bunch of kids performed a Donald Trump theme song and, oh my god, just watch
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Mother Jones, BuzzFeed and Gizmodo
cbp.gov:
CBP Detects Over One Ton of Marijuana at the Pharr International Bridge — PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted 2,493 pounds of alleged marijuana that was concealed within a commercial shipment of fresh carrots.
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Sarah Ferris / The Hill:
Planned Parenthood sues over undercover abortion videos — Planned Parenthood on Thursday filed a long-awaited federal lawsuit against the anti-abortion activists who have targeted the group with undercover videos for the last year. — The formal complaint marks the first time that Planned Parenthood …
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Talking Points Memo, RedState, The Daily Caller, Mashable and The Week
Susan Page / USA Today:
Paul Ryan: Obama's State of the Union ‘degrades the presidency’ — WASHINGTON — In a scathing response to President Obama's State of the Union Address, House Speaker Paul Ryan told USA TODAY on Wednesday that the speech's political tone toward Donald Trump and the Republican presidential field “degrades the presidency.”
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Cristina Marcos / The Hill:
Speaker Ryan closes Iran vote swiftly to punish tardiness
Speaker Ryan closes Iran vote swiftly to punish tardiness
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Fred Lucas / TheBlaze.com:
Obama's Emphatic Answer When Asked if the First Lady Would Run for President — During a town hall meeting Thursday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Obama asserted that his wife Michelle Obama would never run for president. — When a man stood up in the crowd at McKinley High School …
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Mediaite, ABC News, John Hawkins' Right Wing News and theGrio
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Bill lets businesses refuse services to gay couples in Georgia — STORY HIGHLIGHTS — Florists, bakers or any other private business owner could refuse service to gay couples getting married in Georgia, under legislation filed Wednesday that is likely to inflame the battle at the Capitol over religious freedom and gay rights.
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Towleroad, AMERICAblog NewsAMERICAblog …, Peacock Panache and Daily Kos
Sarah Fisher / Truth Revolt:
Iraqi Refugee Planned to Bomb Texas Malls — “I am against America.”
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Pamela Geller, Associated Press and John Hawkins' Right Wing News