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Kyle Blaine / BuzzFeed:
So, Uh, Here's The Full Text Of Sarah Palin's Bizarre Trump Speech — “Thank you so much. It's so great to be here in Iowa. We're here just thawing out. Todd and I and a couple of our friends here from Alaska, lending our support for the next president of our great United States of America, Donald J. Trump.
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New York Times:
Sarah Palin Endorses Donald Trump, Which Could Bolster Him in Iowa — Donald J. Trump and Sarah Palin at a campaign event in Ames, Iowa, on Tuesday. — The backing of Mrs. Palin, the former Alaska governor and 2008 vice-presidential nominee, provides Mr. Trump with a potential boost less than two weeks before the Iowa caucuses.
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ABC News:
The Note: The Palin Factor — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin endorsed Donald Trump during a raucous speech at the presidential candidate's rally in Ames, Iowa last night. Palin brought her folksy style to the stage, saying that Trump would “kick ISIS' a**” and saying that America should stop …
Eun Kyung Kim / TODAY.com:
Donald Trump: Sarah Palin could ‘play a position’ in my administration — Donald Trump tells TODAY's Savannah Guthrie he hasn't discussed the possibility of Sarah Palin being his running mate — but there “certainly would be a role somewhere in the administration” for her if he was elected.
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USA Today:
Trump's ‘big announcement’ sparks Palin buzz
Trump's ‘big announcement’ sparks Palin buzz
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Jonathan Martin / New York Times:
Alarmed Clinton Supporters Begin Focusing on Sanders's Socialist Edge — Democrats backing Hillary Clinton, nervously eyeing Senator Bernie Sanders's growing strength in the early nominating states, are turning to a new strategy to raise doubts about his candidacy, highlighting his socialist beliefs …
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Ta-Nehisi Coates / The Atlantic:
Why Precisely Is Bernie Sanders Against Reparations? — Last week Bernie Sanders was asked whether he was in favor of “reparations for slavery.” It is worth considering Sanders's response in full: … For those of us interested in how the left prioritizes its various radicalisms, Sanders's answer is illuminating.
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John DiStaso / WMUR:
WMUR poll: Sanders soars to commanding lead over Clinton in New Hampshire — Three weeks before the first-in-nation primary, Vermont senator leads by nearly 2-1 margin — Three weeks before Granite Staters head to the polls to select their favorites to be their parties' presidential nominees …
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Philip Klein / Washington Examiner:
Here's a list of Bernie Sanders' $19.6 trillion in tax hikes
Here's a list of Bernie Sanders' $19.6 trillion in tax hikes
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Mark Mazzetti / New York Times:
Hillary Clinton Email Said to Include Material Exceeding ‘Top Secret’ — WASHINGTON — Intelligence officials reviewing emails on former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's private computer server have found information they consider to be of a higher level of classification than “top secret …
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Amy Chozick / New York Times:
'90s Scandals Threaten to Erode Hillary Clinton's Strength With Women — This month, Lena Dunham, wearing a red, white and blue sweater dress with the word “Hillary” emblazoned across the chest, told voters how Hillary Clinton had overcome sexism in her political career.
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Ken Dilanian / NBC News:
Hillary Clinton Emails Held Info Beyond Top Secret: IG — Emails from Hillary Clinton's home server contained information classified at levels higher than previously known, including a level meant to protect some of the most sensitive U.S. intelligence, according to a document obtained by NBC News.
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Fox News:
Inspector General: Clinton emails had intel from most secretive, classified programs
Inspector General: Clinton emails had intel from most secretive, classified programs
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James Fallows / The Atlantic:
Why Twitter Doesn't Work with Sarcasm, Chap. 823 — Here's an illustration of something I understood in principle but have been reminded of in specific. — In the wee hours of last Friday night, I finally finally finally said adieu to a long story that will be in the March issue of the magazine.
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William La Jeunesse / Fox News:
Rifle capable of taking down helicopter found at ‘El Chapo’ hideout purchased through Fast and Furious program — A .50-caliber rifle found at Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman's hideout in Mexico was funneled through the gun-smuggling investigation known as Fast and Furious, sources confirmed Tuesday to Fox News.
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Associated Press:
Rubio Betting on a Long-Haul Strategy to Win GOP Nomination — Under pressure to emerge as the Republican mainstream's presidential contender, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is increasingly relying on a national strategy as he lowers expectations for February's primary contests.
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David Wasserman / FiveThirtyEight:
Beware A GOP Calendar Front-Loaded With States Friendly To Trump And Cruz
Beware A GOP Calendar Front-Loaded With States Friendly To Trump And Cruz
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Chris Cillizza / Washington Post:
The Republican establishment really, really doesn't like Ted Cruz
The Republican establishment really, really doesn't like Ted Cruz
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Chris Stirewalt / Fox News:
GOP establishment leaning toward Trump over Cruz
GOP establishment leaning toward Trump over Cruz
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Caitlin MacNeal / Talking Points Memo:
GOP Strategist: Trump Supporters Are ‘Single Men Who Masturbate To Anime’ — While explaining that he believes that Donald Trump's success in the Republican party does not mean that establishment conservatism is dying, GOP strategist Rick Wilson dismissed the “childless single men” who support Trump's presidential bid.
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Heather / Latest from Crooks and Liars:
GOP Strategist Calls Trump Supporters ‘Childless, Single Men Who Masturbate To Anime’
GOP Strategist Calls Trump Supporters ‘Childless, Single Men Who Masturbate To Anime’
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Michael Brendan Dougherty / The Week:
How an obscure adviser to Pat Buchanan predicted the wild Trump campaign in 1996
How an obscure adviser to Pat Buchanan predicted the wild Trump campaign in 1996
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Timothy Cama / The Hill:
Trump calls for higher ethanol mandate — Donald Trump said Tuesday that federal regulators should increase the amount of ethanol blended into the nation's gasoline supply. — Speaking at an event hosted by the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, Trump, a real estate mogul and the front-runner …
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Des Moines Register:
Last Slide — Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad said Tuesday …
Last Slide — Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad said Tuesday …
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Katie Glueck / Politico:
Cruz hits back against Branstad, labels Iowa governor part of ‘Washington cartel’
Cruz hits back against Branstad, labels Iowa governor part of ‘Washington cartel’
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Frank Bruni / New York Times:
Rethinking College Admissions — Over recent years there's been a steady escalation of concern about the admissions process at the most revered, selective American colleges. And little by little, those colleges have made tweaks. — But I get the thrilling sense that something bigger is about to give.