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Ben Schreckinger / Politico:
Trump resists staff calls to change course — In the lead-up to Donald Trump's loss in Iowa, staffers sought additional funding for campaign infrastructure and were denied. — Now, six days from the New Hampshire primary and looking for his first win, Trump is still refusing to shake up his ground game.
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Matt Bai / Yahoo Politics:
Rubio's rise and the end of the Bush dynasty — Republican presidential candidates Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush. (Photos: Getty Images) — The day after the Iowa caucuses, I watched as the Shakespearean drama underlying this year's Republican race — a classic tale of friendship and betrayal …
Aaron Bycoffe / FiveThirtyEight:
Marco Rubio Is Now Winning The Race For Endorsements — But most Republican officials are still waiting on the sidelines. — FiveThirtyEight's endorsement tracker has a new Republican leader for the first time in nearly six months: Marco Rubio, who, since his surprisingly strong third-place finish …
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Associated Press:
Rubio Looks to NH to Peg Himself as a Republican for All
Rubio Looks to NH to Peg Himself as a Republican for All
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Carly Fiorina:
Letter to the RNC regarding debate process
Letter to the RNC regarding debate process
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Jimmy Carter: I'd choose Trump — Did Jimmy Carter just say he'd like Donald Trump to become president? — Not exactly. And only if, you get the feeling, he was down to his very last choice. — Carter, 91, appeared in Britain's House of Lords Wednesday afternoon to deliver a lecture …
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Neetzan Zimmerman / The Hill:
Cruz breaks silence on Trump's voter fraud allegations: ‘Another Trumper tantrum’ — Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz on Wednesday afternoon took to Twitter to respond to voter fraud allegations made against him by rival Donald Trump, dismissing the comments as a “Trumper tantrum.”
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Eliza Collins / Politico:
Jimmy Carter: I'd pick Trump over Cruz
Katie Glueck / Politico:
Cruz revels in Trump bashing
Jack Blanchard / Mirror.co.uk:
Famous left-winger Jimmy Carter backs Donald Trump in the Republican race for President
Famous left-winger Jimmy Carter backs Donald Trump in the Republican race for President
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Brent Budowsky / The Hill:
What Hillary needs to hear — I hope this column provokes a strong reaction from my brothers and sisters in the Democratic establishment, against whom I dissent in large measure today despite my history of working for Democratic leaders in Congress. — I am breaking rank and going rogue …
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MJ Lee / CNN:
Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders clash at CNN town hall
Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders clash at CNN town hall
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Greg Sargent / Washington Post:
It's on: We're getting four more Democratic debates
It's on: We're getting four more Democratic debates
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Jonathan Easley / The Hill:
Clinton defends Wall Street speaking fees: 'That's what they offered'
Liz Kreutz / ABC News:
Clinton and Sanders Open up About Spirituality
Clinton and Sanders Open up About Spirituality
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Brian Fallon / Yahoo Politics:
Clinton, Sanders fight to own ‘progressive’
Clinton, Sanders fight to own ‘progressive’
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Sarah Palin / Facebook:
Dirty Politics: Witnessing Firsthand It's Always Heartbreaking, Never Surprising — Thank heavens Donald Trump opened so many eyes to the lies, corruption and total lack of accountability that come so naturally to the permanent political class. And Sen. Ted Cruz was spot on when he once noted that …
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Allahpundit / Hot Air:
Trump: Ted Cruz stole the election in Iowa so we should have a do-over
Trump: Ted Cruz stole the election in Iowa so we should have a do-over
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Andrew Kaczynski / BuzzFeed:
Trump Says He'll Probably Sue Over Iowa Results, Accuses Cruz Of “Voter Fraud”
Trump Says He'll Probably Sue Over Iowa Results, Accuses Cruz Of “Voter Fraud”
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Jonathan Swan / The Hill:
Carson condemns Cruz's campaign tactics
Carson condemns Cruz's campaign tactics
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John Eligon / New York Times:
Black Lives Matter Activist Jumps Into Baltimore Mayoral Fray — DeRay Mckesson, whose activism over the last year and a half has vaulted him from obscure Twitter sage to a political force in the national Black Lives Matter movement, announced Wednesday that he was running for mayor of Baltimore.
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Luke Broadwater / Baltimore Sun:
DeRay Mckesson files to run in Baltimore mayoral race … In a surprise move, civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson jumped into the already crowded contest for Baltimore mayor Wednesday night, shaking up the Democratic field minutes before the deadline to file.
Wesley Lowery / Washington Post:
DeRay Mckesson, Black Lives Matter activist, launches last-minute bid to become mayor of Baltimore
DeRay Mckesson, Black Lives Matter activist, launches last-minute bid to become mayor of Baltimore
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Robert W. Wood / Forbes:
Winner Of $1.6 Billion Powerball Jackpot Sued By Prisoner — As the Powerball jackpot topped $1 billion, the frenzy grew. It was fun to dream, even if you knew you stood little chance. But often, a winner faces suits by friends, co-workers, even family.
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Dallas Franklin / KFOR-TV:
Inmate suing Tennessee couple who won Powerball jackpot — MUNFORD, Tenn. - Less than a month after winning the Powerball jackpot, a Tennessee couple is being sued by an inmate. — Last month, a Tennessee couple came forward, claiming they are one of the three winners from the massive $1.6 billion Powerball drawing.
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The White House:
Remarks by the President at Islamic Society of Baltimore — THE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon. And, Sabah, thank you for the wonderful introduction and for your example — your devotion to your faith and your education, and your service to others. You're an inspiration.
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Jenna Johnson / Washington Post:
Trump and Rubio question President Obama's visit to a mosque
Trump and Rubio question President Obama's visit to a mosque
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Gardiner Harris / New York Times:
Obama, in Mosque Visit, Denounces Anti-Muslim Bias
Obama, in Mosque Visit, Denounces Anti-Muslim Bias
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Melissa Pamer / KTLA:
Car Lands on Top of Roof of Palos Verdes Estates Home's Garage: Fire Department — A driver lost control of his car and ended up landing on the roof of a Palos Verdes Estates home's garage, prompting an emergency response on Wednesday afternoon. — A vehicle landed on top of the roof of a Palos Verdes Estates home on Feb. 3, 2016.
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New York Times:
Ted Cruz, a Public Firebrand on Social Issues, Is Cooler When Wooing Donors — Ted Cruz sounded despondent at the possibility that same-sex marriage could become legal when he called into the radio show of Tony Perkins, a vehement opponent of gay rights, in February 2014.
John King / CNN:
First on CNN: Rick Santorum dropping presidential bid — (CNN)Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum is ending his presidential bid, two Republican sources told CNN. — He is expected to make the announcement Wednesday night.
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