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8:25 PM ET, February 18, 2016

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Jim Yardley / New York Times:
Pope Francis Suggests Donald Trump Is ‘Not Christian’  —  ABOARD THE PAPAL AIRLINER — Inserting himself into the Republican presidential race, Pope Francis on Wednesday suggested that Donald J. Trump “is not Christian” because of the harshness of his campaign promises to deport more immigrants …
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DONALD J. TRUMP RESPONSE TO THE POPE  —  If and when the Vatican is attacked by ISIS, which as everyone knows is ISIS's ultimate trophy, I can promise you that the Pope would have only wished and prayed that Donald Trump would have been President because this would not have happened.
Chris Cillizza / Washington Post:
Why aren't we talking about how big a frontrunner Donald Trump is for the Republican nomination?  —  Barring some sort of cataclysm, Donald Trump is going to win the South Carolina Republican presidential primary easily on Saturday.  That will be his second straight large victory …
Discussion: Hullabaloo
Nick Gass / Politico:
Trump goes to war with the pope  —  Pope Francis may have picked a fight with the wrong bully.  —  After months of taking subtle swipes at Republican politicians, the pontiff went for a direct punch at Donald Trump on Thursday, suggesting the GOP poll leader is “not Christian” …
Scott Johnson / Power Line:
A canticle for Donald Trump  —  Donald Trump's progress toward the Republican nomination is beginning to look fated.  When it comes to good luck, or divine intervention, can anything beat Pope Francis's condemnation of Donald Trump today for supporting a wall protecting the southern border of the United States?
CBS News:
CBS News poll: Trump maintains commanding lead over GOP field  —  Donald Trump (35 percent) continues to hold a commanding lead over the rest of the field, with a 17 point lead over his closest rival, Texas Senator Ted Cruz (18 percent).  John Kasich (11 percent) has now risen to a virtual third-place tie with Marco Rubio (12 percent).
Greg Sargent / Washington Post:
Scalia's death has landed Republicans in a nasty trap  —  THE MORNING PLUM:  —  A new CBS News poll out this morning finds that Donald Trump continues to dominate among Republican voters nationally: He's backed by 35 percent; Ted Cruz has 18 percent; and Marco-Mentum has 12 percent.
Hadas Gold / Politico:
MSNBC's Trump town hall falls to CNN and Fox News in the ratings  —  MSNBC's choice to host Donald Trump in an exclusive town hall on Wednesday did not result in a ratings win against competitors CNN or Fox News.  —  During the 8 p.m. hour, when MSNBC's Trump town hall was up against CNN's GOP town hall …
Discussion: RedState and Hullabaloo
Daniel Burke / CNN:
Pope suggests Trump ‘is not Christian’
Emily Flitter / Reuters:
Pope says Trump ‘not Christian’ in a sign of global concern
Discussion: TalkLeft and Infowars
Dana Blanton / Fox News:
Fox News Poll: Clinton ‘feels the Bern,’ trails Sanders by three points nationally  —  Bernie Sanders now tops Hillary Clinton in the race for the Democratic nomination.  —  The latest Fox News national poll finds 47 percent of Democratic primary voters now back the Vermont senator, up from 37 percent in January.
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Jamie Self / The State:
U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn to endorse Hillary Clinton in Democratic presidential primary  —  Clyburn will endorse Clinton at Allen University on Friday  —  Coveted endorsement from the state's top Democrat could boost campaign  —  Clyburn did not endorse in 2008, when Barack Obama beat Clinton in S.C. primary
Amie Parnes / The Hill:
Tightening race rattles Clinton World's nerves  —  Allies of Hillary Clinton are growing nervous as the Democratic presidential race with Bernie Sanders tightens ahead of contests in Nevada and South Carolina.  —  A new CNN/ORC poll released Wednesday found Clinton with a 1-point lead in Nevada, which hosts its caucuses on Saturday.
Margaret Talev / Bloomberg Business:
Clinton Strong in South Carolina But Warning Signs Ahead, Bloomberg Poll Shows  —  Hillary Clinton holds a commanding lead over Bernie Sanders in South Carolina thanks to a 3-to-1 advantage among African-American voters, according to a Bloomberg Politics poll that shows the Democrats' fourth …
Associated Press:
Superdelegates help Clinton expand her lead despite NH loss  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — So much for Bernie Sanders' big win in New Hampshire.  —  Since then, Hillary Clinton has picked up endorsements from 87 more superdelegates to the Democratic National Convention, dwarfing Sanders' gain …
Mark Murray / NBC News:
Bernie Sanders Cuts Into Hillary Clinton's National Lead: Poll
Heather Robinson / New York Post:
Hillary's woes show that young women ‘get’ feminism
Discussion: Rush Limbaugh
CBS News:
CBS News poll: The next Supreme Court justice, Obama, and the economy  —  The U.S. Supreme Court  —  With an unexpected vacancy on the Supreme Court as a result of Justice Antonin Scalia's death, it's unclear if he will be replaced before the November election.
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Scott Thistle / Sun Journal:
Gov. LePage says Congress should follow Constitution on Supreme Court vacancy
Discussion: Talking Points Memo and Politico
Fox News:
White House: Obama ‘regrets’ decision to filibuster Supreme Court Justice Alito
Ben Rhodes:
President Obama is going to Cuba.  Here's why:  —  Cuba is only 90 miles from Florida, but for a long time the distance between our two countries seemed a lot greater.  —  For more than fifty years, the United States pursued a policy of isolating and pressuring Cuba.
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Charles G. Koch / Washington Post:
Charles Koch: This is the one issue where Bernie Sanders is right  —  Charles G. Koch is chairman and chief executive of Koch Industries.  —  As he campaigns for the Democratic nomination for president, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (I) often sounds like he's running as much against me as he is the other candidates.
Travis Guillory / KATC-TV:
Acadiana law enforcement unites to find Gremlins Gang  —  Law enforcement from across Acadiana join forces to try and take down a gang.  —  An investigation into the Gremlins Gang was launched a year and a half ago by Abbeville Police.  Ten accused gang members are already under arrest, but 7 are still wanted.
Discussion: Infowars
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Stephen Gutowski / Washington Free Beacon:
Cop Calls Out Violent Gang Members in Epic Video
Discussion: JustOneMinute
Kaitlan Collins / The Daily Caller:
Kid Rock Was Asked, ‘Who Are Your Heroes?’  — You're Going To Love His Answer  —  Kid Rock was recently asked who his heroes are, and the 45-year-old singer gave the most American answer out there.  —  During a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Robert Ritchie revealed who he looks up to.
The Atlantic:
The Lawsuits of Donald Trump … Cover of Trump Nation by Timothy O'Brien  —  1. Too Famous?  —  In January 2006, Trump filed a $5 billion lawsuit against author Timothy O'Brien and his publisher for understating Trump's wealth.  In his book Trump Nation, O'Brien reported that three people close …
Discussion: BuzzFeed
Mikhail Klikushin / The New York Observer:
Russian TV Trashed Michelle Obama Last Night  —  New documentary series seeks to expose ‘American corruption’ and targets Obamas  —  On Sunday, Russian TV host Dmitry Kiselyov, who enjoys the largest audience among news programs in Russia, announced in his prime-time program News of the Week …
Fox News:
Palestinian leader gives wife-beating tips on Gaza TV  —  A top spiritual leader in the Palestinian territory of Gaza told a television audience last week how and when men can beat their wives, advising not to hit them in a way that “makes the face ugly.”  —  The shocking interview …
Discussion: Israel Matzav and BizPac Review
Niraj Chokshi / Washington Post:
Sheriffs: Beyoncé is ‘inciting bad behavior’ and endangering law enforcement  —  At first, Sheriff Robert Arnold said he had no explanation for why shots were fired outside his home in Rutherford County, Tenn., on Monday night — except perhaps for an undercurrent of anti-police sentiment in America.
 
 
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