Do Republicans really think Donald Trump will make a good Supreme Court choice?  —  The Republican Party's incoherent response to the Supreme Court vacancy is a partisan reflex in search of a justifying principle.  The multiplicity of Republican rationalizations for their refusal …

This week, in the Utah nominating caucus, I will vote for Senator Ted Cruz.  —  Today, there is a contest between Trumpism and Republicanism.  Through the calculated statements of its leader, Trumpism has become associated with racism, misogyny, bigotry, xenophobia, vulgarity and, most recently, threats and violence.

Fox News hits Donald Trump for ‘sexist verbal assaults’ on Megyn Kelly  —  Fox News has accused Donald Trump of making “sexist verbal assaults” against Megyn Kelly, issuing its most aggressive response yet to the Republican frontrunner's repeated attacks on its star anchor.

What Donald Trump Doesn't Understand About ‘the Deal’  —  Donald Trump loves the word “deal.”  The book he released with a co-writer in 1987 to summarize his views of the world was called, of course, “The Art of the Deal.”  His view of trade with China is summarized in this quotation …

Trump: David Brooks ‘one of the dumbest’ pundits  —  Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump  —  is firing back after conservative New York Times columnist David Brooks called for the GOP to reject Trump.  —  “While I have never met @nytdavidbrooks of the NY Times …

Sharron Angle running for U.S. Senate again in Nevada  —  Nevada's candidates in the 2016 elections will give Silver State voters a show like no other.  —  There are plenty of interesting races: A legal brothel owner who wants to combat sex trafficking, among other goals, is running for state Senate in Northern Nevada.

Hulk Hogan Awarded $115 Million in Privacy Suit Against Gawker  —  The retired wrestler Hulk Hogan was awarded $115 million in damages Friday by a Florida jury in an invasion of privacy case against Gawker.com over its publication of a sex tape.  —  The wrestler, known in court by his legal name …

Border Patrol union: ‘Trump is the only candidate’ to support agents  —  The largest U.S. Border Patrol union local is praising Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for being the “only candidate” to support their tough mission, an almost endorsement that is the latest boost for the front runner's campaign.

The Republican Party Must Answer for What It Did to Kansas and Louisiana  —  The GOP’s economic program just decimated two American states.  Why haven’t the Party’s presidential candidates been asked to account for that?  —  Over the course of 12 debates …

Fired U Missouri Journalism Prof's Defense: I Didn't Know How Journalism at Protests Worked  —  Click on CBS This Morning (via YouTube)

Students freak out after teacher shows video of ISIS beheading  —  The city unsuccessfully tried to fire Bronx middle-school teacher Alexiss Nazario (left) after she scared students with a video of an ISIS execution (like this one of journalist James Foley).  Photo: Tomas E. Gaston (2)

New York street performer dressed as Donald Trump lets you punch him for $5, pee on him for $300  —  If you've ever wanted to beat up Donald Trump, here's your chance.  —  A New York street performer dressed as the bombastic billionaire is letting passersby punch, trample and even urinate on him — for a small fee, of course.

‘Religious liberty’ bill jeopardizes Atlanta Super Bowl bid  —  If Georgia chooses to turn the “religious liberty” bill into law, be prepared: Atlanta may not get a Super Bowl.  —  That was the suggestion from the NFL on Friday when the league released a statement in response …

Airliner crashes in Russia; 55 aboard reported dead  —  CNN Map  —  (CNN)A Boeing 737 passenger jet crashed as it was landing at the Rostov-on-Don airport in southern Russia, the country's Southern Regional Emergency Center said Saturday.  —  All people on board have died …

Senate whip: Trump would need GOP majority to govern  —  (R-Texas) suggested Friday that if Donald Trump  —  wins the White House, he'll need a Republican-controlled Congress to approve his policies.  —  “If Mr. Trump does become the president of the United States, he's going to need …

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ATTY FOR DAUGHTER SUSPECTED OF BEATING REP MOM'S OPPONENT: 'MAYBE IT'S GOOD HE LOST THE RACE'  —  Illinois Rep. Cynthia Soto's daughter and another campaign volunteer are accused of attacking aspiring politician Robert Zwolinski  —  Illinois Rep. Cynthia Soto's daughter and another campaign volunteer …