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Donald J. Trump / Wall Street Journal:
Let Me Ask America a Question — How has the ‘system’ been working out for you and your family? No wonder voters demand change. — On Saturday, April 9, Colorado had an “election” without voters. Delegates were chosen on behalf of a presidential nominee, yet the people of Colorado …
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Vaughn Hillyard / NBC News:
New York Republicans Ignore Ted Cruz at GOP Gala — NEW YORK — A stunningly distracted crowd of hundreds of Republicans almost entirely ignored Ted Cruz's speech at the New York City GOP gala on Thursday night, instead chattering at their dinner tables, standing and taking selfies.
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Matthew Daly / Associated Press:
Palin says voters won't stand for it if Republican “power brokers” try to take the presidential nomination away from Trump or Cruz — WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters will “rise up” in opposition if Republican power brokers try to take the presidential nomination away from Donald Trump or Ted Cruz …
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Ed O'Keefe / Washington Post:
RNC tells Trump: Delegate process ‘easy to understand for those willing to learn it’ — What is a super PAC? … State of the 2016 race — Stung by a week of criticism by Donald Trump, the Republican National Committee officials swung back at the party's presidential front-runner on Friday …
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Talking Points Memo and Politico
Dana Blanton / Fox News:
Fox News Poll: Trump widens lead in GOP race, Clinton-Sanders tightens
Fox News Poll: Trump widens lead in GOP race, Clinton-Sanders tightens
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RedState, Hot Air, The Last Refuge, Politico and Mediaite
Eliza Collins / Politico:
Palin suddenly cancels Wyoming appearance for Trump
Palin suddenly cancels Wyoming appearance for Trump
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Political Wire, ABC News, Bloomberg, John Hawkins' Right Wing News and BizPac Review
Jessica Hopper / ABC News:
Ted Cruz Has ‘Phone Call’ With Donald Trump During ‘Tonight Show’ Skit
Ted Cruz Has ‘Phone Call’ With Donald Trump During ‘Tonight Show’ Skit
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Politico, abc7news.com, WND and Associated Press
Frank Newport / Gallup:
Clinton's Image Among Democrats at New Low
Clinton's Image Among Democrats at New Low
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No More Mister Nice Blog, Investor's Business Daily and JustOneMinute
Scott Bland / Politico:
Trump poised for New York landslide
Trump poised for New York landslide
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Political Machination and Political Wire
Paul Krugman / New York Times:
The Pastrami Principle — A couple of months ago, Jeb Bush (remember him?) posted a photo of his monogrammed handgun to Twitter, with the caption “America.” Bill de Blasio, New York's mayor, responded with a picture of an immense pastrami sandwich, also captioned “America.” Advantage de Blasio, if you ask me.
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Jason Horowitz / New York Times:
Bernie Sanders Campaign Suspends Jewish Outreach Coordinator for Vulgar Remarks About Netanyahu — The Sanders campaign's announcement on Tuesday that Simone Zimmerman would be its national Jewish outreach coordinator delighted her fellow left-wing Jewish political activists and encouraged …
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Alexander Burns / New York Times:
Brooklyn Debate Takeaways: Sarcasm, Snideness and Smackdowns — The Democratic debate on Thursday night played out as a magnified version of the primary race. The personal clashes between Hillary Clinton and Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont were harsher. Their policy differences gaped wider.
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Chris Spargo For / Daily Mail:
Why did Hillary Clinton leave Good Morning America in the lurch by pulling out of live town hall just hours before the event on Friday? — A town hall with presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has been cancelled just hours before the event. — The Democratic front-runner had been set …
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Gabriel Debenedetti / Politico:
Clinton and Sanders brawl in Brooklyn — NEW YORK — Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders engaged in their most vicious debate yet, delivering a two-hour shouting match on the Democratic debate stage Thursday night as they brawled over Wall Street, guns, racism, the minimum wage and each other's fitness for the White House.
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Washington Post:
The Brooklyn Democratic debate transcript, annotated
The Brooklyn Democratic debate transcript, annotated
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Campaign for America's Future, Shakesville, Informed Comment, The Week and Daily Kos
Sylvan Lane / The Hill:
Sanders mocks Clinton's claim that she ‘called out’ Wall Street
Sanders mocks Clinton's claim that she ‘called out’ Wall Street
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Washington Post
Patrick O'Connor / Wall Street Journal:
Hillary Clinton Leads Bernie Sanders in New York by 17 Points Ahead of Primary, Poll Finds
Hillary Clinton Leads Bernie Sanders in New York by 17 Points Ahead of Primary, Poll Finds
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CNN, Hit & Run and Washington Free Beacon
Caleb Howe / RedState:
Winners and Losers from Tonight's CNN Democrat Debate
Winners and Losers from Tonight's CNN Democrat Debate
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New York Times
New York Post:
The Post endorses Donald Trump — Donald Trump is a rookie candidate — a potential superstar of vast promise, but making rookie mistakes. The nominee Republicans need for the fall campaign is often hard to make out amid his improvisations and too-harsh replies to his critics. — New Yorkers vote Tuesday.
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Timothy Cama / The Hill:
Palin: Bill Nye ‘as much a scientist as I am’ — Sarah Palin tore into Bill Nye's scientific qualifications on Thursday, saying he has no authority to say climate skeptics are wrong. — Palin, the former governor of Alaska and the 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate …
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The Daily Caller, Fusion, Raw Story, Mediaite and Climate Depot
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Ryan Girdusky / Red Alert Politics:
Bill Nye: Throw ‘climate deniers’ in jail [VIDEO]
Bill Nye: Throw ‘climate deniers’ in jail [VIDEO]
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Valerie Richardson / Washington Times:
Bill Nye, the science guy, is open to criminal charges and jail time for climate change dissenters
Bill Nye, the science guy, is open to criminal charges and jail time for climate change dissenters
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Hit & Run, John Hawkins' Right Wing News and Climate Depot
BBC:
Czech Republic poised to change name to ‘Czechia’ — The Czech Republic is poised to change its name to “Czechia” to make it easier for companies and sports teams to use it on products and clothing. — The country will retain its full name but Czechia will become the official short geographic name …
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Dan Bilefsky / New York Times:
With Czechia, Czech Republic Hopes Vowels Will Solve Name Puzzle
With Czechia, Czech Republic Hopes Vowels Will Solve Name Puzzle
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Business Insider and Mashable
Chris Dyches / WBTV-TV:
Gay waitress says Bible verse left in lieu of tip — A Charlotte waitress says she was infuriated and hurt when a group of ladies left a message for her on their bill - taking aim at her sexuality. — Alexandra Judd works at Zada Janes in Charlotte's Plaza Midwood area.
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The Huffington Post:
Terms and Conditions — Welcome to The Huffington Post. Please read these Terms and Conditions before using, or submitting content in any form or medium for publication on, The Huffington Post. By continuing to use us, or by submitting content for publication on The Huffington Post …
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Peter Sullivan / The Hill:
Insurers warn losses from ObamaCare are unsustainable — Health insurance companies are amplifying their warnings about the financial sustainability of the ObamaCare marketplaces as they seek approval for premium increases next year. — Insurers say they are losing money on their ObamaCare plans …
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Hot Air and New York Times
Guardian:
Jean-Michel Jarre and Edward Snowden collaborate on new song Exit - video — French electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre and NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden have collaborated on a track called Exit, which will appear on Jarre's forthcoming album, Electronica Volume II: The Heart of Noise.
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Mashable, Business Insider and The Next Web
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Krishnadev Calamur / The Atlantic:
Jokes About Erdogan Aren't Funny in Germany — Chancellor Angela Merkel gave German authorities the go-ahead to pursue action—if they choose to do so—against the satirist on charges of personal defamation and insulting a foreign head of state—both illegal under German law.
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Matea Gold / Washington Post:
The new Gilded Age: Close to half of all super PAC money comes from 50 donors — What is a super PAC? … State of the 2016 race — A small core of super-rich individuals are responsible for the record sums cascading into the coffers of super PACs for the 2016 elections …
Jason Horowitz / New York Times:
As Bernie Sanders Heads to Vatican, a Visit With Pope Francis Seems in Doubt — On the campaign trail and in Congress, Senator Bernie Sanders has frequently invoked Pope Francis, quoting his writings about the “idolatry of money,” sending solicitations for donations headlined …
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The Week
Julie Hirschfeld Davis / New York Times:
Obama to Help Push for Open Market for Cable Set-Top Boxes — WASHINGTON — President Obama will announce on Friday his support for opening the market for cable set-top boxes, singling out the devices in millions of homes as a clunky and outdated symbol of corporate power over consumers …
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