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Annie Linskey / BostonGlobe.com:
Women will be on Hillary Clinton's vice president list — NEW YORK — Hillary Clinton's short list of vice presidential options will include a woman, a top campaign official said in an interview — creating the possibility of an all-female ticket emerging from the Democratic convention in Philadelphia.
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Washington Post, AOL and The Week
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Bloomberg.com:
Bernie Sanders Is a Democrat for Life, Says Campaign Manager Jeff Weaver — On “With All Due Respect,” Jeff Weaver, campaign manager for Bernie Sanders, discusses the New York primary, superdelegates and the future of the Vermont senator's presidential run.
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Talking Points Memo, No More Mister Nice Blog and Politico
Charles M. Blow / New York Times:
What Is Sanders's Endgame? — Hillary Clinton's commanding victory in New York on Tuesday put yet another nail in the coffin of Bernie Sanders's candidacy. — As The Upshot's Nate Cohn put it: — “New York, like every contest at this stage, was a state he needed to win.
John Wagner / Washington Post:
After New York comes the question: What does Bernie want? … STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Hillary Clinton's victory in the New York primary Tuesday has brought Sen. Bernie Sanders one step closer to a series of difficult decisions that can be summed up in one simple question: What does Bernie want?
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Politico, Hot Air, International Business Times, Wall Street Journal, The Week, Washington Free Beacon, Vox, Gawker, Heat Street and Common Dreams
Ben Norton / Salon:
Yes, Bernie Sanders is not a Democrat — and Hillary represents the very worst of the party
Yes, Bernie Sanders is not a Democrat — and Hillary represents the very worst of the party
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Power Line
Michelle Goldberg / Slate:
A Lot of Hillary Clinton's New York Supporters Kept Quiet About Their Allegiances
A Lot of Hillary Clinton's New York Supporters Kept Quiet About Their Allegiances
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New York Times
Wall Street Journal:
Donald Trump Plans to Adopt More-Traditional Campaign Tactics — GOP front-runner says his campaign is evolving; coming soon are policy addresses, teleprompters and a speechwriter — Donald Trump, after notching a big win in New York, is planning to roll out significant changes in his campaign …
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Nate Cohn / New York Times:
The Loophole That Could Cost Donald Trump the Nomination — Pennsylvania, which holds its primary next Tuesday, uses a nonbinding “loophole” primary — and that could cost Donald Trump the Republican nomination. — If the state adopted the delegate rules of any other primary …
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Daily Wire, Washington Examiner, Betsy's Page, Taylor Marsh, The Week, CBS News and National Review
David Weigel / Washington Post:
Kasich: 'My Republican Party doesn't like ideas' — How Trump won NY, in 60 seconds … Gov. John Kasich (R-Ohio) criticized his party for a lack of ideas Wednesday in a wide-ranging and occasionally combative interview with The Washington Post's editorial board.
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Politico, Raw Story and Political Wire
Joe Mahoney / The Daily Star:
Hanna: GOP's extremism will make it lose — Rep. Richard Hanna, R-Barneveld, said Tuesday that his party has no hope of capturing the White House this year because its primary process favors those with “extreme” views while marginalizing moderate candidates.
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Talking Points Memo and The Week
Associated Press:
TRUMP, CRUZ FEUD SHIFTS TO LUXURY SEASIDE RESORT
TRUMP, CRUZ FEUD SHIFTS TO LUXURY SEASIDE RESORT
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The Week and Political Wire
Steve Holland / Reuters:
Republican establishment warms to Trump after big New York win
Republican establishment warms to Trump after big New York win
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BizPac Review and Shakesville
Ana Swanson / Washington Post:
What your first name says about whom you support for president
What your first name says about whom you support for president
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Independent Journal …, AOL, The Week and The Atlantic
Richard Sandomir / New York Times:
Curt Schilling, ESPN Analyst, Is Fired Over Offensive Social Media Post — Curt Schilling, a former All-Star pitcher and one of the highest-profile baseball analysts on ESPN, was fired from the network Wednesday, a day after he drew intense criticism for promoting offensive commentary on social media.
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Allegra Kirkland / Talking Points Memo:
Palin Blasts ESPN, Posts Her Own Anti-Trans Meme After Schilling Firing
Palin Blasts ESPN, Posts Her Own Anti-Trans Meme After Schilling Firing
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Politico
Christine Brennan / USA Today:
ESPN — at long last — has fired Curt Schilling, and we're all better for it
ESPN — at long last — has fired Curt Schilling, and we're all better for it
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Hot Air
Nik DeCosta-Klipa / Boston Globe:
Curt Schilling shares anti-transgender rights meme on Facebook, defends doing so in lengthy blog post
Curt Schilling shares anti-transgender rights meme on Facebook, defends doing so in lengthy blog post
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CBS New York, CNNMoney, Washington Post, NBCSports.com, John Hawkins' Right Wing News and Washington Blade
Curt Schilling / 38 Pitches:
The hunt to be offended...
The hunt to be offended...
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ESPN MediaZone, TheBlaze.com, NBCSports.com, Talking Points Memo, AOL, The Mashup, myfox8.com, CBS Boston, Mediaite, The Big Lead, Drudge Retort, FOX 61, Outsports, New York Magazine, Towleroad and New York Times
Camille Paglia / Salon:
Enough with the Hillary cult: Her admirers ignore reality, dream of worshipping a queen — Clinton voters overlook money lust, shadowy surrogates, sociopathic policy shifts, horrific overseas record. Why? — What is it with the Hillary cult? — As a lifelong Democrat …
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Althouse
Justin Sink / Bloomberg:
Obama Stands by Tough Words for Saudis During Meeting With King — No apology for remarks about ‘free riders,’ U.S. official says — Obama is on a two-day trip to Riyadh to meet with Arab leaders — President Barack Obama reassured Saudi Arabia's King Salman that the U.S …
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Politico, NBC News, The Atlantic, Guardian and Washington Post
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Nick Gass / Politico:
Trump: Transgender people can use whatever bathroom they want — Transgender people should be able to use whatever bathroom they want, Donald Trump said Thursday. — “Oh, I had a feeling that question was going to come up, I will tell you. North Carolina did something that was very strong.
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Treasury Department:
AN OPEN LETTER FROM SECRETARY LEW: — When I announced last June that a newly redesigned $10 note would feature a woman, I hoped to encourage a national conversation about women in our democracy. The response has been powerful. You and your fellow citizens from across the country …
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Nolan D. McCaskill / Politico:
Tubman replacing Jackson on the $20, Hamilton spared
Tubman replacing Jackson on the $20, Hamilton spared
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Samantha Masunaga / Los Angeles Times:
Harriet Tubman chosen as new face of $20 bill, replacing Andrew Jackson
Harriet Tubman chosen as new face of $20 bill, replacing Andrew Jackson
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Prntly, Independent Journal …, USA Today and The Big Lead
The Independent:
London gets first naked restaurant because of course it does — I don't know about you, but if there's one thing that's always bugged me about eating in restaurants it's having to wear clothes. Why stain them, when you can imbibe as the Romans might, naked, with sauce and wine spilling all down your body?
Los Angeles Times:
Global warming has made the weather better for most in U.S. — but don't get used to it, study says — People enjoy the beach on a hot day in Malibu in February 2016. A new study says most Americans prefer to live in areas with warm winters and less humid summers, but by the end of the century …
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Watts Up With That? and Mashable
Mark Landler / New York Times:
How Hillary Clinton Became a Hawk — Throughout her career she has displayed instincts on foreign policy that are more aggressive than those of President Obama — and most Democrats. — Hillary Clinton sat in the hideaway study off her ceremonial office in the State Department …
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The Week
Peter Holley / Washington Post:
Britain issues warning for LGBT travelers visiting North Carolina and Mississippi … The British Foreign Office has released an advisory warning travelers to be aware of controversial new laws in North Carolina and Mississippi before visiting the United States.