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Charles Hurt / The Hill:
The problem with Ted Cruz — has run an outsider's juggernaut campaign, the likes of which nobody has seen in modern politics. — Democrats publicly say they are thrilled to face him in the general election. But, privately, they fret that the master marketer and media maestro …
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Sundance / The Last Refuge:
Internal Poll Numbers Show Cruz Collapsing In Indiana... From the outset, and particularly since the ridiculous “Never Trump” campaign began, we have outlined the most damaging aspect to Senator Ted Cruz's presidential bid is his continued visibility. The reasoning is simple …
Indianapolis Star:
Although flawed, Kasich, Clinton offer best choices
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Mark Alesia / Indianapolis Star:
Trump touts Mike Tyson's support in city where he committed rape
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Katie Glueck / Politico:
Insiders: Clinton would crush Trump in November — In the swing states that matter most in the presidential race, Donald Trump doesn't have a prayer against Hillary Clinton in the general election. — That's according to top operatives, strategists and activists in 10 battleground states …
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Paul Krugman / New York Times:
Wrath of the Conned — Maybe we need a new cliché: It ain't over until Carly Fiorina sings. Anyway, it really is over — definitively on the Democratic side, with high probability on the Republican side. And the results couldn't be more different. — Think about where we were a year ago.
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CNN:
Mike Pence to endorse Ted Cruz Friday — Indianapolis (CNN)Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is set to endorse Ted Cruz Friday, just days before a primary that could make or break the Texas senator's chances of halting Donald Trump's march to the Republican presidential nomination.
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Tierney Sneed / Talking Points Memo:
Hillary Clinton Campaign Offers Supporters A Literal ‘Woman Card’
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Ruben Vives / Los Angeles Times:
Protests rage outside Trump rally in Orange County; 17 arrested, police car smashed — Hundreds of demonstrators filled the street outside the Orange County amphitheater where Donald Trump held a rally Thursday night, stomping on cars, hurling rocks at motorists and forcefully declaring …
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Emily Smith / Page Six:
Will Ferrell pulls out of Reagan Alzheimer's comedy — Will Ferrell has backed out of a comedy about Ronald Reagan's struggle with Alzheimer's disease following outrage from the former president's family. — The 48-year-old comic confirmed Friday that while he had seen the script …
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Patti Davis:
AN OPEN LETTER TO WILL FERRELL — I saw the news bulletin — as did everyone — that you intend to portray my father in the throes of Alzheimer's for a comedy that you are also producing. Perhaps you have managed to retain some ignorance about Alzheimer's and other versions of dementia.
Emily Smith / Page Six:
Reagan family furious at Will Ferrell for Alzheimer's comedy
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David Brooks / New York Times:
If Not Trump, What? — Donald Trump now looks set to be the Republican presidential nominee. So for those of us appalled by this prospect — what are we supposed to do? — Well, not what the leaders of the Republican Party are doing. They're going down meekly and hoping for a quiet convention.
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President Obama / Facebook:
Today, I want to update you on some important progress we've made to protect our communities from gun violence. As I said in January, these commonsense steps are not going to prevent every tragedy, but what if they prevented even one? We should be doing everything we can to save lives …
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Jordan Fabian / The Hill:
Obama makes move on ‘smart guns’ — President Obama on Friday announced new efforts to speed up development of so-called smart guns, the latest step in his final-year push to reduce gun violence. — Smart guns are weapons that use technological safety features designed to prevent accidental shootings …
Bloomberg:
Unmasking the Men Behind Zero Hedge, Wall Street's Renegade Blog — The veil is lifted on a secretive website. — Colin Lokey, also known as “Tyler Durden,” is breaking the first rule of Fight Club: You do not talk about Fight Club. He's also breaking the second rule of Fight Club.
Alex Griswold / Mediaite:
Trump Supporter Roger Stone: Fiorina is ‘Racist’ For Bringing Up Tyson Rape Conviction — Former Donald Trump campaign advisor Roger Stone sure is politically correct. — The former Nixon staffer who now serves as a pro-Trump pundit was not happy that Carly Fiorina attacked Trump's endorsement …
Kristin Salaky / Talking Points Memo:
Megyn Kelly Grills North Carolina Guv Over Anti-LGBT Law (VIDEO) — During a conversation with North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory (R) Thursday night, Fox News host Megyn Kelly pressed him on the merits of his state's controversial new anti-LGBT law. — Kelly drilled McCrory on her show …
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Arturo Garcia / Raw Story:
DON'T MISS STORIES. FOLLOW RAW STORY! — North Carolina …
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Don Thompson / Associated Press:
Lawmakers reject John Wayne Day over racism concerns — SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — What a California lawmaker intended as a benign resolution honoring a late, world-renowned movie icon exploded into an emotional debate over decades-old racist comments. — The state Assembly defeated …
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Lucas Tomlinson / Fox News:
Army retains decorated Green Beret it planned to kick out over confronting Afghan child rapist — EXCLUSIVE: In a stunning reversal, the U.S. Army decided late Thursday to retain a decorated Green Beret it had planned to kick out after he physically confronted a local Afghan commander accused …
Centers for Disease Control:
Reduced Disparities in Birth Rates Among Teens Aged 15-19 Years — United States, 2006-2007 and 2013-2014 — Lisa Romero, DrPH1; Karen Pazol, PhD1; Lee Warner, PhD1; Shanna Cox, MSPH1; Charlan Kroelinger, PhD1; Ghenet Besera, MPH1; Anna Brittain, MHS1; Taleria R. Fuller, PhD1; Emilia Koumans …
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Jennifer Ludden / NPR:
Teen Birth Rates Plummet For Hispanic And Black Girls
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