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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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Mike Flynn / Breitbart:
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence will make a “significant” Republican Presidential primary announcement this afternoon, Breitbart News has learned. — Gov. Pence is scheduled to join the “Garrison” show, a popular conservative talk radio show hosted by Greg Garrison on WIBC in Indianapolis.
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Greg Garrison / 93.1 WIBC:
Garrison — Weekdays 11am - 1pm — About the Show — Attorney Greg Garrison hosts the Garrison show that airs weekday mornings on WIBC. Garrison brings his conservative values to the airwaves. Greg gained international notoriety when he successfully prosecuted Mike Tyson on rape charges.
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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 …
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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Mark Alesia / Indianapolis Star:
Trump touts Mike Tyson's support in city where he committed rape
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Indianapolis Star:
Although flawed, Kasich, Clinton offer best choices
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Trip Gabriel / New York Times:
Ted Cruz, Attacking Donald Trump, Uses Transgender Bathroom Access as Cudgel
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Political Wire and Project Veritas
Edward-Isaac Dovere / Politico:
White House allies make new push for Garland
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Daily Kos and Washington Post
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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MJ Lee / CNN:
Donald Trump's new target: Bernie Sanders supporters
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Philip Rucker / Washington Post:
GOP elites are now resigned to Donald Trump as their nominee
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Tierney Sneed / Talking Points Memo:
Hillary Clinton Campaign Offers Supporters A Literal ‘Woman Card’
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Greg Sargent / Washington Post:
Trump presents himself as a scourge of the elites. That won't last.
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Talking Points Memo, Politico and BuzzFeed
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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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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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.
Naomi Jagoda / The Hill:
House panel moves bill to ban IRS from tracking donors to tax-exempt groups — The House Ways and Means Committee approved three bills Thursday it says are aimed at protecting taxpayers and children. — “Simply put, these proposals put the best interests of children and taxpayers first,” Chairman Kevin Brady
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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 …
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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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.
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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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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