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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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Although flawed, Kasich, Clinton offer best choices
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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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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.


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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Donald Trump's Gender-Based Attacks on Hillary Clinton Have Calculated Risk
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Hillary Clinton Campaign Offers Supporters A Literal ‘Woman Card’
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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.
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Reagan children outraged over Will Ferrell's “dementia comedy” — Comedian Will Ferrell has played a president before. He's famous for his trademark impersonation of George W. Bush in his “Saturday Night Live” comedy sketches, but now, he's taking on another presidential role …
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Will Ferrell pulls out of Reagan Alzheimer's comedy
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Reagan family furious at Will Ferrell for Alzheimer's comedy
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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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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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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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Trump touts Mike Tyson's support in city where he committed rape
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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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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.


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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DON'T MISS STORIES. FOLLOW RAW STORY! — North Carolina …
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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 …


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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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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Teen Birth Rates Plummet For Hispanic And Black Girls
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First US Zika death reported in Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico's health secretary says the island has recorded its first Zika-related death amid an outbreak of the mosquito-borne virus. — Ana Rius said Friday that a 70-year-old man infected with Zika died in February from severe thrombocytopenia …
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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 …


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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