memeorandum: GOP lawmakers unveil ObamaCare replacement bill (Peter Sullivan/The Hill)

9:40 AM ET, May 20, 2016

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Sahil Kapur / Bloomberg:

Sanders, Defiant on the Stump, Quietly Reassures Democrats on Unity — Some Democrats worry the underdog's aggressive campaign risks party unity and plays into Donald Trump's hands. — As tensions were escalating between Bernie Sanders and Democratic Party leaders over the chaos caused …

Discussion: Blue Nation Review, Political Wire and Talking Points Memo

Abby Phillip / Washington Post:

DNC to offer Sanders a convention concession — In an attempt to head off an ugly conflict at its convention this summer, the Democratic National Committee plans to offer a concession to Sen. Bernie Sanders — seats on a key convention platform committee — but it may not be enough to stop Sanders …

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Donald J Trump for President:

DONALD J. TRUMP RESPONSE TO HILLARY CLINTON — The fact that Hillary thinks the temporary Muslim ban, which she calls the “Muslim ban”, promotes terrorism, proves Bernie Sanders was correct when he said she is not qualified to be President. — Look at the carnage all over the world including …

Discussion: The Hill, Politico, John Hawkins' Right Wing News, ABC News and Business Insider

CBS News:

CBS/NYT national poll: Hillary Clinton's lead over Donald Trump narrows — Looking ahead to the general election in November, Donald Trump trails both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders among registered voters, although by slightly narrower margins than last month.

Discussion: No More Mister Nice Blog, Washington Times, New York Times, Hot Air and CBS New York

Jamelle Bouie / Slate:

Bernie. Don't Do This. — With a scorched-earth campaign against Clinton, Sanders is risking his party's nominee, its coalition, and his message. — Bernie Sanders is still in it to win it. Which is a problem. Because he can't. — Hillary Clinton holds 1,768 pledged delegates …

Discussion: Vox, Washington Free Beacon and The Daily Beast

Noah Bierman / Los Angeles Times:

Elizabeth Warren could help Hillary Clinton unite Democrats, but her support comes with a price — Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) addresses the California Democratic Party Convention on May 16. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times) — As the rift between Sen. Bernie Sanders' supporters …

Discussion: Common Dreams and Politico

Amie Parnes / The Hill:

Clinton fury with Sanders grows — is growing in ClintonWorld. — In public, Clinton aides and allies have kept their anger checked, decrying the rowdy outbursts at Nevada's state convention last weekend but saying they believe Sanders will ultimately do the right thing by helping to unite the Democratic Party.

Steven Shepard / Politico:

Democratic insiders: Convention could be ‘a rough ride’ — A majority of Democratic insiders are worried about the party's ability to unite its factions before this summer's national party convention and pivot quickly to defeating Donald Trump in the general election.

Robert Reich / Facebook:
Many of you who support Bernie ask me what you should do at this point.

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New York Times:
Republicans Want Their Party to Unify Behind Donald Trump, Poll Shows

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Chris Cillizza / Washington Post:
Hillary Clinton sent a very clear message to Bernie Sanders today: Enough is enough

Discussion: Truth Revolt, CNN, Common Dreams and Business Insider

Ken Thomas / Associated Press: Eyeing Senate, Clinton directing money to 2016 battlegrounds

Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Democrats expect Warren to play peacemaker once primary ends

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Eric Bradner / CNN:
Hillary Clinton: Donald Trump not qualified to be president

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Daily Mail:
Hillary Clinton says she does not feel she needs to defend Bill's honor

Discussion: Mediaite

McClatchy Washington Bureau:
War on women has a Democratic front, too

Discussion: The Federalist Papers, The American Spectator and Raw Story

Annie Karni / Politico:

Inside the Clinton paid speech machine — Hillary and Bill Clinton's highly paid speeches — whose transcripts they steadfastly refuse to release despite pressure on the campaign trail — are cloaked in secrecy. — Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump have both seized on the issue …

Alex Isenstadt / Politico: GOP elite line up behind Donald Trump

Nick Gass / Politico:
Sen. Tom Cotton: U.S. has ‘under-incarceration problem’

Discussion: Mediaite, Slantpoint, Talking Points Memo and Washington Monthly

Emily Smith / Page Six:

Trump campaign staffers get into public screaming match — MORE FROM: — There's big drama between the top advisers at the Trump campaign. — Donald Trump spokeswoman Hope Hicks and campaign manager Corey Lewandowski were seen having a public screaming match on the street in Manhattan on Wednesday night.

Discussion: The Daily Caller, Daily Mail and Mediaite

Eli Stokols / Politico:
Manafort to GOP aides: Trump's ‘behavior can be changed’

Discussion: ABC News, Hullabaloo, The Last Refuge and The Daily Caller

Rick Moran / American Thinker:

Charlotte Observer: Girls must overcome ‘discomfort’ at seeing male genitals in locker room — A shocking editorial in the Charlotte Observer counseled young girls to get over the “discomfort” they feel at the sight of male genitalia when transgender facilities are allowed in North Carolina.

Discussion: Hot Air, Clash Daily, The Resurgent and Washington Times

Jim Hoft / The Gateway Pundit: Charlotte Observer: Young Girls Must Overcome the “Discomfort” of Seeing Naked Male Genitalia in Locker Room

Kirsten Salyer / TIME:

Glenn Beck: Facebook Made Us Feel More Welcome Than the Republican Party Has — Kirsten Salyer is the Deputy Editor of TIME Ideas. — The conservative pundit discusses the details of his meeting with Mark Zuckerberg — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with 16 conservative leaders …

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Glenn Updated / Glenn Beck:
The Most Disturbing Thing About My Meeting With Mark Zuckerberg

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Keli Goff / The Daily Beast:

Why Hillary's Going to Have a Hard Time Playing the Woman Card Against Trump — Expectations of Trump are so low that he almost can't be hurt by Hillary Clinton ‘playing the womam card.’ — This week, thanks to a widely touted New York Times piece, we learned more about Donald Trump's history with women.

Discussion: The Atlantic, The Federalist, Clash Daily and Daily Wire

Peter Sullivan / The Hill:

GOP lawmakers unveil ObamaCare replacement bill — Two Republican lawmakers on Thursday introduced an alternative to ObamaCare as the House develops its own healthcare plan. — The bill from Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Texas) and Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) does not fully repeal ObamaCare …

Discussion: Balloon Juice

Ashley Killough / CNN:

Trump ribs Christie: 'You're not eating Oreos anymore, are you?' — Lawrenceville, New Jersey (CNN)When Donald Trump stepped on stage Thursday night, the event had all the makings of a normal Trump rally, but the podium read “New Jersey” instead of “Trump.”

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Associated Press:
Trump helps Chris Christie pay off his campaign debt

Discussion: Talking Points Memo and New York Magazine

ABC News:

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Discussion: Washington Post

Jessie Hellmann / The Hill:

Sanders campaign manager: Election isn't over until convention — 's campaign manager Jeff Weaver suggested Thursday the Vermont senator would take the race for the nomination all the way to the Democratic National Convention in July. — Weaver said the nominating process …

John Bresnahan / Politico:

House erupts in chaos after LGBT vote — The House erupted in chaos Thursday morning with Democrats crying foul after Republicans hastily persuaded a few of their own to switch their votes and narrowly block an amendment intended to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from discrimination.

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The Hill:
Chaos in House after GOP votes down LGBT measure

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Alexandra Jaffe / NBC News:

Trump Aims to Assure Wary Gun Rights Supporters With NRA Speech — LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Donald Trump will have another chance to reassure wary conservatives still reluctant to back a candidate who once expressed support for an assault weapons ban and contributed to anti-gun Democrats when he speaks …

Discussion: Bearing Arms and Political Wire

Dan Lamothe / Washington Post:

Agreement that could lead to U.S. troops in Libya could be reached ‘any day’ — ABOARD A U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT — The U.S. military's top general said Thursday that the Libyan government is in a “period of intense dialogue” that could soon lead to an agreement in which U.S. military advisers …

Discussion: NBC News, Mother Jones and Just Security