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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 …
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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 …
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.
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.
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Jamelle Bouie / Slate:
Bernie. Don't Do This.
Bernie. Don't Do This.
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Noah Bierman / Los Angeles Times:
Elizabeth Warren could help Hillary Clinton unite Democrats, but her support comes with a price
Elizabeth Warren could help Hillary Clinton unite Democrats, but her support comes with a price
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Common Dreams, Politico and The Atlantic
Steven Shepard / Politico:
Democratic insiders: Convention could be ‘a rough ride’
Ken Thomas / Associated Press:
Eyeing Senate, Clinton directing money to 2016 battlegrounds
Eyeing Senate, Clinton directing money to 2016 battlegrounds
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Shakesville
Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Democrats expect Warren to play peacemaker once primary ends
Democrats expect Warren to play peacemaker once primary ends
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Chris Cillizza / Washington Post:
Hillary Clinton sent a very clear message to Bernie Sanders today: Enough is enough
Hillary Clinton sent a very clear message to Bernie Sanders today: Enough is enough
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Clash Daily, CNN, Truth Revolt, Common Dreams, Wall Street Journal and New York Magazine
Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
GOP elite line up behind Donald Trump — The Never Trump moment is over. — While a small group of Republicans has wrung its hands raw over the choice between the GOP's nominee and Hillary Clinton, the party's firmament - social and intellectual conservatives, the lobbyist and donor class …
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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 …
Nick Gass / Politico:
Sen. Tom Cotton: U.S. has ‘under-incarceration problem’
Sen. Tom Cotton: U.S. has ‘under-incarceration problem’
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Althouse, Mediaite, Slantpoint, Talking Points Memo and Washington Monthly
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.
New York Times:
Stop the Polling Insanity — OVER the past few weeks, cable news networks and other media sites have trumpeted wild fluctuations and surprising results in polling on the presumed general-election matchup between Donald J. Trump and Hillary Clinton. — The Reuters/Ipsos tracking poll showed …
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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.
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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.
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Eli Stokols / Politico:
Manafort to GOP aides: Trump's ‘behavior can be changed’
Manafort to GOP aides: Trump's ‘behavior can be changed’
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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 …
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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
The Most Disturbing Thing About My Meeting With Mark Zuckerberg
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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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ABC News:
Anchor Jorge Ramos Tossed From Donald Trump Event — Coming up in the next {{countdown}} {{countdownlbl}} — Coming up next: — {{nextVideo.title}} — {{nextVideo.description}} — Skip to this video now — Related Extras Related Videos Video Transcript
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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 …
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Balloon Juice
Sarah Grant / Rolling Stone:
Original Beastie Boys Member John Berry Dead at 52 — Beastie Boys credit guitarist for coming up with the band's name — John Berry, an original member of hip-hop group the Beastie Boys, died Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. at a hospice in Danvers, Massachusetts. He was 52.
Zoe Tillman / National Law Journal:
Texas Judge Blasts Justice Department Lawyers for Conduct in Immigration Case — U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen orders legal ethics training, review of attorney-conduct investigations.
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Above the Law, Hot Air and Slantpoint
Wall Street Journal:
Yahoo Suitors Expected to Bid $2 Billion to $3 Billion, Below Past Indications — Most of previous bids for core business came in the range of $4 billion and $8 billion; bids are due first week of June — Verizon Communications Inc. and others are expected to bid around $2 billion …
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New York Times:
G.O.P. Donors Shift Focus From Top of Ticket to Senate Races — Hundreds of millions of dollars that Republican groups had been poised to spend in the 2016 presidential election are now increasingly likely to move into Senate and House races, as many big donors look to distance themselves …
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The Moderate Voice, Booman Tribune and Political Wire
Todd Starnes / Fox News:
College boots ex-Delta Force hero after complaint from LGBT activists — Jerry Boykin is the kind of man you'd want teaching your sons - a good and decent man, an honorable man - a Christian man. — For the past nine years the retired lieutenant general has taught leadership and ethics …
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WISN:
Custard shop owner says English-only rule isn't about racism — The owner of Leon's Frozen Custard, a favorite treat location on Milwaukee's south side, acknowledged Wednesday that he has a rule in place that prevents his employees from speaking to customers in Spanish …
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Robert Reich / Facebook:
Many of you who support Bernie ask me what you should do at this point. My suggestion: — 1. Continue to work like hell for Bernie, especially given upcoming primaries in California and New Jersey on June 7. Putting aside superdelegates, the difference between him and Hillary Clinton isn't huge.
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Raw Story, The Stranger … and Vox