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9:45 AM ET, July 21, 2016

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Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
Ted Turns the Tables on Trump.  Hard.  —  As you know, I believe in my heart that Ted Cruz is an odious weasel.  I base this on observing him for years now and on the accounts and traumas of many close friends who've known him for far longer.  But that was a singular moment.
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Meghan Keneally / ABC News:
Ted Cruz Booed for Failing to Endorse Donald Trump, Tells RNC to ‘Vote Your Conscience’  —  Donald Trump's former rival Sen. Ted Cruz was roundly booed after failing to endorse Trump during an address to the Republican National Convention — a jab from the Texas lawmaker at the real estate mogul …
CNN:
Cruz booed  —  Cleveland (CNN)Ted Cruz sensationally withheld an endorsement of Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention Wednesday, earning a chorus of boos from the floor before he was upstaged in a power play by the GOP nominee himself.  —  In a dramatic development …
Ben Shapiro / Daily Wire:
EXCLUSIVE: Cruz Camp: Trump Campaign Approved Speech, ‘Orchestrated’ RNC Blowback To ‘Make Cruz a Pariah’  —  Late Wednesday night, a source within the Cruz team informed Daily Wire exclusively that the Trump campaign had sandbagged Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) over his speech at the Republican National Convention.
Discussion: The Federalist
Mike Huckabee / Facebook:
The question of the night was whether Ted Cruz would honor his word and support the nominee or earn the moniker “Lyin Ted” given to him by the man who won.  The question was whether Cruz would make his speech about HIS future or the future of the country.  And that question was answered …
Jonathan Swan / The Hill:
Cruz aides made late push for Trump endorsement  —  CLEVELAND — Just hours before Ted Cruz  —  took the stage for his convention speech Wednesday night, senior members of Cruz's team were still pushing him to endorse Donald Trump  —  Cruz never wanted to endorse Trump and is still furious …
Nicholas Confessore / New York Times:
G.O.P.'s Moneyed Class Finds Its Place in New Trump World  —  CLEVELAND — In his unlikely rise to the Republican nomination Donald J. Trump attacked lobbyists, disparaged big donors and railed against the party's establishment.  But on the shores of Lake Erie this week …
Discussion: American Prospect and The Week
New York Times:
Ted Cruz Dashes Hopes for Unity by Snubbing Donald Trump
Nolan D. McCaskill / Politico:
Cruz gets booed after he declines to endorse Trump
Rosie Gray / BuzzFeed:
RNC Erupts As Ted Cruz Refuses To Endorse Trump In Convention Speech
Discussion: Vox and Independent Journal Review
Byron York / Washington Examiner:
Will Ted Cruz dash his own presidential hopes tonight?
Michael Edison Hayden / ABC News:
Eric Trump Highlights His Father's Passion for Helping Others in RNC Address
Discussion: Associated Press and Politico
New York Times:
Donald Trump Sets Conditions for Defending NATO Allies Against Attack  —  CLEVELAND — Donald J. Trump, on the eve of accepting the Republican nomination for president, said Wednesday that if he were elected, he would not pressure Turkey or other authoritarian allies about conducting purges …
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Jeffrey Goldberg / The Atlantic:
It's Official: Hillary Clinton Is Running Against Vladimir Putin  —  The Republican nominee for president, Donald J. Trump, has chosen this week to unmask himself as a de facto agent of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a KGB-trained dictator who seeks to rebuild the Soviet empire by undermining …
New York Times:
Transcript: Donald Trump on NATO, Turkey's Coup Attempt and the World  —  Donald J. Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, discussed his views on foreign policy in Cleveland on Wednesday with David E. Sanger and Maggie Haberman of The New York Times.  Here is an edited transcript of their interview.
Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Republicans in Chaos Must Decide Whether to Elect a Madman  —  When he took the stage in Cleveland, Ted Cruz had no way of knowing that Donald Trump had given a New York Times interview repudiating America's right even to disapprove of authoritarianism and backing away from its commitment …
Johari Canty / WSVN-TV:
Video shows moments before North Miami Police shot unarmed man  —  A therapist who works with people with disabilities is telling his story after he said police shot him while he was trying to help his patient with autism.  —  Cellphone video was released Wednesday afternoon showing Charles Kinsey lying …
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Charles Rabin / miamiherald:
Cop shoots caretaker of autistic man playing in the street with toy truck  —  Cellphone video shows the man on ground with hands in the air  —  As the worker lays there, the autistic man continues to play with his toy  —  There's no indication a weapon of any type was found at the scene
Jordan Fabian / The Hill:
WH slams Christie plan to purge government employees  —  The White House on Wednesday took a jab at New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) for floating a proposal to fire government employees appointed by President Obama if Donald Trump  —  wins the presidency in November.
Matt Vespa / Townhall.com:
Mass AG Unilaterally Changes Gun Laws, Redefines Assault Weapon Definition  —  With most of the media attention on the Republican National Convention (Melania Trump's speech)—the Massachusetts Attorney General seems to have decided to unilaterally rewrite the state's gun laws.
Jason Horowitz / New York Times:
Behind Melania Trump's Cribbed Lines, an Ex-Ballerina Who Loved Writing  —  CLEVELAND — In her mid-30s and slowed by injuries, Meredith McIver, a classically trained ballerina who had danced under the limelight with Balanchine and the ensembles of Broadway musicals, decided to pursue her passion for writing.
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Robert Costa / Washington Post:
Trump's embrace of embattled speechwriter offers glimpse into loyal circle he has cultivated
Discussion: ABC News, Daily Wire and Politico
Claire Landsbaum / New York Magazine:   Newt Gingrich Says No One Cares If Melania Stole Her Speech Because She's ‘Stunningly Attractive’
Ron Fournier / The Atlantic:
Why the Republican Convention Is So Mean  —  CLEVELAND—"Lock her up!  Lock her up!"  Chris Christie nodded his approval as Republican delegates demanded the jailing of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.  If the protest was impromptu, it was no accident …
Discussion: CNN and No More Mister Nice Blog
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Bloomberg:
‘Brexit Was a Much Stronger Candidate Than Trump,’ Plouffe Says
Discussion: Politico, Political Wire and ABC News
Elise Foley / The Huffington Post:
Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Trolls Donald Trump By Endorsing Hillary Clinton At GOP Convention
Brian Chesky / The Airbnb Blog:
An Update On The Airbnb Anti-Discrimination Review  —  The recent shootings in Minnesota, Texas, and Louisiana are shocking and tragic.  I can't begin to imagine the pain and anger felt by the families of the victims.  I know it has rippled across the country, and it has deeply affected us here at Airbnb.
CBS New York:
Cleveland Police: Protester Lights Himself On Fire While Trying To Burn American Flag  —  CLEVELAND — Police arrested 17 people Wednesday after a melee broke out during a flag-burning in the streets outside the Republican National Convention.  —  It was the most turbulent protest since the four-day convention began on Monday.
 
 
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Bill Clinton Said to Back Virginia's Tim Kaine for Vice President
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Michelle Jamrisko / Bloomberg:
Silicon Valley Could Get Pass in Democrats' Antitrust Crusade
Laura Ingraham / LifeZette:
Trump Embarrasses the Old Guard
Jsloane / Annenberg News:
New Study Shows Reading Harry Potter Lowers Americans' Opinions of Donald Trump
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Jeff Flake:
Some Thoughts on this Election
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A Mormon Tycoon Wants to Build Joseph Smith's Mega-Utopia in Vermont
Discussion: Raw Story
Reid Wilson / The Hill:
GOP groups scale back support for Sen. Johnson
Matea Gold / Washington Post:
PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel plans to make history as first speaker to announce at GOP convention …
Joe Concha / The Hill:
Carl Bernstein: Drudge deserves major credit for Trump nomination
Discussion: Joe.My.God.
Lucia Graves / Guardian:
Jill Harth, woman who sued Trump over alleged sexual assault, breaks silence
Discussion: Mother Jones, Raw Story and LawNewz
Robert Barnes / Washington Post:
Appeals court says Texas voter-ID law discriminates against minorities
Chris Willman / Billboard:
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