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Donald Trump bounces into the lead — (CNN)The bounce is back. — Donald Trump comes out of his convention ahead of Hillary Clinton in the race for the White House, topping her 44% to 39% in a four-way matchup including Gary Johnson (9%) and Jill Stein (3%) and by three points in a two-way head-to-head, 48% to 45%.
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South Florida / Sun-Sentinel:
Sun Sentinel exclusive: Wasserman Schultz won't open Democratic National Convention — Here are five questions that might be answered at the DNC this week. … Privacy Policy — Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Weston, chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee …
David E. Sanger / New York Times:
As Democrats Gather, a Russian Subplot Raises Intrigue — WASHINGTON — An unusual question is capturing the attention of cyberspecialists, Russia experts and Democratic Party leaders in Philadelphia: Is Vladimir V. Putin trying to meddle in the American presidential election?
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Michael Isikoff / Yahoo:
Exclusive: Suspected Russian hack of DNC widens — includes personal email of staffer researching Manafort — Just weeks after she started preparing opposition research files on Donald Trump's campaign chairman Paul Manafort last spring, Democratic National Committee consultant Alexandra Chalupa got …
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Ben Kamisar / The Hill:
Wasserman Schultz booed off stage in Philadelphia … Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz was repeatedly interrupted and booed Monday as she sought to speak to Florida's delegation. — The Florida lawmaker, who will resign after this week's convention in response …
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Byron Tau / Wall Street Journal:
Bernie Sanders Supporters Chant ‘Lock Her Up’ in Philadelphia Protest Against Clinton — PHILADELPHIA — It's not just Republicans that want presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in prison. — At a lively Sunday march in support of former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders …
Jeff Stein / Vox:
Here's how to interpret the new polls showing Donald Trump ahead of Hillary Clinton — Donald Trump is riding high in the polls, surging past Hillary Clinton to leads in all six of the latest national polls released since Saturday. — That's good news for Trump.
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Daniel Strauss / Politico:
Bedlam erupts as Wasserman Schultz speaks to Florida delegates — PHILADELPHIA — Chaos erupted as Debbie Wasserman Schultz addressed Florida delegates on Monday, with opponents upset about leaked emails jeering the outgoing Democratic National Committee chairwoman as she delivered a speech at a state breakfast meeting.
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David Catanese / US News:
Debbie Wasserman Schultz Driven Out of Chaotic Florida Democratic Breakfast — The outgoing DNC chair was roundly booed and heckled and had to be escorted out by security. — DNC Chairwoman, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., speaks during a Florida delegation breakfast on Monday in Philadelphia …
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Roll Call:
California Delegates Boo Speakers at Convention Breakfast — Jeers for Pelosi, cheers for Sanders in ominous opening for DNC — Arizona's Kyrsten Sinema Spins Through Her Day Democrats Attack Indiana's Todd Young on Social Security Hispanic House Recruit Gets Prominent Speaking Slot at DNC
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Talking Points Memo and Washington Free Beacon
John R. Schindler / The New York Observer:
Wikileaks Dismantling of DNC Is Clear Attack by Putin on Clinton — By stepping into the middle of our Presidential race, the obvious Russian front has outed themselves — The recent Wikileaks dump of 20,000 emails belonging to the Democratic National Committee has caused political sensation and scandal on a grand scale.
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CBS News:
Poll: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump tied going into Democratic convention — In polling conducted after the Republican convention and Hillary Clinton's announcement of Tim Kaine as her running mate, the race for President nationwide remains tied. Clinton and Trump each have the support of 42 percent of voters.
Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Here are the latest, most damaging things in the DNC's leaked emails
Here are the latest, most damaging things in the DNC's leaked emails
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Meghan Keneally / ABC News:
Outgoing DNC Chair Jeered at Chaotic Pre-Convention Event
Outgoing DNC Chair Jeered at Chaotic Pre-Convention Event
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Edward-Isaac Dovere / Politico:
Inside the scramble to oust Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Inside the scramble to oust Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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Steven Nelson / Associated Press:
Fart-in, Smoke-in and Actual Crowds Come to Philly After Boring RNC Protests
Fart-in, Smoke-in and Actual Crowds Come to Philly After Boring RNC Protests
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Cameron Easley / Morning Consult:
Trump Surges Past Clinton With Post-Convention Bump
Trump Surges Past Clinton With Post-Convention Bump
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Politico, Washington Monthly and Hot Air
James Hohmann / Washington Post:
The Daily 202: With DWS ouster on eve of convention, 10 questions for the week ahead in Philadelphia
The Daily 202: With DWS ouster on eve of convention, 10 questions for the week ahead in Philadelphia
Sean Sullivan / Washington Post:
Trump is upending the free-trade debate in both parties
Trump is upending the free-trade debate in both parties
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Politico
Daniel Lippman / Politico:
BULLETIN: 2 killed, as many as 17 shot in FL nightclub …
Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Hillary Clinton has a major honesty problem, and quotes like this one aren't helping
Hillary Clinton has a major honesty problem, and quotes like this one aren't helping
Sara Jerde / Talking Points Memo:
California Delegates Boo Speakers At The Mention Of Uniting To Elect Clinton
California Delegates Boo Speakers At The Mention Of Uniting To Elect Clinton
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Scott Pelley / CBS News:
The Democratic Ticket: Clinton and Kaine
The Democratic Ticket: Clinton and Kaine
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Rebecca Savransky / The Hill:
Scarborough: ‘Malpractice’ to have Wasserman Schultz convention role
Scarborough: ‘Malpractice’ to have Wasserman Schultz convention role
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Tampa Bay Times:
Primary challenger Tim Canova to file FEC complaint against Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Primary challenger Tim Canova to file FEC complaint against Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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Charles M. Blow / New York Times:
More Damned Emails — Following last week's Republican calamity …
More Damned Emails — Following last week's Republican calamity …
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Michael Jordan / The Undefeated:
‘I can no longer stay silent’ — His statement on the shootings of African-Americans and the targeting of police officers … I grieve with the families who have lost loved ones, as I know their pain all too well. — “I was raised by parents who taught me to love and respect people regardless …
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Mike Wise / The Undefeated:
Jordan speaks out on shootings of African-Americans, police
Jordan speaks out on shootings of African-Americans, police
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The News-Press:
Two dead, up to 16 injured after teen night shooting at Fort Myers Club Blu — Marshall Bland talks about his son, Marshall Bland Jr. Andrew West/news-press.com — Two people are dead, including a 14-year-old boy, and up to 16 are injured following a deadly shooting during a teen night at Club Blu in Fort Myers.
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Chloe Herring / WINK NEWS:
Lehigh HS star among 2 dead, 18 others shot outside Fort Myers nightclub
Lehigh HS star among 2 dead, 18 others shot outside Fort Myers nightclub
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Brian McBride / ABC News:
2 Dead, Up to 16 Injured at Teen Nightclub Event in Fort Myers, Florida
2 Dead, Up to 16 Injured at Teen Nightclub Event in Fort Myers, Florida
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Erick Erickson / The Resurgent:
I Now Believe Donald Trump Is On Track to Win the Presidency — I have said repeatedly, over and over, ad nauseum that I do not believe Donald Trump will win the Presidency. Yes, it has always been possible, but it has been very, very improbable that this would happen.
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Zachary Cohen / CNN:
U.S. Navy's new $13B aircraft carrier can't fight — (CNN)The $13-billion USS Gerald R. Ford is already two years behind schedule, and the U.S. Navy's newest aircraft carrier is facing more delays after the Pentagon's top weapons tester concluded the ship is still not ready for combat despite expectations …
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Austin Ramzy / New York Times:
China Tiger Attack Kills Woman at Drive-Through Animal Park — After a woman got out of her car in a Beijing animal park and was mauled by a tiger, her mother also left the car and was killed trying to save her, the local government has said. — At least one tiger mauled the women on Saturday …