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Jeff Stein / Vox:
Mike Pence says Clinton-Kaine is an “insult-driven” campaign as Trump tweets insults — The irony wasn't lost on Hillary Clinton. — Mike Pence laughed off his opponent's accusation that he and Donald Trump are running an “insult-driven campaign” during Tuesday night's vice presidential debate.
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Ezra Klein / Vox:
Donald Trump's humiliation of Mike Pence has made tonight's VP debate very strange — What would a Mike Pence win in the debate mean? That Republicans should be filled with regret? — I have never been quite so confused as to how to interpret a vice presidential debate.
Judd Legum / ThinkProgress:
On local radio show, Eric Trump accidentally admits why his father won't release his taxes — He's off message. — Donald Trump is the first candidate in 40 years not to release his taxes. — Trump and his campaign have steadfastly insisted that Trump will release his tax returns as soon as a “routine audit” has been completed.
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Matthew Nussbaum / Politico:
The 12 most interesting moments of the VP debate — FARMVILLE, Va. — Those assuming the vice presidential debate would be a sleepy affair got a surprise Tuesday night as Mike Pence and Tim Kaine quickly locked horns in one confrontation after another on everything from criminal justice reform to Social Security privatization.
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A.J. Katz / TVNewser:
Vice Presidential TV Debate Ratings by the Numbers — Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine and Indiana Gov. Mike Pence will face off tonight from Longwood University for the sole vice presidential debate of the 2016 election. The 90-minute commercial-free debate will be moderated by CBS News correspondent …
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Tamerra Griffin / BuzzFeed:
The GOP Just Published A Bunch Of Post-Debate ~Blog Posts~ Before The Debate Started — The GOP just published a ~blog post~ ahead of tonight's vice presidential debate declaring Mike Pence the victor and Hillary Clinton the loser. — GOP — “The consensus was clear after the dust settled,” the article read.
Steven Shepard / Politico:
Insiders: Trump will sink Pence in VP debate — ‘Is it just me or are the two VP candidates infinitely more appealing than their running mates?’ said a Pennsylvania Republican. — Tim Kaine isn't Mike Pence's only opponent Tuesday night in the only debate between the vice-presidential hopefuls …
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Rick Klein / ABC News:
ANALYSIS: Pence Sidesteps Kaine's Attacks, Seeking Calmer Turn at VP Debate — A campaign that's often been about nothing was about plenty of somethings Tuesday night. — But a vice-presidential debate marred by interruptions and bitter accusations may add up to not much at all.
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New York Times:
Vice-Presidential Debate: What You Missed
Vice-Presidential Debate: What You Missed
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Robert Costa / Washington Post:
The VP debate: Kaine, Pence get into a bitter dispute over Trump's comments about undocumented Mexican immigrants
The VP debate: Kaine, Pence get into a bitter dispute over Trump's comments about undocumented Mexican immigrants
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Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
The Mike Pence vs. Tim Kaine vice-presidential debate transcript, annotated
The Mike Pence vs. Tim Kaine vice-presidential debate transcript, annotated
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Julia Jacobo / ABC News:
GOP Website Declares Mike Pence Debate Winner...Before Debate Begins
GOP Website Declares Mike Pence Debate Winner...Before Debate Begins
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Tal Kopan / CNN:
Live updates: Vice presidential debate 2016
Live updates: Vice presidential debate 2016
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ThinkProgress:
Mike Pence blames Hillary Clinton for Iraq policy created by Bush and supported by Trump
Mike Pence blames Hillary Clinton for Iraq policy created by Bush and supported by Trump
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Michael Daly / The Daily Beast:
Mike Pence Pushes Guns as Indiana Bleeds
Mike Pence Pushes Guns as Indiana Bleeds
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Nikita Vladimirov / The Hill:
Trump to live-tweet VP debate
Trump to live-tweet VP debate
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Matthew Yglesias / Vox:
Tuesday's VP debate will shed light on something incredibly important
Tuesday's VP debate will shed light on something incredibly important
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GUCCIFER 2.0:
Guccifer 2.0 Hacked Clinton Foundation — Many of you have been waiting for this, some even asked me to do it. — So, this is the moment. I hacked the Clinton Foundation server and downloaded hundreds of thousands of docs and donors' databases. — Hillary Clinton and her staff don't even bother about the information security.
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Eric Geller / Politico:
Clinton Foundation refutes new claim that hacker stole files
Clinton Foundation refutes new claim that hacker stole files
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Naomi Lim / CNN:
Bill Clinton calls Obamacare ‘the craziest thing in the world’ — Clinton said Obamacare had caused premiums to rise for Americans who did not have access to subsidies — He also touted his wife proposal to allow people without access to subsidies to buy into Medicare and Medicaid
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Daily Mail:
Bill ducks question about wife's alleged cheating and says of Trump's attacks, 'He should run …
Bill ducks question about wife's alleged cheating and says of Trump's attacks, 'He should run …
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Sarah Ferris / The Hill:
Bill Clinton slams ObamaCare: 'It's the craziest thing in the world'
Bill Clinton slams ObamaCare: 'It's the craziest thing in the world'
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Brandon Katz / Forbes:
NFL's ‘Monday Night Football’ Keeps Dropping In Ratings — There's no denying that the numerous #BoycottNFL online campaigns and fan outrage aimed at the National Anthem protests in the NFL have taken a toll in terms of viewership. Additionally, cord-cutting continues to eat into traditional TV's ratings at an alarming rate.
Darren Samuelsohn / Politico:
Pence on target on Clinton's trustworthiness in polls — among Republicans — “There's a reason why people question the trustworthiness of Hillary Clinton, and that's because they're paying attention.” — Mike Pence — It's definitely the case that a majority of adults don't put Clinton and …
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Imgur:
I had to pay $39.35 to hold my baby after he was born. — Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet.
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Nolan D. McCaskill / Politico:
Former accountant refutes Trump's tax brilliance: I did all the work — Donald Trump's former accountant challenged the Republican presidential nominee's assertion that he “brilliantly” used tax laws to avoid paying federal taxes. — “I did all the tax preparation.
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Lisa Hagen / The Hill:
Ayotte stumbles when asked if Trump is role model for children — (R-N.H.) said she would “absolutely” point to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump — as a role model for children but still declined to endorse him for president in an awkward answer to a debate question Monday night.
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Elon Website Redirect:
ELON POLL: Clinton jumps to new lead in N.C., Cooper ahead of McCrory — ELON POLL: Clinton jumps to new lead in N.C., — Cooper ahead of McCrory — The survey finds voters support making police videos public, split on whether police treat blacks worse than whites
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Andrew C. McCarthy / National Review:
Please Tell Me These FBI/DOJ ‘Side Deals’ with Clinton E-Mail Suspects Didn't Happen — FBI director Comey (left) and Attorney General Lynch (Reuters photos: Joshua Roberts, Nancy Wiechec) — The ‘side deals’ are further evidence of a highly politicized Obama Department of Justice. — J
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Jordain Carney / The Hill:
GOP senator: ‘Nobody really believes’ next president should fill Supreme Court vacancy — is knocking his party's Supreme Court strategy, arguing the opposition to taking up President Obama's nominee boils down to politics. — The Arizona Republican, who is a member of the Judiciary Committee …
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