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Philip Bump / Washington Post:
An early sign Trump is being out-organized: A big Democratic advantage in Nevada voting — This is the scene that Hillary Clinton's campaign wanted to see. … Tim Hogan, who tweeted that picture, works for the Clinton campaign. The picture shows people lined up outside a grocery store at 8:15 last night, Nevada time.
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Marc Caputo / Politico:
In Florida, early voting trends narrowly favor Clinton — In a sign of momentum for Hillary Clinton, Florida Democrats widened their lead over Republicans in casting early ballots in the nation's biggest political battleground Saturday morning as she and Donald Trump paid late-minute visits to the Sunshine State.
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Occupy Democrats
Daniella Diaz / CNN:
Early voting data in 3 key states show spike in Latino turnout — Washington (CNN)The percentage of eligible Latino voters who turn out to cast ballots typically isn't as high as other demographics, but early voting data in three key battleground states suggest that could be changing in the 2016 race.
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New York Magazine, AOL, Hullabaloo, Vox, Washington Monthly and The American Spectator
Jackie Danicki / Observer:
Dave Chappelle Defends Trump, Rips Clinton: 'She's Not Right and We All Know It' — Comedian shocks NY crowd at surprise gig by devoting much of his show to slamming the Democratic presidential nominee — Comedian Dave Chappelle has been prepping for his November 12 hosting slot …
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Law News, Gothamist, Mediaite, Independent Journal Review and Fox News Insider
Jonathan Allen / Reuters:
Clinton's charity confirms Qatar's $1 million gift while she was at State Dept — The Clinton Foundation has confirmed it accepted a $1 million gift from Qatar while Hillary Clinton was U.S. secretary of state without informing the State Department, even though she had promised …
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Paul Farhi / Washington Post:
Fox News apologizes for falsely reporting that Clinton faces indictment
Fox News apologizes for falsely reporting that Clinton faces indictment
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Blake Neff / The Daily Caller:
Podesta: Calling Chelsea ‘Not Smart’ Is An ‘Understatement’
Podesta: Calling Chelsea ‘Not Smart’ Is An ‘Understatement’
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Jessie Opoien / madison.com:
Donald Trump cancels Wisconsin rally just as Paul Ryan says he would campaign with him — JANESVILLE — For the second time in as many months, the possibility of a joint Paul Ryan-Donald Trump campaign appearance was floated and quickly yanked away. — The Republican presidential nominee earlier …
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Talking Points Memo and Politicus USA
Wall Street Journal:
National Enquirer Shielded Donald Trump From Playboy Model's Affair Allegation — Tabloid owner American Media agreed to pay $150,000 for story from 1998 Playmate of the Year, but hasn't published her account — The company that owns the National Enquirer, a backer of Donald Trump …
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Erik Larson / Bloomberg:
Democrats Lose Bid for Vote-Suppression Injunction in New Jersey — Court fight is latest battle over intimidation claims — DNC claims RNC is watching polls in violation of 1982 order — There's no evidence the Republican National Committee is engaged in efforts to intimidate voters …
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Tierney Sneed / Talking Points Memo:
BREAKING: Judge Sides With RNC In Ballot Security Consent Decree Case — The federal judge overseeing a legal case involving a decades-old consent decree limiting the Republican National Committee's involvement in so-called “ballot security” initiatives sided with the RNC Saturday.
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Oliver Darcy / Business Insider:
Jay Z repeatedly drops n-word, f-bomb during concert for Hillary Clinton — Jay Z was entirely uncensored Friday night at a concert for Hillary Clinton. — The rapper repeatedly used the n-word and dropped the f-bomb as he performed “F—WithMeYouKnowIGotIt” and his hit “Dirt off Your Shoulder” song at a Cleveland rally.
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Nolan D. McCaskill / Politico:
Trump has a problem with Jay-Z's language
Trump has a problem with Jay-Z's language
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Dan Merica / CNN:
Jay Z, Beyonce headline concert for Clinton
Jay Z, Beyonce headline concert for Clinton
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New York Times, Politico, Gothamist, The New Civil Rights Movement, The Week, ABC News, Business Insider, Hullabaloo, Mashable and Washington Free Beacon
Josh Gerstein / Politico:
Woman suing Trump over alleged teen rape drops suit, again — A woman who accused Donald Trump of raping her two decades ago when she was a 13-year-old aspiring teen model has again dropped a federal lawsuit over the alleged assaults. — The accuser, identified in the lawsuit by the pseudonym …
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Chris Geidner / BuzzFeed:
The Supreme Court Basically Told Judges To Stop Messing With Voting Laws Before The Election — WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Saturday morning indicated that it doesn't want lower courts messing with election laws before Tuesday's election. — Attempting to slow an ever-expanding map …
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Lauren Fox / Talking Points Memo:
Donald Trump Approaches The Finish Line As Unhinged As Ever — Donald Trump is coming down the final stretch with just a few final conspiracies about Hillary Clinton he hopes will push him over the edge. — With three days to go, at a rally in Tampa Saturday morning …
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CANNONFIRE
Mary Clare Jalonick / Associated Press:
Washington state elector says he won't vote for Clinton — WASHINGTON (AP) — A Democratic elector in Washington state said Friday he won't vote for Hillary Clinton even if she wins the popular vote in his state on Election Day, adding a degree of suspense when the Electoral College affirms the election results next month.
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Ryan J. Reilly / The Huffington Post:
A Guy In A Trump Shirt Carried A Gun Outside Of A Virginia Polling Place. Authorities Say That's Fine. — The incident happened in the wealthiest county in America. — Senior Justice Reporter, The Huffington Post — WASHINGTON A man wearing a Donald Trump shirt and carrying …
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Scott Adams' Blog:
Scott Adams' Blog — I had been wondering if Trump was planning some sort of special closing argument. He did not disappoint. In my opinion, his final ad is the political ad of the year, if not the best ever. Watch it here first and I'll include my thoughts below. — http://www.youtube.com/...
Daniel Dalewashington / Toronto Star:
Donald Trump: The unauthorized database of false things — The Star's Washington Bureau Chief, Daniel Dale, has been following Donald Trump's campaign for months. He has fact checked thousands of statements and found hundreds of falsehoods — The Star's Daniel Dale has been fact checking …
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Raw Story, Boing Boing and New Century Times
Anne Applebaum / Washington Post:
Trump is a threat to the West as we know it, even if he loses — They share ideas and ideology, friends and funders. They cross borders to appear at one another's rallies. They have deep contacts in Russia — they often use Russian disinformation — as well as friends in other authoritarian states.