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Associated PressApril 7, 2016

The standard line in Bernie Sanders‘ campaign speeches goes like this: “Despite what the corporate media is telling you, there is a path to the nomination.” If such a track exists, it’s far from clear what it is. Sanders is far behind Hillary Clinton in the race for delegates that will decide the nomination. He’ll […]

Associated PressApril 7, 2016

For Americans of nearly every race, gender, political persuasion and location, disdain for Donald Trump runs deep, saddling the Republican front-runner with unprecedented unpopularity as he tries to overcome recent campaign setbacks. Seven in 10 people, including close to half of Republican voters, have an unfavorable view of Trump, according to a new Associated Press-GfK […]

Associated PressApril 5, 2016

Republican Ted Cruz stormed to a commanding victory in Wisconsin Tuesday, denting front-runner Donald Trump‘s chances of capturing the GOP nomination before the party’s convention. Democrat Bernie Sanders triumphed over Hillary Clinton but still faces a mathematically difficult path to the White House. Trump’s defeat capped one of the worst periods of his campaign, a […]

Guest AuthorApril 5, 2016

If Donald Trump were standing at a urinal in a public restroom and a transgender male (who nevertheless retained the soft features of a woman) sidled up next to him, how would Mr. Trump react? Likewise, if Hillary Clinton entered a women’s restroom and noticed a husky, masculine-appearing but longhaired woman touching up her lipstick […]

Associated PressApril 5, 2016

The revelations in the Panama Papers could add to the populist outrage in the presidential race by confirming many of the fears of Bernie Sanders supporters on the left and contributing to the distrust that drives people to Donald Trump on the right. So far, the 11.5 million leaked documents have shed light mostly on […]

Peter SchorschApril 5, 2016

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Wisconsin GOP primary voters say a potential Donald Trump presidency inspires both more excitement — and more fear — than his remaining Republican rivals. That’s according to early results of exit polls conducted Tuesday for The Associated Press and television networks by Edison Research. On the Democratic side, voters are more excited about Vermont Sen. […]

Mitch PerryApril 5, 2016

A day after Tim Canova, her Democratic Party challenger announced a startling first-quarter fundraising total of $557,000, Florida CD 23 incumbent Debbie Wasserman Schultz said Tuesday that she has surpassed that figure, raising a total of $614,000. The impressive total indicates that Wasserman Schultz is aware that for the first time since winning office to […]

Associated PressApril 5, 2016

Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Bernie Sanders are angling for victories in Tuesday’s Wisconsin presidential primaries that could give their campaigns a needed boost, but still leave them with mathematically challenging paths to their parties’ nominations. While Sanders remains a force in the Democratic primary, a win over Hillary Clinton in Wisconsin would do little to significantly cut into her lead […]

Mitch PerryApril 5, 2016

On Monday night’s, “Daily Show,” host Trevor Noah asked Democratic National Committee Chairman and South Florida U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz to explain whether she really “cockblocked” U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders‘ presidential aspirations. Over the past year, the DNC chairwoman has often been criticized, especially among Sanders supporters who think she has supported Hillary Clinton all […]

Diane RobertsApril 4, 2016

It’s springtime! And idiocy is in full Florida bloom. The state Supreme Court just ruled that a disingenuous and dissembling solar energy initiative is good to go on this November’s ballot. The proposed amendment, “masquerading as pro-solar” (in the words of dissenting justice Barbara Pariente), is sponsored by utility companies. Yes, utility companies, those nice […]

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Pollsters find that both of Florida's hot-button constitutional amendments in 2024 are falling short. Image via WFSU.

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AP Poll: Americans overwhelmingly view Donald Trump negatively

Ted Cruz, Bernie Sanders emerge victorious in Wisconsin primaries

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Panama Papers could add to outrage in presidential race

Exit poll: Wisconsin GOP voters excited, scared about Donald Trump

Debbie Wasserman Schultz raises $614,000 in 1st quarter in re-election bid

Ted Cruz, Bernie Sanders angle for wins in Wisconsin primaries

On “Daily Show,” Debbie Wasserman Schultz denies she’s “cockblocking” Bernie Sanders

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