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Back in Washington, Clinton, Trump work toward party unity
The presidential race shifted to the nation's capital Friday, with Democrats executing a carefully orchestrated plan to unify their party around presumptive nominee Hillary Clinton. Her likely general election rival, Donald Trump, continued his months-long effort to win over the Republican base, with events wooing top donors and evangelical voters.
Obama endorses Hillary Clinton for president
"I don't think there's ever been someone so qualified to hold this office," said Obama in a video posted on Clinton's Facebook page. "I'm with her.
Clinton vows to prioritize abortion rights if elected
Preserving the right to seek and obtain an abortion will remain a key component of Hillary Clinton's presidential bid, the presumptive Democratic nominee said Friday. Speaking to the political arm of the national reproductive health and advocacy organization Planned Parenthood, Clinton placed herself in stark contrast to her Republican rival Donald Trump, whom she portrayed as a sexist enemy of women's rights.
GOP insiders pressure Trump to steer clear of controversy
Weary Republicans are looking for assurances that Donald Trump can maintain the discipline needed to stay on message as he prepares for a bruising general election run-up against Hillary Clinton. Trump's conciliatory, teleprompter-guided victory speech Tuesday appeared to stave off- at least for the time being - a near-revolt over his racially divisive attacks against the American-born judge of Mexican heritage hearing the case against his now-defunct Trump University.
Donald Trump’s ‘Pocahontas’ attack on Elizabeth Warren …
It was a bad time for Sen. Cory Gardner to be caught in an elevator with a reporter. Donald Trump had just referred to Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts as "Pocahontas" - again - and the Republican freshman from Colorado was struggling to figure out how to respond.
Romney says Trump will change America with ‘trickle-down racism’
Mitt Romney suggested Friday that Donald Trump's election could legitimize racism and misogyny, ushering in a change in the moral fabric of American society. The 2012 Republican nominee, who has openly opposed Trump's candidacy, went further than he has before in outlining to CNN's Wolf Blitzer how the country's character would suffer in a Trump White House.
Rabbi Michael Lerner rips Trump, predicts Clinton presidency in fiery speech at Ali funeral
Rabbi Michael Lerner, who supported Muhammad Ali in his opposition to the Vietnam War, drew multiple standing ovations on Friday as he spoke at the legendary boxer's funeral. "We will not tolerate politicians or anyone else putting down Muslims and blaming Muslims for a few people," said Lerner, in a thinly-veiled criticism of Republican Donald Trump, who has openly called for a ban on Muslim immigration into the US.
Trump sticks to teleprompter as he tries to rebound from bipartisan criticism
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump delivers a foreign policy speech at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, US April 27, 2016. U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump offered a message of ethnic harmony on Friday at a Christian evangelical conference as he sought to calm concern about his criticism of a Mexican-American judge.
Is Google in Cahoots With Clinton Campaign? Doubtful, but Question Persists
Register to become a member today. You'll get the essential information you need to do your job better, including Nearly six weeks after Facebook was accused of hiding conservative content from its users, Google is facing allegations that it's favoring presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton over Republican candidates.
The Latest: Billy Crystal jokes lighten mood at Ali memorial
Ali's funeral procession is scheduled to pass by the house later in the day. . Television reporter Mario Diaz of New York does a report as a car is towed away to clear the street in front of the boyhood home of Muhammad Ali Friday, June 10, 2016, in Louisville, Ky.
Hillary Clinton, Now Endorsed by Elizabeth Warren, Goes to Bat For Abortion Rights
Elizabeth Warren endorsing Hillary Clinton on The Rachel Maddow Show. Sorry, have you been creeping on my vision board or...? That's a headline I never thought I'd type outside of my own dreams.
GOP brass chimes in on need for Trump to pick experienced VP
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said he has narrowed the list of potential vice presidential picks to four or five people with Washington experience, something two top Republicans say he needs in order to balance the ticket. House Speaker Paul Ryan , R-Wis., said in a radio interview with conservative pundit Hugh Hewitt Thursday that Trump needs a running mate who can both solidify the ticket and also more clearly define and articulate the policies Trump will enact if elected.
Why the GOP Convention Is Looking Like A Game Of Thrones Wedding
At The Resurgent, Erick Erickson has this bit of insight on the impact of Donald Trump's erratic, bizarre and out-of-control behavior: GOP delegates Republicans who thought Trump could be controlled and reasoned with are finally starting to see the Trump that those of us who are against him have seen. The creep factor is intensifying as more Howard Stern stories come out.
Rubio Still Believes Trump Can’t Be Trusted With Nuclear Codes
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio said his opinions have not changed since he said he believed presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump could not be trusted with America's nuclear launch codes. "I stand by everything I said during the campaign," Rubio said during a Weekly Standard interview.
‘Morning Joe’: Trump Judge Comments Made Numbers Plummet
The ongoing controversy over Donald Trump's comments about the judge in the lawsuit against his namesake university is "taking a toll" on his national numbers, and the six points he lost were "self-inflicted," MSNBC's Joe Scarborough said Friday morning. "That's the loss before the bump of Bernie [Sanders] meeting with [President Barack] Obama and Obama endorsing Hillary [Clinton], and the Democrats coming together," Scarborough noted on his "Morning Joe" program.
Bern out: Sanders to call off campaign next week after Obama’s Hillary endorsement?
Hillary Clinton received a big boost to her White House ambitions after top Democrats led by President Barack Obama endorsed her amidst a latest opinion poll showing America's first woman presidential candidate ahead of her Republican rival Donald Trump. Soon after Obama endorsed former secretary of state Clinton, the Clinton Campaign said they would canvass together in Wisconsin on June 15. Obama's announcement came moments after he met Clinton's rival Bernie Sanders at the White House.
Warren, Clinton to meet after endorsement
Elizabeth Warren and Hillary Clinton are set to meet Friday, a day after the Massachusetts senator endorsed the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and called on Democrats to unite behind her. A source confirmed to CNN the two were slated to meet on Friday.
Biden, Warren and Obama Pile on Trump
Storm clouds are gathering around Donald Trump as he heads into the general-election campaign, with Democrats coming together and launching ever more withering attacks on the Republican presidential candidate, testing his patience, endurance and temper. Top Democrats are piling on the presumptive GOP nominee now that Hillary Clinton has clinched the Democratic nomination by winning four of six nominating contests this week, including the major states of California and New Jersey.
Baraka Obama backs Hillary Clinton’s bid to succeed him
President Barack Obama has officially endorsed Hillary Clinton's bid to succeed him and urged Democrats to line up behind his former secretary of state. It was all part of a carefully orchestrated pressure campaign aimed at easing her rival Bernie Sanders towards the exit and turning fully to the fight against Republican Donald Trump.