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Voters wait to cast their ballot in the Indiana Primary at the Hamilton Co. Auto Auction, Tuesday, May 3, 2016, in Noblesville, Ind.
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Trump ratchets up – rigged election’ claims, which Pence downplays
Donald Trump and his surrogates amplified their argument over the weekend that the election is "rigged," leaving the Republican nominee more isolated as top members of the GOP - including his own running mate - declared their faith in the political system. "The election is absolutely being rigged by the dishonest and distorted media pushing Crooked Hillary - but also at many polling places - SAD" But Trump's own vice presidential nominee, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, disagreed during an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press," saying he will accept the Election Day results.
The Latest: Trump calls GOP leaders ‘naive’ on voter fraud
Donald Trump is calling Republican leaders "naive" for dismissing his claims of a rigged election and urging his supporters to "come together and win this election." There is no evidence voter fraud is a widespread problem in the United States.
Two federal unions cling to Trump, despite everything
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump listens as Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton answers a question from the audience during their presidential town hall debate at Washington University in St. Louis on October 9. REUTERS/Rick Wilking Donald Trump, having disgraced the Republican Party, polluted the presidential campaign, shamed and embarrassed the nation, now wants to bring those talents to the federal government. If his racist, misogynistic, narcissistic campaign does win, two unions representing thousands of federal law enforcement officers will have been accomplices.
Why it Matters: Abortion
THE ISSUE: Persistent Republican-led efforts to restrict access to abortion and to curb government funding for Planned Parenthood have been hotly debated in Washington and in states, and will be shaped in some way by the next president. Democrat Hillary Clinton supports access to abortion and is an outspoken defender of Planned Parenthood, which is the largest provider of abortions in the U.S. and also offers other health services.
GOP strategists: Clinton has grip on electoral votes needed
With roughly three weeks to Election Day, Republican strategists nationwide publicly concede Hillary Clinton has a firm grip on the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House - and may be on her way to an even more decisive victory over Donald Trump. "He is on track to totally and completely melting down," said Republican pollster Whit Ayres, who is advising Florida Sen. Marco Rubio's re-election campaign.
GOP strategists: Clinton is in good shape with 3 weeks left
With roughly three weeks to Election Day, Republican strategists nationwide publicly concede Hillary Clinton has a firm grip on the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House - and may be on her way to an even more decisive victory over Donald Trump. "He is on track to totally and completely melting down," said Republican pollster Whit Ayers, who is advising Florida Sen. Marco Rubio's re-election campaign.
Pence: ‘We Will Absolutely Accept The Result Of The Election’
Donald Trump has been raising doubts about the integrity of the election for months, but his running mate and other GOP leaders are taking a more cautious tone. "We will absolutely accept the result of the election," Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence said on NBC's Meet The Press Sunday.
Trump Ratchets Up a Rigged Election Claims, Which Pence Downplays
Donald Trump on Sunday sought to sow doubt about the legitimacy of a presidential election he called "rigged," claiming - without evidence - that the firebombing of a local GOP office in North Carolina was perpetrated by supporters of Hillary Clinton. That as Trump's running mate, Mike Pence, downplayed the "rigged election" charges.
Donald Trump Won’t Stop Attacking Paul Ryan
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump continued his feud with House Speaker Paul Ryan on Sunday, after Ryan distanced himself from Trump in response to the bombshell recording of Trump boasting about sexual assault. In a series of tweets, Trump called Ryan "a man who doesn't know how to win," referring to his loss in 2012, when he was the GOP's vice presidential nominee, and said that the House speaker "does zilch" to help him defeat Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton .
Donald Trump’s Vice Presidential pick Mike Pence believes Russia hacked Democrats
Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence says evidence implicates Russia in recent email hacks tied to the US election, contradicting his running mate, Donald Trump, who cast doubt on Russia's involvement. As Trump continued to fight his running mate on key issues a new poll revealed Hillary Clinton has more than doubled her lead in Virginia.
Trump Says Polling-Place Cheating Leading to – Rigged’ Election
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his surrogates amplified their rhetoric on the racially charged issue of voting fraud, accusing Democrats of systematic cheating that could throw the election to Hillary Clinton. Trump said in a Twitter message Sunday that the Nov. 8 election is "absolutely being rigged" at polling places and through media coverage.
The Latest: Hacked emails show Clinton camp talks on AIDS
Hacked emails released Sunday by WikiLeaks show Hillary Clinton 's aides fretting over how to respond to backlash from the LGBT community after Clinton lauded Nancy Reagan for starting a "national conversation" about AIDS in the 1980s. Clinton immediately tweeted an apology after her initial remarks last March.
Mike Pence talks Trump’s treatment of accusers
Of Trump's lewd 2005 remarks about women and the following allegations of assault, Pence said in a "Face the Nation," interview, "I spoke out in my concern about the 11-year-old video that came forward. He went before the American people and said that he apologized to his family and he apologized to the people of this country and said he was embarrassed about what he'd said 11 years ago."
Pelosi Says Election Could Give Democrats Control of U.S. House
U.S. House minority leader Nancy Pelosi said she thinks her party could win control of the chamber in the Nov. 8 elections. "I believe that we would if the election were held today," Pelosi, a California Democrat, said Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union" program.
Insider Candidates Flounder in Anti-Establishment Wave
It shouldn't come as a surprise, but being a Washington insider isn't something that candidates brag about. At a time when voters in both parties are sick of the status quo, trading on one's influence is a huge political problem.
Tsongas center
Such was the case Thursday night, when a host of the city's top political, cultural and educational leaders celebrated a key milestone in the life of the Tsongas Industrial History Center, which grew out of the Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell School Department and UMass Lowell "partnership" 25 years ago. Reminiscing at the anniversary event, City Councilor William Samaras paid tribute to two men in launching the center: the late U.S. Sen. Paul Tsongas and the late school Superintendent Patrick Mogan.
Trump’s latest unfounded charge has Clinton on drugs
Donald Trump's latest unsubstantiated salvo against rival Hillary Clinton charges she might have been on drugs during their last debate and challenges her to join him in undergoing a pre-debate drug test ahead of their third and final clash. The unfounded claim that the Democratic nominee needed pharmaceutical help took some attention away from whether voters would believe the women who claim that Trump sexually assaulted them or instead accept the Republican's flat denials.
Donald Trump: US election rigged, and Hillary Clinton should take drugs test
Donald Trump has claimed the US presidential contest is rigged against him, vowed to jail his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton if he is elected and also suggested she was on drugs during their last debate. Donald Trump has claimed the US presidential contest is rigged against him, vowed to jail his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton if he is elected and also suggested she was on drugs during their last debate.
Trump’s scorched-earth campaign could affect more than the election
As he fell further behind in polls and battled allegations of sexual misconduct in recent days, Donald Trump moved to darker corners. He sketched out conspiracies involving global bankers, casually threatened to jail his political opponent, and warned in increasingly specific terms that a loss by him would spell the end of civilization.