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| Ted Cruz backs Senate inaction over Merrick Garland – politics live | Ted Cruz backs Senate inaction over Merrick Garland – politics live |
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| Today in #Campaign2016 | |
| Scott Bixby | |
| March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb - and so, too, did today’s political news. Beginning with the aftermath analysis of 2 Super 2 Tuesday, fallout from the suspension of Florida senator Marco Rubio’s presidential campaign and Barack Obama’s nomination of Merrick Garland to fill the current vacancy on the supreme court, Wednesday started as a banner day in this tempestuous campaign season. | |
| Now that things have settled down a bit, let’s look back at some of the biggest political news of the day: | |
| That’s it for today in politics - check in again tomorrow, the day after that and every day from now until election day for minute-by-minute coverage of democracy in action. | |
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| Lili Loofbourow | Lili Loofbourow |
| The fourth season of House of Cards is still fun, but the grim, satisfying resonance with the present is gone in the age of Donald Trump. Did the show’s cynical view of politics contribute to making its own commentary obsolete? | The fourth season of House of Cards is still fun, but the grim, satisfying resonance with the present is gone in the age of Donald Trump. Did the show’s cynical view of politics contribute to making its own commentary obsolete? |
| Netflix’s House of Cards made its name by shocking and thrilling viewers with its political chiaroscuro and seductive cynicism. The show’s gorgeous cinematography emphasized Washington’s clean lines and sharp edges. The only dirtiness was Frank Underwood’s, and his filth was philosophical. He’s a pseudo-Shakespearean devil, a cunning exploiter of defects. The only character more compelling than Frank is his wife – Robin Wright’s magnificent turn as Claire Underwood exposed the metastasizing ambitions of a political partnership, and her riveting trajectory resonated with real events. Through Claire, the show implicitly theorized the bitter and intoxicating vertigo of being – and becoming – Hillary Clinton, the brilliant ally and eventual political equal of a sweet-talkin’, power-hungry southern man. | Netflix’s House of Cards made its name by shocking and thrilling viewers with its political chiaroscuro and seductive cynicism. The show’s gorgeous cinematography emphasized Washington’s clean lines and sharp edges. The only dirtiness was Frank Underwood’s, and his filth was philosophical. He’s a pseudo-Shakespearean devil, a cunning exploiter of defects. The only character more compelling than Frank is his wife – Robin Wright’s magnificent turn as Claire Underwood exposed the metastasizing ambitions of a political partnership, and her riveting trajectory resonated with real events. Through Claire, the show implicitly theorized the bitter and intoxicating vertigo of being – and becoming – Hillary Clinton, the brilliant ally and eventual political equal of a sweet-talkin’, power-hungry southern man. |
| That’s all to say that House of Cards was fun and dark, but also – and this is the key term – it was relevant. It no longer is. | That’s all to say that House of Cards was fun and dark, but also – and this is the key term – it was relevant. It no longer is. |
| Related: How the reality of Trump's America outpaced House of Cards | Related: How the reality of Trump's America outpaced House of Cards |
| 1.31am GMT | 1.31am GMT |
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| Amber Jamieson | Amber Jamieson |
| So far, the road to the 2016 presidential election has been more like a terrifying parade of insults, fights and even featured the occasional white supremacist. It’s been an unpredictable campaign season; Donald Trump is looking increasingly more likely to be the Republican nominee, establishment candidates like Jeb Bush dropped out early and despite her best efforts, Hillary Clinton still hasn’t locked in her place on the ballot. It’s no surprise we’re gripped with election anxiety. | So far, the road to the 2016 presidential election has been more like a terrifying parade of insults, fights and even featured the occasional white supremacist. It’s been an unpredictable campaign season; Donald Trump is looking increasingly more likely to be the Republican nominee, establishment candidates like Jeb Bush dropped out early and despite her best efforts, Hillary Clinton still hasn’t locked in her place on the ballot. It’s no surprise we’re gripped with election anxiety. |
| Maybe you’re fearful of a president who flip-flops or one who’ll take away your healthcare. Maybe you’re passionate about Bernie Sanders’ political revolution and worried it won’t happen. Perhaps you had been gripped by #Rubiomentum only to see his strong head of hair bow out last night. There are still seven and a half months to go. | Maybe you’re fearful of a president who flip-flops or one who’ll take away your healthcare. Maybe you’re passionate about Bernie Sanders’ political revolution and worried it won’t happen. Perhaps you had been gripped by #Rubiomentum only to see his strong head of hair bow out last night. There are still seven and a half months to go. |
| We asked a psychoanalyst, a cultural theorist and a meditation expert for their tips on how to navigate your election anxiety (things we haven’t included but go without saying: go for a walk, cuddle a baby, sip some whiskey). | We asked a psychoanalyst, a cultural theorist and a meditation expert for their tips on how to navigate your election anxiety (things we haven’t included but go without saying: go for a walk, cuddle a baby, sip some whiskey). |
| Related: How to cope with anxiety caused by Donald Trump: experts lend advice | Related: How to cope with anxiety caused by Donald Trump: experts lend advice |
| 1.10am GMT | 1.10am GMT |
| 01:10 | 01:10 |
| Scott Bixby | Scott Bixby |
| An editorial written under Donald Trump’s name appears to have heavily plagiarized a similar editorial written under the name of former presidential candidate Ben Carson, according to the Daily Caller. | An editorial written under Donald Trump’s name appears to have heavily plagiarized a similar editorial written under the name of former presidential candidate Ben Carson, according to the Daily Caller. |
| Carson’s editorial was published in the Marianas Variety, a newspaper in the Northern Mariana Islands, on February 26. Trump’s editorial was published in the Pacific Daily News, a newspaper in Guam, 12 days later. | Carson’s editorial was published in the Marianas Variety, a newspaper in the Northern Mariana Islands, on February 26. Trump’s editorial was published in the Pacific Daily News, a newspaper in Guam, 12 days later. |
| Both pieces, written on the topic of territories and commonwealths of the United States, feature extensive passages that are identical word-for-word: | Both pieces, written on the topic of territories and commonwealths of the United States, feature extensive passages that are identical word-for-word: |
| From Carson’s piece: | From Carson’s piece: |
| “Medical care in the American territories and commonwealths has historically lagged far behind the continental states, and Obamacare has only made the situation worse. Good health is an essential part of a thriving society and economy, and citizens of the territories and commonwealths deserve policies that work. More must be done to fix the broken healthcare systems.” | “Medical care in the American territories and commonwealths has historically lagged far behind the continental states, and Obamacare has only made the situation worse. Good health is an essential part of a thriving society and economy, and citizens of the territories and commonwealths deserve policies that work. More must be done to fix the broken healthcare systems.” |
| From Trump’s piece: | From Trump’s piece: |
| “Medical care in the American territories and commonwealths has historically lagged far behind the continental states, and Obamacare has only made the situation worse. Good health is an essential part of a thriving society and economy, and citizens of the territories and commonwealths deserve policies that work.” | “Medical care in the American territories and commonwealths has historically lagged far behind the continental states, and Obamacare has only made the situation worse. Good health is an essential part of a thriving society and economy, and citizens of the territories and commonwealths deserve policies that work.” |
| The relationship between Trump and Carson, who endorsed the billionaire Republican frontrunner on March 11, has been increasingly complicated following the suspension of Carson’s campaign. The retired pediatric neurosurgeon has admitted in interviews that he preferred other candidates but had been promised a position in Trump’s administration in exchange for his support. | The relationship between Trump and Carson, who endorsed the billionaire Republican frontrunner on March 11, has been increasingly complicated following the suspension of Carson’s campaign. The retired pediatric neurosurgeon has admitted in interviews that he preferred other candidates but had been promised a position in Trump’s administration in exchange for his support. |
| 12.40am GMT | 12.40am GMT |
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| David Smith | David Smith |
| Chicago was just the beginning. Millions of Americans are ready to form a grassroots movement against Donald Trump, activists say, determined to challenge the politics of prejudice and show there is now more at stake than the White House. | Chicago was just the beginning. Millions of Americans are ready to form a grassroots movement against Donald Trump, activists say, determined to challenge the politics of prejudice and show there is now more at stake than the White House. |
| “There was a deer in the headlights quality in the country at the rise of Donald Trump over the past year,” said Ben Wikler, Washington director of the civil society group MoveOn.org. “That’s now over.” | “There was a deer in the headlights quality in the country at the rise of Donald Trump over the past year,” said Ben Wikler, Washington director of the civil society group MoveOn.org. “That’s now over.” |
| An election campaign that has transgressed the normal boundaries of party politics demands a commensurate response in the eyes of many. Even as the Republican party flounders and the media remains transfixed, there are signs that activists, students and ordinary citizens are ready to mobilise against Trump, whowon another series of states in the Republican primaries on Tuesday. | An election campaign that has transgressed the normal boundaries of party politics demands a commensurate response in the eyes of many. Even as the Republican party flounders and the media remains transfixed, there are signs that activists, students and ordinary citizens are ready to mobilise against Trump, whowon another series of states in the Republican primaries on Tuesday. |
| Wikler continued: “It’s rapidly coalescing. The conversations are starting within movements and between movements across the country. People are having conversations about how they can connect. What’s clear is that there is an incredible hunger to push back against hate.” | Wikler continued: “It’s rapidly coalescing. The conversations are starting within movements and between movements across the country. People are having conversations about how they can connect. What’s clear is that there is an incredible hunger to push back against hate.” |
| Related: Anti-Trump movement grows in urgency to 'push back against hate' | Related: Anti-Trump movement grows in urgency to 'push back against hate' |
| 12.14am GMT | 12.14am GMT |
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| Oklahoma senator Jim Inhofe has announced his support for Ohio governor John Kasich’s presidential campaign this evening, calling the governor “my guy.” | Oklahoma senator Jim Inhofe has announced his support for Ohio governor John Kasich’s presidential campaign this evening, calling the governor “my guy.” |
| I served with John in Congress when he successfully spearheaded the effort to balance the federal budget and, as a member of the Armed Services Committee, helped President Reagan enact his national security agenda,” Inhofe said. | I served with John in Congress when he successfully spearheaded the effort to balance the federal budget and, as a member of the Armed Services Committee, helped President Reagan enact his national security agenda,” Inhofe said. |
| “During this time, I also attended a weekly Bible study with him for eight years. You learn a lot about a person when you attend a Bible study together, so I can tell you personally that he is a man of his word. When he talked, people listened. Now the country is listening to his message of optimism and results. That’s refreshing. I’m proud to stand by his side as we spread this message to voters in the weeks ahead.” | “During this time, I also attended a weekly Bible study with him for eight years. You learn a lot about a person when you attend a Bible study together, so I can tell you personally that he is a man of his word. When he talked, people listened. Now the country is listening to his message of optimism and results. That’s refreshing. I’m proud to stand by his side as we spread this message to voters in the weeks ahead.” |
| “It is an incredible honor to receive the support of my friend and former colleague, Senator Jim Inhofe,” said Kasich in the release. “Jim is a role model to several generations of conservatives, and I trust his expertise and judgment implicitly. He knows Oklahoma voters better than just about anyone, so it’s a major win to have him in our corner going forward.” | “It is an incredible honor to receive the support of my friend and former colleague, Senator Jim Inhofe,” said Kasich in the release. “Jim is a role model to several generations of conservatives, and I trust his expertise and judgment implicitly. He knows Oklahoma voters better than just about anyone, so it’s a major win to have him in our corner going forward.” |
| 11.46pm GMT | 11.46pm GMT |
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| Scott Lemieux | Scott Lemieux |
| Barack Obama’s pick for the supreme court is unlikely to be approved, writes Scott Lemieux. But the political beating he’ll receive will make Republicans look bad – and that’s the point. | Barack Obama’s pick for the supreme court is unlikely to be approved, writes Scott Lemieux. But the political beating he’ll receive will make Republicans look bad – and that’s the point. |
| In ordinary times, you would expect a president like Barack Obama to nominate a young, liberal judge for the US supreme court. But these aren’t ordinary times. On Wednesday, Obama announced his pick: Merrick Garland. The 63-year-old Chief Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals is older than many expected the nominee to be – and more moderate. In other political circumstances, the choice of Garland would be unusual. But these are not ordinary times. | In ordinary times, you would expect a president like Barack Obama to nominate a young, liberal judge for the US supreme court. But these aren’t ordinary times. On Wednesday, Obama announced his pick: Merrick Garland. The 63-year-old Chief Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals is older than many expected the nominee to be – and more moderate. In other political circumstances, the choice of Garland would be unusual. But these are not ordinary times. |
| The pick would be unusual in that Garland is more moderate than Obama’s two previous supreme court nominees, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor. While not a conservative, he does have a conservative streak on some issues, most notably the civil liberties of criminal defendants. As Obama observed more than once when announcing Garland’s nomination, the judge’s moderation earned him significant bipartisan support for his confirmation in the US Senate. Had Garland been nominated in 2007, liberal groups would be up in arms. | The pick would be unusual in that Garland is more moderate than Obama’s two previous supreme court nominees, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor. While not a conservative, he does have a conservative streak on some issues, most notably the civil liberties of criminal defendants. As Obama observed more than once when announcing Garland’s nomination, the judge’s moderation earned him significant bipartisan support for his confirmation in the US Senate. Had Garland been nominated in 2007, liberal groups would be up in arms. |
| But it’s not 2007. Senate Republicans have made it clear that they will not hold hearings, let alone a vote, on any Obama replacement for Scalia. Given the stakes – even if he is more moderate than Kagan or Sotomayor, Garland would still be the first Democratic nominee to be the median vote on the court since early in the Nixon administration and would move the court to the left – they have no reason to back off before the election. | But it’s not 2007. Senate Republicans have made it clear that they will not hold hearings, let alone a vote, on any Obama replacement for Scalia. Given the stakes – even if he is more moderate than Kagan or Sotomayor, Garland would still be the first Democratic nominee to be the median vote on the court since early in the Nixon administration and would move the court to the left – they have no reason to back off before the election. |
| Related: Merrick Garland, the piñata nominee | Scott Lemieux | Related: Merrick Garland, the piñata nominee | Scott Lemieux |
| 11.13pm GMT | 11.13pm GMT |
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| Five deputies with the Cumberland County sheriff’s office in Fayetteville, North Carolina, have been disciplined after they witnessed an assault against an anti-Donald Trump protestor and restrained the protestor, rather than his assailant. | Five deputies with the Cumberland County sheriff’s office in Fayetteville, North Carolina, have been disciplined after they witnessed an assault against an anti-Donald Trump protestor and restrained the protestor, rather than his assailant. |
| In a statement to local news station WRAL, Sheriff Earl Butler said that the deputies in question faced disciplinary measures for “unsatisfactory performance and failing to discharge the duties and policies of the office of the sheriff.” | In a statement to local news station WRAL, Sheriff Earl Butler said that the deputies in question faced disciplinary measures for “unsatisfactory performance and failing to discharge the duties and policies of the office of the sheriff.” |
| “The actions of the deputies and their failures to act in situations such as that which occurred during the Trump rally at the Crown Coliseum have never been and will never be tolerated under the policies of this office,” Butler said. | “The actions of the deputies and their failures to act in situations such as that which occurred during the Trump rally at the Crown Coliseum have never been and will never be tolerated under the policies of this office,” Butler said. |
| Two deputies were suspended without pay for three days, while three more were demoted and suspended without pay for five days. All five of the deputies were placed on a one-year probation. | Two deputies were suspended without pay for three days, while three more were demoted and suspended without pay for five days. All five of the deputies were placed on a one-year probation. |
| At the rally on March 9, Rakeem Jones was punched in the face by a Trump supporter – after which uniformed sheriff’s deputies tackled and detained Jones. Charges have since been filed against his assailant. | At the rally on March 9, Rakeem Jones was punched in the face by a Trump supporter – after which uniformed sheriff’s deputies tackled and detained Jones. Charges have since been filed against his assailant. |
| 10.53pm GMT | 10.53pm GMT |
| 22:53 | 22:53 |
| Obama's address to Cuban people will highlight historic visit | Obama's address to Cuban people will highlight historic visit |
| Dan Roberts | Dan Roberts |
| Barack Obama will make an historic address to the Cuban people, calling for more freedom but stressing that the US is no longer seeking regime change on the island, according to the White House. | Barack Obama will make an historic address to the Cuban people, calling for more freedom but stressing that the US is no longer seeking regime change on the island, according to the White House. |
| This first speech on Cuban soil by a US president in almost 90 years will be the highlight of a three-day trip that also includes a bilateral summit with Raúl Castro, a joint news conference, a private meeting with dissidents, a baseball game and a moment to pay homage to the Catholic church for helping broker talks that led to the opening of relations in September. | This first speech on Cuban soil by a US president in almost 90 years will be the highlight of a three-day trip that also includes a bilateral summit with Raúl Castro, a joint news conference, a private meeting with dissidents, a baseball game and a moment to pay homage to the Catholic church for helping broker talks that led to the opening of relations in September. |
| Obama, who will travel with his wife Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha, will be the first US president to visit Havana since Calvin Coolidge in 1928. | Obama, who will travel with his wife Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha, will be the first US president to visit Havana since Calvin Coolidge in 1928. |
| Related: Obama's address to Cuban people will be highlight of historic visit | Related: Obama's address to Cuban people will be highlight of historic visit |
| 10.21pm GMT | 10.21pm GMT |
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| Ellen Brait | Ellen Brait |
| Scandal is about to get even more dramatic - with the addition of a character inspired by Donald Trump. | Scandal is about to get even more dramatic - with the addition of a character inspired by Donald Trump. |
| During a panel on Tuesday night at PaleyFest at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, the cast revealed the existence of the character in this week’s episode, which they screened for an audience. The character will be entering the show’s ongoing presidential race. | During a panel on Tuesday night at PaleyFest at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, the cast revealed the existence of the character in this week’s episode, which they screened for an audience. The character will be entering the show’s ongoing presidential race. |
| “There will be a candidate who will emerge who has many qualities that Mr Trump has. How could we resist that?” Tony Goldwyn, who plays President Fitz Grant, said during an interview with Variety. “Except I guarantee you there’s no way he will be as outrageous as Trump is.” | “There will be a candidate who will emerge who has many qualities that Mr Trump has. How could we resist that?” Tony Goldwyn, who plays President Fitz Grant, said during an interview with Variety. “Except I guarantee you there’s no way he will be as outrageous as Trump is.” |
| Kerry Washington, who plays crisis manager Olivia Pope, joked: “You think the debates you’ve seen in the real world are fun!” | Kerry Washington, who plays crisis manager Olivia Pope, joked: “You think the debates you’ve seen in the real world are fun!” |
| Related: Scandal: Donald Trump-inspired character added to show | Related: Scandal: Donald Trump-inspired character added to show |
| 10.10pm GMT | 10.10pm GMT |
| 22:10 | 22:10 |
| Video: Michelle Obama says that there’s no way she’d run for president | Video: Michelle Obama says that there’s no way she’d run for president |
| 9.41pm GMT | 9.41pm GMT |
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| Scott Bixby | Scott Bixby |
| With its eyes on the upcoming winner-take-all Republican primary in Arizona, the campaign of Texas senator Ted Cruz has announced a high-profile endorsement in the Grand Canyon State: Congressman David Schweikert, a Tea Party darling who represents parts of Phoenix and Scottsdale. | With its eyes on the upcoming winner-take-all Republican primary in Arizona, the campaign of Texas senator Ted Cruz has announced a high-profile endorsement in the Grand Canyon State: Congressman David Schweikert, a Tea Party darling who represents parts of Phoenix and Scottsdale. |
| “My top priority in Congress has always been to do what the Washington insiders simply refuse to do, and that is to reduce the size and cost of government and save our nation from the crushing debt that the Washington politicians have placed on the backs of each and every citizen of our nation,” Schweikert said in a statement released by the campaign. | “My top priority in Congress has always been to do what the Washington insiders simply refuse to do, and that is to reduce the size and cost of government and save our nation from the crushing debt that the Washington politicians have placed on the backs of each and every citizen of our nation,” Schweikert said in a statement released by the campaign. |
| “Throughout the never ending battles to do this, Ted Cruz has always been a principled leader fighting to do the very same thing,” Schweikert said. “With a federal debt that is quickly approaching an unfathomable $20 trillion, our country’s future economic growth and prosperity are in grave danger unless we elect a principled conservative who is truly committed to stopping the out of control spending and borrowing that has led us to where we are today.” | “Throughout the never ending battles to do this, Ted Cruz has always been a principled leader fighting to do the very same thing,” Schweikert said. “With a federal debt that is quickly approaching an unfathomable $20 trillion, our country’s future economic growth and prosperity are in grave danger unless we elect a principled conservative who is truly committed to stopping the out of control spending and borrowing that has led us to where we are today.” |
| “It’s clear that Ted is the conservative leader that we need as our next president, and my wife Joyce and I are proud to give him our strongest endorsement. In the upcoming Arizona presidential preference primary, Ted is the clear choice for voters who want a conservative president who is truly committed to fixing the mess in Washington,” Schweikert concluded. | “It’s clear that Ted is the conservative leader that we need as our next president, and my wife Joyce and I are proud to give him our strongest endorsement. In the upcoming Arizona presidential preference primary, Ted is the clear choice for voters who want a conservative president who is truly committed to fixing the mess in Washington,” Schweikert concluded. |
| “I am thrilled to have such a passionate fighter for liberty on our team,” Cruz said in the same statement. “David has spent his time in Congress fighting against the Washington Cartel and protecting the interests of the American people. He has worked to rein in Obama’s lawlessness, repeal Obamacare, and stop the President’s illegal executive amnesty. David is a strong addition to our team and I am thankful for his leadership fighting on issues that are most important to conservatives.” | “I am thrilled to have such a passionate fighter for liberty on our team,” Cruz said in the same statement. “David has spent his time in Congress fighting against the Washington Cartel and protecting the interests of the American people. He has worked to rein in Obama’s lawlessness, repeal Obamacare, and stop the President’s illegal executive amnesty. David is a strong addition to our team and I am thankful for his leadership fighting on issues that are most important to conservatives.” |
| Donald Trump, whose strong rhetoric on immigration will likely strike a cord in the border state, has won the endorsements of Jan Brewer, the popular former governor who bore the brunt of nationwide criticism after she signed a controversial bill requiring immigrants to carry documents proving their legal status, as well as that of Joe Arpaio, “America’s Toughest Sheriff,” whose stances on undocumented immigrants have made him a celebrity in the state. | Donald Trump, whose strong rhetoric on immigration will likely strike a cord in the border state, has won the endorsements of Jan Brewer, the popular former governor who bore the brunt of nationwide criticism after she signed a controversial bill requiring immigrants to carry documents proving their legal status, as well as that of Joe Arpaio, “America’s Toughest Sheriff,” whose stances on undocumented immigrants have made him a celebrity in the state. |