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Donald Trump hosts homecoming rally in New York state – live coverage Donald Trump hosts homecoming rally in New York state – live coverage
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The chair of the Suffolk County Republican party, John Jay LaValle, announced at Donald Trump’s rally in Bethpage, Long Island, that the group was endorsing the billionaire frontrunner’s bid for the Republican nomination.
It makes Trump the “establishment” candidate east of the East River - and opens up the coffers of well-to-do North Shore donors in Suffolk County to Trump.
Not that he wants your money.
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Scott Bixby
A first at a rally for Donald Trump: A Trump-branded cell phone case, carried by Sharon Genchi and her daughter-in-law-to-be Marissa MacCulloch, both Bethpage natives.
“I just love him - I think he’s gonna be the one who’s gonna make America great again,” said Genchi, who told the Guardian that she “walked miles to get here, fought through the protesters” to see Trump speak.
MacCulloch told the Guardian that her main issue was jobs. “We need jobs back.” Her future mother-in-law agreed. “I have two sons, one with a master’s degree and one with a bachelor’s degree, and they both struggle to find jobs!” Genchi said. “They’re making $15 an hour and they’re both incredibly smart - it’s just ridiculous.”
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“Yeah, I’m tough. I’m tough,” onetime New York gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino told the antsy crowd, which erupted into a “Trump! Trump! Trump!” chant out of apparent boredom.
Paladino continued on. “We want to stop the flow of immigrants - of aliens into our country! We want jobs for Americans! We want to stop letting the Chinese take advantage of us! We have a $2.5 trillion trade deficit! Over the past five years! That’s what the light is telling us.”
“Our native son is here now,” Paladino said. “A guy born and raised in New York who doesn’t apologize to anybody, or anything.”
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Scott Bixby
Just spoke to Rahul Jaggi, 17, and Justin Simon, 16, two young supporters of Donald Trump - to varying degrees - who waited more than two hours for a chance to see the candidate here at Grumman Studios in Bethpage, New York.
“I’m torn between between Trump and Bernie Sanders,” said Justin. “I want to see if he could persuade me.” How could Trump persuade him? “If he doesn’t make a total fool of himself, if he talks more politically...”
Rahul interjected. “To see if he really has a plan, to get more jobs back from other nations-”
Justin interjected back. “-and more true to his statements – if he can really build the wall, and show us that he has a plan, then yeah, he’d win my support.”
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Scott BixbyScott Bixby
After a two-mile walk and a friendly encounter with a drug-sniffing dog, I’m here at Grumman Studios in Bethpage, New York, where Donald Trump is scheduled to address the thousands-strong crowd of Long Islanders in his first speech since last night’s bitter loss in the Wisconsin primary.After a two-mile walk and a friendly encounter with a drug-sniffing dog, I’m here at Grumman Studios in Bethpage, New York, where Donald Trump is scheduled to address the thousands-strong crowd of Long Islanders in his first speech since last night’s bitter loss in the Wisconsin primary.
We’ll be liveblogging the proceedings, as well as political news from the rest of the world - stay tuned!We’ll be liveblogging the proceedings, as well as political news from the rest of the world - stay tuned!
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#Kaisch2016.#Kaisch2016.
Excited to join #Kaisch4Us veterans townhall tomorrow night at VFW in Brooklyn. Get tix at https://t.co/lBa8CeP6fJ pic.twitter.com/xWCUKaJERWExcited to join #Kaisch4Us veterans townhall tomorrow night at VFW in Brooklyn. Get tix at https://t.co/lBa8CeP6fJ pic.twitter.com/xWCUKaJERW
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On my way to Donald Trump’s rally in Bethpage, New York - a Long Island suburb in conservative Suffolk County - and saw this fellow traveler:On my way to Donald Trump’s rally in Bethpage, New York - a Long Island suburb in conservative Suffolk County - and saw this fellow traveler:
On my way to the Trump rally with @Olivianuzzi who is now allowed to drive for some reason and saw this gem. pic.twitter.com/EOhF2BIWvGOn my way to the Trump rally with @Olivianuzzi who is now allowed to drive for some reason and saw this gem. pic.twitter.com/EOhF2BIWvG
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The man charged with assault at a Trump rally has appeared in courtThe man charged with assault at a Trump rally has appeared in court
A man accused by law enforcement of punching a black protester at a Donald Trump rally in North Carolina has appeared in court - briefly.A man accused by law enforcement of punching a black protester at a Donald Trump rally in North Carolina has appeared in court - briefly.
John Franklin McGraw, 78, appeared in the Cumberland County courtroom to face charges of assault and disorderly conduct. The case was continued until July 13.John Franklin McGraw, 78, appeared in the Cumberland County courtroom to face charges of assault and disorderly conduct. The case was continued until July 13.
The presiding judge suggested to the attorneys for both McGraw and the man he allegedly assaulted that the two leave the courtroom separately to avoid the possibility of conflict.The presiding judge suggested to the attorneys for both McGraw and the man he allegedly assaulted that the two leave the courtroom separately to avoid the possibility of conflict.
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Jessica GlenzaJessica Glenza
There was supposed to be one more stop on Ted Cruz’s Bronx schedule Wednesday: Lighthouse Charter School. We don’t know why Cruz changed his schedule, but we can tell you about the school he was supposed to visit. Lighthouse Charter is a Common Core school, a federal program that Cruz has said “We should repeal every word of”. Generally, charter schools are seen alternatives to failing public schools. In New York City, about 95,000 children attend these schools, 59 of which are in the Bronx. That’s less than 10% of the nearly one million kids who attend New York City’s public schools. But historically, demand has been high. Long waiting lists mean that students hoping to attend charters often have to enter through a lottery.There was supposed to be one more stop on Ted Cruz’s Bronx schedule Wednesday: Lighthouse Charter School. We don’t know why Cruz changed his schedule, but we can tell you about the school he was supposed to visit. Lighthouse Charter is a Common Core school, a federal program that Cruz has said “We should repeal every word of”. Generally, charter schools are seen alternatives to failing public schools. In New York City, about 95,000 children attend these schools, 59 of which are in the Bronx. That’s less than 10% of the nearly one million kids who attend New York City’s public schools. But historically, demand has been high. Long waiting lists mean that students hoping to attend charters often have to enter through a lottery.
As far as academics, Lighthouse is roughly in line with achievement in the area as a whole. Just 17% of students in kindergarten through 8th grade met state English standards last year – but that is 5% better than the district on average. In math, 25% met state standards, 11% better than the district. But on survey questions about trust, family ties, “next level readiness”, and “rigorous instruction,” the school actually fared worse than its district counterparts.As far as academics, Lighthouse is roughly in line with achievement in the area as a whole. Just 17% of students in kindergarten through 8th grade met state English standards last year – but that is 5% better than the district on average. In math, 25% met state standards, 11% better than the district. But on survey questions about trust, family ties, “next level readiness”, and “rigorous instruction,” the school actually fared worse than its district counterparts.
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Here’s video of protesters at the Bronx yelling at Ted Cruz as he arrives to his meet-and-greet event earlier today. One of the protesters calls Cruz a “racist”.Here’s video of protesters at the Bronx yelling at Ted Cruz as he arrives to his meet-and-greet event earlier today. One of the protesters calls Cruz a “racist”.
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Clinton on Panama Papers, says lawbreakers should be prosecutedClinton on Panama Papers, says lawbreakers should be prosecuted
Lauren GambinoLauren Gambino
Hillary Clinton pledged to go after the super-rich who store their millions in off-shore tax havens if elected president. Responding to the revelations contained in the Panama Papers, Clinton called for those who broke the law to be prosecuted and touted policies she has outlined to tackle tax avoidance.“Some of this behavior is clearly against the law and anyone who violates the law anywhere should be held accountable,” she said on Wednesday in Philadelphia. “But it is also scandalous how much is actually legal. That is why last year I proposed a plan to shut down the so-called private tax-system for the mega wealthy. We are going after all these scams and making sure everybody pays their fair share in America. I am going to hold them accountable.”Hillary Clinton pledged to go after the super-rich who store their millions in off-shore tax havens if elected president. Responding to the revelations contained in the Panama Papers, Clinton called for those who broke the law to be prosecuted and touted policies she has outlined to tackle tax avoidance.“Some of this behavior is clearly against the law and anyone who violates the law anywhere should be held accountable,” she said on Wednesday in Philadelphia. “But it is also scandalous how much is actually legal. That is why last year I proposed a plan to shut down the so-called private tax-system for the mega wealthy. We are going after all these scams and making sure everybody pays their fair share in America. I am going to hold them accountable.”
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A week after getting himself in hot water with both anti-abortion and pro-choice activists for his comments that women who seek abortions “should be punished,” Donald Trump will address an anti-abortion conference today.A week after getting himself in hot water with both anti-abortion and pro-choice activists for his comments that women who seek abortions “should be punished,” Donald Trump will address an anti-abortion conference today.
As Politico reports: “Trump is scheduled to speak to the 115 Forum, a conference of abortion foes in Washington that is being organized by Priests for Life, according to two sources familiar with the plans. He is expected to call in to the conference rather than appear in person.”As Politico reports: “Trump is scheduled to speak to the 115 Forum, a conference of abortion foes in Washington that is being organized by Priests for Life, according to two sources familiar with the plans. He is expected to call in to the conference rather than appear in person.”
Perhaps that will make it easier for him to avoid the anti-abortion activists telling him how much he screwed up last week.Perhaps that will make it easier for him to avoid the anti-abortion activists telling him how much he screwed up last week.
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Jessica GlenzaJessica Glenza
Protester Rebel Diaz declared, in his diatribe against Ted Cruz at a meet-and-greet for the candidate in the Bronx today, “this is the poorest Congressional district in the nation.”Protester Rebel Diaz declared, in his diatribe against Ted Cruz at a meet-and-greet for the candidate in the Bronx today, “this is the poorest Congressional district in the nation.”
For a time, he was right.For a time, he was right.
In 2010, New York’s 16th Congressional district (which the restaurant Sabrosura 2, where the Cruz meet-and-greet was held, is just outside of) was the poorest in the nation. But in 2012, legislators in New York redrew those districts, bringing far more of the wealthy Westchester suburbs into the district.In 2010, New York’s 16th Congressional district (which the restaurant Sabrosura 2, where the Cruz meet-and-greet was held, is just outside of) was the poorest in the nation. But in 2012, legislators in New York redrew those districts, bringing far more of the wealthy Westchester suburbs into the district.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Obama walloped John McCain in this district 2008 – just 5% of the district voted for McCain. 93% went for Obama.Perhaps unsurprisingly, Obama walloped John McCain in this district 2008 – just 5% of the district voted for McCain. 93% went for Obama.
Here’s a map of the old and new Congressional districts in New York, if you want to see more about how New York (and its representative government) has changed.Here’s a map of the old and new Congressional districts in New York, if you want to see more about how New York (and its representative government) has changed.
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Clinton swings at Sanders after Wisconsin winClinton swings at Sanders after Wisconsin win
Lauren GambinoLauren Gambino
Lauren Gambino filed this missive from Philadelphia....Lauren Gambino filed this missive from Philadelphia....
For months, Hillary Clinton has quietly tolerated Bernie Sanders’ insurgent campaign. While Sanders declared a political revolution afoot, Clinton racked up a delegate count her campaign has called “nearly insurmountable”. Math over momentum, her campaign reasoned as it turned its focus from the primary to the general.For months, Hillary Clinton has quietly tolerated Bernie Sanders’ insurgent campaign. While Sanders declared a political revolution afoot, Clinton racked up a delegate count her campaign has called “nearly insurmountable”. Math over momentum, her campaign reasoned as it turned its focus from the primary to the general.
But on Tuesday night, Sanders clinched his sixth straight win with a resounding victory in Wisconsin, and declared in a victory speech that his once long-shot candidacy now had the momentum to carry his campaign all the way to the party’s convention in July.But on Tuesday night, Sanders clinched his sixth straight win with a resounding victory in Wisconsin, and declared in a victory speech that his once long-shot candidacy now had the momentum to carry his campaign all the way to the party’s convention in July.
Hoping to put an end to the prolonged primary race for the Democratic nomination, Clinton on Wednesday trained her fire on Sanders, casting him as a starry-eyed progressive with big ideas but few specifics for achieving those ideas.Hoping to put an end to the prolonged primary race for the Democratic nomination, Clinton on Wednesday trained her fire on Sanders, casting him as a starry-eyed progressive with big ideas but few specifics for achieving those ideas.
She and Sanders shared “progressive goals”, Clinton told labor leaders at Pennsylvania AFL-CIO’s convention in Philadelphia on Wednesday. But, she argued, his plans were not economically or politically feasible.She and Sanders shared “progressive goals”, Clinton told labor leaders at Pennsylvania AFL-CIO’s convention in Philadelphia on Wednesday. But, she argued, his plans were not economically or politically feasible.
“Senator Sanders and I have some real differences about how we would go about achieving our goals as president and, like a lot of people, I am concerned that some of his ideas just won’t work because the numbers won’t add up,” Clinton said. “Others won’t even pass Congress or rely on Republican governors to suddenly have a conversion experience and [become] progressives. Well, in a number of important areas, he doesn’t have a plan at all.”“Senator Sanders and I have some real differences about how we would go about achieving our goals as president and, like a lot of people, I am concerned that some of his ideas just won’t work because the numbers won’t add up,” Clinton said. “Others won’t even pass Congress or rely on Republican governors to suddenly have a conversion experience and [become] progressives. Well, in a number of important areas, he doesn’t have a plan at all.”
Since her campaign launched one year ago, Clinton has at times struggled to make her policy-heavy message and optimistic vision resonate with an angry electorate drawn to her opponent’s populism.Since her campaign launched one year ago, Clinton has at times struggled to make her policy-heavy message and optimistic vision resonate with an angry electorate drawn to her opponent’s populism.
“I understand why some people are angry,” Clinton said. “This isn’t the way it’s supposed to be in America. But I also know people are hungry for solutions and leadership and that is what I am offering.”“I understand why some people are angry,” Clinton said. “This isn’t the way it’s supposed to be in America. But I also know people are hungry for solutions and leadership and that is what I am offering.”
Clinton on Wednesday also stepped up her criticism of Sanders and questioned his fidelity to the Democratic party in a series of national interviews.In recent months, Clinton had slowly turned away from the harder-than-expected primary toward what could be a rough-and-tumble general election match-up against Donald Trump. But Sanders’ win has forced her to contend with his insurgent and well-funded campaign that she has so far failed to extinguish. Though Sanders’ victory did little to bridge the significant delegate gap with Clinton, the resounding loss in Wisconsin has put renewed pressure on Clinton to win big in New York, her adopted home state. After New York, Pennsylvania is expected to be another major battle for the Democrats. A new Quinnipiac University poll shows Clinton leading Sanders by six points in the Keystone state among likely Democratic primary voters.Clinton on Wednesday also stepped up her criticism of Sanders and questioned his fidelity to the Democratic party in a series of national interviews.In recent months, Clinton had slowly turned away from the harder-than-expected primary toward what could be a rough-and-tumble general election match-up against Donald Trump. But Sanders’ win has forced her to contend with his insurgent and well-funded campaign that she has so far failed to extinguish. Though Sanders’ victory did little to bridge the significant delegate gap with Clinton, the resounding loss in Wisconsin has put renewed pressure on Clinton to win big in New York, her adopted home state. After New York, Pennsylvania is expected to be another major battle for the Democrats. A new Quinnipiac University poll shows Clinton leading Sanders by six points in the Keystone state among likely Democratic primary voters.
Clinton will spend the rest of Wednesday campaigning in Pennsylvania, where she is joining a round-table discussion with Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney and an organizing event at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. On Thursday, Clinton will return to New York to campaign.Clinton will spend the rest of Wednesday campaigning in Pennsylvania, where she is joining a round-table discussion with Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney and an organizing event at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. On Thursday, Clinton will return to New York to campaign.
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Protesters storm Cruz event in the BronxProtesters storm Cruz event in the Bronx
Ted Cruz is doing a meet-and-greet in the Bronx right now, and it’s perhaps not surprising that the man who criticized “New York values” is not getting a particularly warm welcome.Ted Cruz is doing a meet-and-greet in the Bronx right now, and it’s perhaps not surprising that the man who criticized “New York values” is not getting a particularly warm welcome.
Cruz arrives at "Chino-Latino" restaurant in Bronx, immediately confronted by resident (w/ a camera) who asks about "anti-immigrant" stancesCruz arrives at "Chino-Latino" restaurant in Bronx, immediately confronted by resident (w/ a camera) who asks about "anti-immigrant" stances
Activist and musician Rebel Diaz quizzed Cruz on camera about why he was campaigning in the Bronx - where 34% of the population is foreign born, according to census data - if he was so anti-immigration.Activist and musician Rebel Diaz quizzed Cruz on camera about why he was campaigning in the Bronx - where 34% of the population is foreign born, according to census data - if he was so anti-immigration.
In the Bronx, Cruz challenged on immigration stance pic.twitter.com/eTk32W9BaIIn the Bronx, Cruz challenged on immigration stance pic.twitter.com/eTk32W9BaI
Diaz called Cruz a “right-wing bigot” and noted how issues of climate change and immigration were very important for Bronx residents.Diaz called Cruz a “right-wing bigot” and noted how issues of climate change and immigration were very important for Bronx residents.
"Ted Cruz has no business being in the Bronx," protester says pic.twitter.com/j5TpnJfK7T"Ted Cruz has no business being in the Bronx," protester says pic.twitter.com/j5TpnJfK7T
Police then removed Diaz and other protesters.Police then removed Diaz and other protesters.
A change of pace from campaigning in Wisconsin... Protestors being escorted out of the Cruz event in the Bronx pic.twitter.com/N2tEnUtIfwA change of pace from campaigning in Wisconsin... Protestors being escorted out of the Cruz event in the Bronx pic.twitter.com/N2tEnUtIfw
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A new poll shows Donald Trump with a significant lead in the New York Republican primary, indicating he may take “nearly all” the state’s delegates.A new poll shows Donald Trump with a significant lead in the New York Republican primary, indicating he may take “nearly all” the state’s delegates.
The Monmouth University poll finds 52% of likely New York Republican primary voters would pick Trump. John Kasich holds the second spot with 25%, and Ted Cruz got 17%.The Monmouth University poll finds 52% of likely New York Republican primary voters would pick Trump. John Kasich holds the second spot with 25%, and Ted Cruz got 17%.
“If this result holds in every single congressional district, Trump will walk away with nearly all of New York State’s delegates,” said Patrick Murray, director of the independent Monmouth University Polling Institute.“If this result holds in every single congressional district, Trump will walk away with nearly all of New York State’s delegates,” said Patrick Murray, director of the independent Monmouth University Polling Institute.
The Monmouth University Poll was conducted by telephone and sampled 302 New York Republican voters likely to vote in the primary.The Monmouth University Poll was conducted by telephone and sampled 302 New York Republican voters likely to vote in the primary.