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Sanders beats Clinton in Wyoming Democratic caucus as focus turns to New York Sanders beats Clinton in Wyoming Democratic caucus as focus turns to New York
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More from Sarah Betancourt, who is in the audience at the Sanders event in Harlem, speaking to members of the audience…
Daniel Melendez is a 25-year-old barista at Starbucks, making $11.50 an hour, and a supporter of Bernie Sanders’ economic message. A student of biochemistry at Queens College, he is hoping to become an entrepreneur.
“I see myself engaging in the green economy,” he said, “or maybe doing research on cancer and immunology.”
Right now, he lives with his mother in Queens.
“My mom was a single mom and a preschool teacher. She knows what it’s like. She felt the effect of [former New York City mayor Michael] Bloomberg’s policies. I’m just very critical of establishment politics.”
Asked if he would consider Sanders to be a member of the establishment after so many years in Congress, Melendez said: “Absolutely not.”
He hoped the senator would clarify a question that is very important to him.
“I want to know how he is going to [achieve] a break-up of the big banks without hurting the pockets of the middle class people,” Melendez said.
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David SmithDavid Smith
Interviews with residents of Hillary Clinton’s adopted home town suggest that while she will garner most votes here on 19 April, writes the Guardian’s David Smith, and the email scandal is a non-issue, her husband remains a star whose light is difficult to eclipse.Interviews with residents of Hillary Clinton’s adopted home town suggest that while she will garner most votes here on 19 April, writes the Guardian’s David Smith, and the email scandal is a non-issue, her husband remains a star whose light is difficult to eclipse.
Founded by Quakers in the 1730s, Chappaqua – derived from the Native Indian name Shepequa, meaning “a place where nothing is heard but the rustling of wind in the leaves” – sits in the wooded suburbs of Westchester County. It was previously home to Horace Greeley, the founder and first editor of the once mighty New York Herald Tribune and losing presidential candidate.Founded by Quakers in the 1730s, Chappaqua – derived from the Native Indian name Shepequa, meaning “a place where nothing is heard but the rustling of wind in the leaves” – sits in the wooded suburbs of Westchester County. It was previously home to Horace Greeley, the founder and first editor of the once mighty New York Herald Tribune and losing presidential candidate.
Chappaqua is unquestionably well off by American or world standards, and will do little to dispel critics’ portrayal of Hillary as an establishment figure. But the wealth does not ooze from every pore and is more understated than in Greenwich, just 13 miles from here in Connecticut, home to hedge-fund executives, Wall Street bankers and the Bush political dynasty.Chappaqua is unquestionably well off by American or world standards, and will do little to dispel critics’ portrayal of Hillary as an establishment figure. But the wealth does not ooze from every pore and is more understated than in Greenwich, just 13 miles from here in Connecticut, home to hedge-fund executives, Wall Street bankers and the Bush political dynasty.
Grace Bennett, publisher of Inside Chappaqua magazine, who has interviewed Hillary and travelled with her on an official trip to Africa, said: “It’s a caring town. Yes, there’s affluence here but you don’t have a lot of the ladies who lunch and play tennis. There’s a lot of intelligence running through it. It’s an extension of the city: a lot of people moved here from there.”Grace Bennett, publisher of Inside Chappaqua magazine, who has interviewed Hillary and travelled with her on an official trip to Africa, said: “It’s a caring town. Yes, there’s affluence here but you don’t have a lot of the ladies who lunch and play tennis. There’s a lot of intelligence running through it. It’s an extension of the city: a lot of people moved here from there.”
In an open letter to the Clintons published by the New York Times in 1999, Timothy Jack Ward wrote: “The friendliness here has an edge to it. Ours are reinvented personalities, hardened by jobs in Manhattan. However bucolic our little hamlet might appear, many people drive their lives the way they do their jumbo-size expeditions, with a peculiar aggression, a hyper-busyness, that takes some getting used to.”In an open letter to the Clintons published by the New York Times in 1999, Timothy Jack Ward wrote: “The friendliness here has an edge to it. Ours are reinvented personalities, hardened by jobs in Manhattan. However bucolic our little hamlet might appear, many people drive their lives the way they do their jumbo-size expeditions, with a peculiar aggression, a hyper-busyness, that takes some getting used to.”
Related: The Clintons of Chappaqua: it's Hillary's home turf, but Bill still shinesRelated: The Clintons of Chappaqua: it's Hillary's home turf, but Bill still shines
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Lauren GambinoLauren Gambino
Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Toby Love serenaded the crowd with the rhythmic bachata beat at Hillary Clinton’s Brooklyn rally.Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Toby Love serenaded the crowd with the rhythmic bachata beat at Hillary Clinton’s Brooklyn rally.
Performing in front of a large American flag at Industry City, an open industrial space in the largely Hispanic neighborhood of Sunset Park, Love peppered his hits with shout outs to “Hillary” and paused to urge the crowd to vote for her in the state’s April 19 primary.Performing in front of a large American flag at Industry City, an open industrial space in the largely Hispanic neighborhood of Sunset Park, Love peppered his hits with shout outs to “Hillary” and paused to urge the crowd to vote for her in the state’s April 19 primary.
Swoon! @TheRealTobyLove serenades a somewhat unmoved crowd pic.twitter.com/rkzKG8QRHqSwoon! @TheRealTobyLove serenades a somewhat unmoved crowd pic.twitter.com/rkzKG8QRHq
“We gotta get Hillary Clinton into that White House,” Love told the crowd, adding, “I’m speaking to you as a Latino, as a Puerto Rican.”“We gotta get Hillary Clinton into that White House,” Love told the crowd, adding, “I’m speaking to you as a Latino, as a Puerto Rican.”
Four dancers dressed in black hip-hop gear moved energetically behind but the crowd was mostly stoic. At the rally, a Latino organizing event, Clinton will speak directly to the challenges facing Latinos and immigrants. Though the crowd was diverse and heavily female, the rally seemed to draw as many – or likely more – plaid shirts than Latino supporters.Four dancers dressed in black hip-hop gear moved energetically behind but the crowd was mostly stoic. At the rally, a Latino organizing event, Clinton will speak directly to the challenges facing Latinos and immigrants. Though the crowd was diverse and heavily female, the rally seemed to draw as many – or likely more – plaid shirts than Latino supporters.
At the end of his performance, Love asked the crowd to put their hands together for his last song. They appeased the Bronx native and clapped along. Some even dared to sway a bit.At the end of his performance, Love asked the crowd to put their hands together for his last song. They appeased the Bronx native and clapped along. Some even dared to sway a bit.
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If current polls accurately measure voter behavior, Donald Trump is on his way to a median of 1,356 delegates at the conclusion of the Republican primary calendar – almost 120 more than the 1,237 he needs for a first-ballot victory at the national convention in Cleveland.If current polls accurately measure voter behavior, Donald Trump is on his way to a median of 1,356 delegates at the conclusion of the Republican primary calendar – almost 120 more than the 1,237 he needs for a first-ballot victory at the national convention in Cleveland.
At least, that’s according to a meta-analysis of current polling from the Princeton Election Consortium, combining national leads with individual state leads in upcoming nominating contests, as well as factoring in congressional district-level rules.At least, that’s according to a meta-analysis of current polling from the Princeton Election Consortium, combining national leads with individual state leads in upcoming nominating contests, as well as factoring in congressional district-level rules.
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Lauren GambinoLauren Gambino
In the back and forth battle to prove who has more New York street cred, Hillary Clinton swung by Junior’s for a slice of cheesecake before her Brooklyn rally on Saturday night.In the back and forth battle to prove who has more New York street cred, Hillary Clinton swung by Junior’s for a slice of cheesecake before her Brooklyn rally on Saturday night.
Clinton was joined at the Flatbush location by US representative Hakeem Jeffries, New York state assemblyman Walter Mosely and New York City councilwoman Laurie Cumbo.Clinton was joined at the Flatbush location by US representative Hakeem Jeffries, New York state assemblyman Walter Mosely and New York City councilwoman Laurie Cumbo.
The former secretary of state ordered an “original” cheesecake served with strawberry and pineapple at the beloved New York restaurant chain, according to a pool report from the afternoon stop.The former secretary of state ordered an “original” cheesecake served with strawberry and pineapple at the beloved New York restaurant chain, according to a pool report from the afternoon stop.
How’s the cheesecake, a reporter asked?How’s the cheesecake, a reporter asked?
“I learned early on not to eat in front of all of you,” she replied smugly. Her compatriots laughed and clapped their hands.“I learned early on not to eat in front of all of you,” she replied smugly. Her compatriots laughed and clapped their hands.
“So, I’m sitting here just pining, pining for a bite!” she said.“So, I’m sitting here just pining, pining for a bite!” she said.
Another reporter shouted a question about Bernie Sanders, who had not yet won the Wyoming primary at this point. Clinton brushed it aside.Another reporter shouted a question about Bernie Sanders, who had not yet won the Wyoming primary at this point. Clinton brushed it aside.
Clinton: “Oh, I’m talking cheesecake. Cheesecake! Look at this fabulous cheesecake,” she said gesturing to the slice on the table in front her.Clinton: “Oh, I’m talking cheesecake. Cheesecake! Look at this fabulous cheesecake,” she said gesturing to the slice on the table in front her.
Wouldn't be a Brooklyn campaign stop without a visit to @JuniorsCheeseck. pic.twitter.com/4o4KPo16AwWouldn't be a Brooklyn campaign stop without a visit to @JuniorsCheeseck. pic.twitter.com/4o4KPo16Aw
Then Cumbo told Clinton that she had helped so many people in her district. Clinton nodded graciously.Then Cumbo told Clinton that she had helped so many people in her district. Clinton nodded graciously.
“You know, I was a Girl Scout. I was a Brownie and there’s a great song we used to sing in Brownies: Make new friends but keep the old. One is silver and the other is gold, and I also am particularly committed to helping …”“You know, I was a Girl Scout. I was a Brownie and there’s a great song we used to sing in Brownies: Make new friends but keep the old. One is silver and the other is gold, and I also am particularly committed to helping …”
Before she finished, reporters were escorted out of the restaurant leaving them to forever wonder just who or what she is committed to helping.Before she finished, reporters were escorted out of the restaurant leaving them to forever wonder just who or what she is committed to helping.
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Sarah BetancourtSarah Betancourt
Sarah Betancourt is in the audience at Bernie Sanders’ current New York event, a discussion of criminal justice issues at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. She sends this dispatch…Sarah Betancourt is in the audience at Bernie Sanders’ current New York event, a discussion of criminal justice issues at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. She sends this dispatch…
Asha Lewis was jumping up and down like a Taylor Swift fan-girl. ‘I’m here to see Bernie Sanders,’ cried the 10-year old charter school student from Brooklyn. She is already a diehard supporter, but her mother, Monisha, was undecided.Asha Lewis was jumping up and down like a Taylor Swift fan-girl. ‘I’m here to see Bernie Sanders,’ cried the 10-year old charter school student from Brooklyn. She is already a diehard supporter, but her mother, Monisha, was undecided.
“I’m here for the concert,” she said, grinning. “But I do want my daughter to get involved in community.” Monisha said that although she had seen growth from Sanders on issues important to her, she was hoping to hear more about everyday working people from both candidates.“I’m here for the concert,” she said, grinning. “But I do want my daughter to get involved in community.” Monisha said that although she had seen growth from Sanders on issues important to her, she was hoping to hear more about everyday working people from both candidates.
“I want them to talk about people, not each other,” she said, to several nods of approval from bystanders. “I want to hear more about their visions.”“I want them to talk about people, not each other,” she said, to several nods of approval from bystanders. “I want to hear more about their visions.”
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Florida governor Rick Scott got an earful at a Gainesville Starbucks on Tuesday, when a Florida voter read him the riot act over his decision not to expand Medicaid to low-income Floridians.Florida governor Rick Scott got an earful at a Gainesville Starbucks on Tuesday, when a Florida voter read him the riot act over his decision not to expand Medicaid to low-income Floridians.
Now, after video of Scott being called an “asshole” and “an embarrassment to our state” went viral, his political action committee has released an attack ad on Cara Jennings, the woman who delivered the tirade. The 60-second ad, titled Latte Liberal Gets an Earful, attempts to counter the woman’s claims, particularly her criticism that Scott has failed to deliver jobs to the state.Now, after video of Scott being called an “asshole” and “an embarrassment to our state” went viral, his political action committee has released an attack ad on Cara Jennings, the woman who delivered the tirade. The 60-second ad, titled Latte Liberal Gets an Earful, attempts to counter the woman’s claims, particularly her criticism that Scott has failed to deliver jobs to the state.
After declaring that Jennings “clearly has a problem,” the ad claims that Scott has boosted the Gainesville area economy to the tune of 9,300 jobs.After declaring that Jennings “clearly has a problem,” the ad claims that Scott has boosted the Gainesville area economy to the tune of 9,300 jobs.
“Who here has a great job?” the voiceover asks rhetorically. “Well, almost everybody - except those sitting around coffee shops demanding public assistance, surfing the internet and cursing at customers who come in.”“Who here has a great job?” the voiceover asks rhetorically. “Well, almost everybody - except those sitting around coffee shops demanding public assistance, surfing the internet and cursing at customers who come in.”
Jennings told the Sun-Sentinel that she was confused as to why the governor would release an attack ad on a private citizen.Jennings told the Sun-Sentinel that she was confused as to why the governor would release an attack ad on a private citizen.
“So I guess this means that he doesn’t want to meet me for coffee?” she asked.“So I guess this means that he doesn’t want to meet me for coffee?” she asked.
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Vermont senator Bernie Sanders’s presidential campaign has dropped a new advertisement produced by filmmaker Spike Lee.Vermont senator Bernie Sanders’s presidential campaign has dropped a new advertisement produced by filmmaker Spike Lee.
Featuring a diverse cast of activists, the 30-second ad depicts Black Lives Matter supporters Harry Belafonte, Erica Garner, Shaun King and Linda Sarsour telling voters that minority communities have “a deeply vested interest” in Sanders’ platform.Featuring a diverse cast of activists, the 30-second ad depicts Black Lives Matter supporters Harry Belafonte, Erica Garner, Shaun King and Linda Sarsour telling voters that minority communities have “a deeply vested interest” in Sanders’ platform.
“People of color have a deeply vested interest in what Bernie Sanders brings to us in this election,” Belafonte says. “People like Michael Brown, Sandra Bland and my father Eric Garner,” Garner continues, naming African-American men and women who have been killed by police.“People of color have a deeply vested interest in what Bernie Sanders brings to us in this election,” Belafonte says. “People like Michael Brown, Sandra Bland and my father Eric Garner,” Garner continues, naming African-American men and women who have been killed by police.
“They’re not just hashtags and trending topics,” says King, an online activist who writes for the New York Daily News. “But these are mothers and fathers, sons and daughters.”“They’re not just hashtags and trending topics,” says King, an online activist who writes for the New York Daily News. “But these are mothers and fathers, sons and daughters.”
Lee, who has been nominated for two Academy Awards, is perhaps best-known for directing Do the Right Thing, a 1989 comedic drama depicting racial tension in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood of Brooklyn.Lee, who has been nominated for two Academy Awards, is perhaps best-known for directing Do the Right Thing, a 1989 comedic drama depicting racial tension in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood of Brooklyn.
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Ben JacobsBen Jacobs
The Guardian’s Ben Jacobs has more on the organizational mishegas taking place at the Colorado Republican convention:The Guardian’s Ben Jacobs has more on the organizational mishegas taking place at the Colorado Republican convention:
Alan Cobb, a top operative from the Donald Trump campaign, told the Guardian “our numbers were correct at the time of printing” and suggested the issue lay with the state party making constant revisions to the delegate order.Alan Cobb, a top operative from the Donald Trump campaign, told the Guardian “our numbers were correct at the time of printing” and suggested the issue lay with the state party making constant revisions to the delegate order.
He noted though that “it’s unlikely to make any difference in the final result”. A state party spokesman did not respond to a request for comment.He noted though that “it’s unlikely to make any difference in the final result”. A state party spokesman did not respond to a request for comment.
Both John Kasich and Ted Cruz had every number on their respective slates correct and Cruz, who came to address the gathering in person, even had his delegate slate displayed behind on a big screen while on stage.Both John Kasich and Ted Cruz had every number on their respective slates correct and Cruz, who came to address the gathering in person, even had his delegate slate displayed behind on a big screen while on stage.
Furthermore, at a congressional district convention on Thursday, the Trump campaign handed out slate cards that featured two candidates who were not listed on the ballot.Furthermore, at a congressional district convention on Thursday, the Trump campaign handed out slate cards that featured two candidates who were not listed on the ballot.
Neither Kasich nor Trump attended the gathering in a state that has long been a stronghold for Cruz, a senator from Texas.Neither Kasich nor Trump attended the gathering in a state that has long been a stronghold for Cruz, a senator from Texas.
The Trump campaign has long been pessimistic about its chances in Colorado. The Kasich campaign has often promoted its delegates on an “open convention slate”, instead of using the Ohio governor’s name on its material.The Trump campaign has long been pessimistic about its chances in Colorado. The Kasich campaign has often promoted its delegates on an “open convention slate”, instead of using the Ohio governor’s name on its material.
In the seven congressional district conventions held in the state over the past week, Cruz won all 21 delegates at stake.In the seven congressional district conventions held in the state over the past week, Cruz won all 21 delegates at stake.
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A full third of Republicans who support troubled billionaire frontrunner Donald Trump say that they would not support the party’s nominee if he is blocked from the nomination, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released this morning.A full third of Republicans who support troubled billionaire frontrunner Donald Trump say that they would not support the party’s nominee if he is blocked from the nomination, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released this morning.
The numbers could spell electoral disaster for Republican leadership currently caught between the devil and the deep blue sea. A Trump nomination could scuttle the chances of down-ballot Republicans in Congress due to the candidate’s deep unpopularity among almost every demographic group, but denying the nomination to Trump, whose popularity among his followers is matched only by his unfavorables with everyone else, could incite his acolytes to stay at home.The numbers could spell electoral disaster for Republican leadership currently caught between the devil and the deep blue sea. A Trump nomination could scuttle the chances of down-ballot Republicans in Congress due to the candidate’s deep unpopularity among almost every demographic group, but denying the nomination to Trump, whose popularity among his followers is matched only by his unfavorables with everyone else, could incite his acolytes to stay at home.
According to the poll, 66% of Trump-supporting Republicans said that they will vote for the Republican candidate, regardless of who wins the nomination, while the remaining third said that they would either vote for a Democratic, vote for a third-party candidate or stay home entirely.According to the poll, 66% of Trump-supporting Republicans said that they will vote for the Republican candidate, regardless of who wins the nomination, while the remaining third said that they would either vote for a Democratic, vote for a third-party candidate or stay home entirely.
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Bernie Sanders’ win in Wyoming isn’t nearly the blowout expected by his supporters - in fact, the state’s 14 pledged delegates will now likely be split down the middle, depending on the results of the Wyoming state convention in May.Bernie Sanders’ win in Wyoming isn’t nearly the blowout expected by his supporters - in fact, the state’s 14 pledged delegates will now likely be split down the middle, depending on the results of the Wyoming state convention in May.
A little nitty-gritty: Out of the 14 pledged delegates up for grabs in Wyoming, eight delegates are pledged in proportion to the support received in each of the state’s 23 counties, each of which held their own caucuses. The remaining six delegates will be pledged at the state Democratic convention in May in proportion to the support each of the two candidates receives there.A little nitty-gritty: Out of the 14 pledged delegates up for grabs in Wyoming, eight delegates are pledged in proportion to the support received in each of the state’s 23 counties, each of which held their own caucuses. The remaining six delegates will be pledged at the state Democratic convention in May in proportion to the support each of the two candidates receives there.
Of course, when discussing the smallest state in the Union by population, with a marginal delegate count, a split Wyoming delegation won’t make a massive difference in the gulf between Clinton’s lead and Sanders’ delegate count.Of course, when discussing the smallest state in the Union by population, with a marginal delegate count, a split Wyoming delegation won’t make a massive difference in the gulf between Clinton’s lead and Sanders’ delegate count.
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Bernie Sanders wins Wyoming Democratic caucusBernie Sanders wins Wyoming Democratic caucus
Scott BixbyScott Bixby
As expected, the Associated Press has called the Wyoming Democratic caucus for Bernie Sanders. With 78.2% of precincts reporting, the Vermont senator/former secretary of state has garnered the support of 56.4% of the state’s delegates, to opponent Hillary Clinton’s 43.6%.As expected, the Associated Press has called the Wyoming Democratic caucus for Bernie Sanders. With 78.2% of precincts reporting, the Vermont senator/former secretary of state has garnered the support of 56.4% of the state’s delegates, to opponent Hillary Clinton’s 43.6%.
Although polling was nonexistent in the Cowboy State ahead of the caucus, the demographic profile of Wyoming - white, rural and Western - matches the profile of previous states wherein Sanders has been declared the victor, including Idaho, Nebraska and Kansas.Although polling was nonexistent in the Cowboy State ahead of the caucus, the demographic profile of Wyoming - white, rural and Western - matches the profile of previous states wherein Sanders has been declared the victor, including Idaho, Nebraska and Kansas.
Given Clinton’s current delegate lead over Sanders (1,280 to 1,030, discounting superdelegates) a victory in today’s caucus bolsters the Sanders camp’s argument that the momentum is behind the Vermont senator. Sanders has now won seven nominating contests in a row, and the win in Wyoming bolsters his rationale to continue onward to more numerically important contests in New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut later this month.Given Clinton’s current delegate lead over Sanders (1,280 to 1,030, discounting superdelegates) a victory in today’s caucus bolsters the Sanders camp’s argument that the momentum is behind the Vermont senator. Sanders has now won seven nominating contests in a row, and the win in Wyoming bolsters his rationale to continue onward to more numerically important contests in New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut later this month.
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In a district that Donald Trump won overwhelmingly in the Virginia primary - his strongest showing in the entire commonwealth - Ted Cruz has walked away with half of the delegate slate being sent to the Republican National Convention in July.In a district that Donald Trump won overwhelmingly in the Virginia primary - his strongest showing in the entire commonwealth - Ted Cruz has walked away with half of the delegate slate being sent to the Republican National Convention in July.
As I expected @va9gop. Kilgore and Labiosa (Cruz) and Davis (Trump) elected as delegates to the Republican National Convention.As I expected @va9gop. Kilgore and Labiosa (Cruz) and Davis (Trump) elected as delegates to the Republican National Convention.
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Paul OwenPaul Owen
A young and multicultural New York crowd braved a light dusting of snow on Saturday afternoon to see Bernie Sanders speak at the Bronx Community College.A young and multicultural New York crowd braved a light dusting of snow on Saturday afternoon to see Bernie Sanders speak at the Bronx Community College.
“I keep hearing that Bernie is only supported by white men,” said New York assemblyman Luis Sepulveda, who introduced the leftwing Democratic candidate, currently locked in a primary battle for this state with rival Hillary Clinton. “I see here all this beautiful mosaic of all walks of life.”“I keep hearing that Bernie is only supported by white men,” said New York assemblyman Luis Sepulveda, who introduced the leftwing Democratic candidate, currently locked in a primary battle for this state with rival Hillary Clinton. “I see here all this beautiful mosaic of all walks of life.”
Sanders seemed to take up the theme, delivering a version of his stump speech that - while ranging over his usual panoply of issues - returned repeatedly to those of most concern to African American and Latino voters, pointing out that levels of child poverty were disproportionately high for those groups and promising immigration reform and a path to citizenship, key for many Hispanics. “If Congress does not do its job we’ll do it for them through use of the executive powers of the presidency,” he said, although Barack Obama’s attempts to use these powers in the field of immigration have been stymied by the courts.Sanders seemed to take up the theme, delivering a version of his stump speech that - while ranging over his usual panoply of issues - returned repeatedly to those of most concern to African American and Latino voters, pointing out that levels of child poverty were disproportionately high for those groups and promising immigration reform and a path to citizenship, key for many Hispanics. “If Congress does not do its job we’ll do it for them through use of the executive powers of the presidency,” he said, although Barack Obama’s attempts to use these powers in the field of immigration have been stymied by the courts.
Telling African American voters he was listening to them, the Vermont senator asked: “How does it happen that we can spend trillions on war in Iraq yet inner cities from one end of this country to another are falling apart?”Telling African American voters he was listening to them, the Vermont senator asked: “How does it happen that we can spend trillions on war in Iraq yet inner cities from one end of this country to another are falling apart?”
He slammed the black unemployment rate, private prisons and the war on drugs - “Drug addiction and substance abuse should be seen as a health issue and not a criminal issue” - and during his call for “pay equity for women workers, who should not be making 79c on the dollar,” he added: “African American and Latino women make much less than that. Women in this country want the whole damn dollar and that’s what we’re gonna do!”He slammed the black unemployment rate, private prisons and the war on drugs - “Drug addiction and substance abuse should be seen as a health issue and not a criminal issue” - and during his call for “pay equity for women workers, who should not be making 79c on the dollar,” he added: “African American and Latino women make much less than that. Women in this country want the whole damn dollar and that’s what we’re gonna do!”
Condemning “demagogues” such as Republican frontrunner Donald Trump for attempting to win by “dividing people up”, Sanders vowed: “We are not going to let Trump play that old and tired game. We are going to stand together. We are proud of the diversity of this country.”Condemning “demagogues” such as Republican frontrunner Donald Trump for attempting to win by “dividing people up”, Sanders vowed: “We are not going to let Trump play that old and tired game. We are going to stand together. We are proud of the diversity of this country.”
New York votes on April 19 and Sanders was bullish about his chances.New York votes on April 19 and Sanders was bullish about his chances.
“We are in striking distance here in New York. I think we have the momentum in this campaign. It will be a huge moment and we can do it.”“We are in striking distance here in New York. I think we have the momentum in this campaign. It will be a huge moment and we can do it.”
Twenty-year-old Oscar Salazar from Westchester, who was dressed in a striking sweatshirt covered with images of Sanders’ face, agreed - “big time”. “He’s already got momentum and he’s getting closer and closer,” he said.Twenty-year-old Oscar Salazar from Westchester, who was dressed in a striking sweatshirt covered with images of Sanders’ face, agreed - “big time”. “He’s already got momentum and he’s getting closer and closer,” he said.
Salazar (“you can call me the Bernie Boy”) supported Sanders primarily because “he wants to get money out of politics”, and called Clinton “a corrupt liar [who] flip-flops too much”.Salazar (“you can call me the Bernie Boy”) supported Sanders primarily because “he wants to get money out of politics”, and called Clinton “a corrupt liar [who] flip-flops too much”.
Diana Finch of the Bronx took a similar view. Whereas with Sanders “his platform is the platform he has had his whole life long,” Clinton stuck too close to “the political zeitgeist as she sees it”.Diana Finch of the Bronx took a similar view. Whereas with Sanders “his platform is the platform he has had his whole life long,” Clinton stuck too close to “the political zeitgeist as she sees it”.
But would she support her if the general election was Clinton v Trump? “I’d vote for her,” she said. “I’d campaign for her.”But would she support her if the general election was Clinton v Trump? “I’d vote for her,” she said. “I’d campaign for her.”
But most seemed to hope it wouldn’t come to that.But most seemed to hope it wouldn’t come to that.
“Tell your kids that you were on the right side of history,” actor Susan Sarandon told the crowd. “We’re in a revolution.”“Tell your kids that you were on the right side of history,” actor Susan Sarandon told the crowd. “We’re in a revolution.”
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Update: With 14 out of 23 precincts reporting in Wyoming, Vermont senator Bernie Sanders has a 13-point lead in the Cowboy State, 56.3% to Hillary Clinton’s 43.7%.Update: With 14 out of 23 precincts reporting in Wyoming, Vermont senator Bernie Sanders has a 13-point lead in the Cowboy State, 56.3% to Hillary Clinton’s 43.7%.
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As the results roll in Wyoming, Hillary Clinton is campaigning in her home state - while avoiding eating one of its signature foods in front of the press:As the results roll in Wyoming, Hillary Clinton is campaigning in her home state - while avoiding eating one of its signature foods in front of the press:
Clinton won't be eating cheesecake in front of the press: "I leaned early on not to eat in front of you." pic.twitter.com/o9ORDIEDkrClinton won't be eating cheesecake in front of the press: "I leaned early on not to eat in front of you." pic.twitter.com/o9ORDIEDkr
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Ben JacobsBen Jacobs
Iowa is holding district conventions today and earlier indications there are that Ted Cruz will have a banner day in the Hawkeye State to partner with what is expected to be a delegate sweep in Colorado.Iowa is holding district conventions today and earlier indications there are that Ted Cruz will have a banner day in the Hawkeye State to partner with what is expected to be a delegate sweep in Colorado.
In Michigan, however, Cruz lost out in internal party wrangling as the Trump and Kasich campaigns came together to guarantee that they were well represented both in the state’s delegation as well as among the state’s representatives to the crucial internal party committees like the Rules Committee and the Credentials Committee.In Michigan, however, Cruz lost out in internal party wrangling as the Trump and Kasich campaigns came together to guarantee that they were well represented both in the state’s delegation as well as among the state’s representatives to the crucial internal party committees like the Rules Committee and the Credentials Committee.
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Hillary Clinton’s early, unexpected victory in Laramie County, Wyoming, is being undercut by results coming in from less populated areas in the Cowboy State, according to journalists on the ground:Hillary Clinton’s early, unexpected victory in Laramie County, Wyoming, is being undercut by results coming in from less populated areas in the Cowboy State, according to journalists on the ground:
Sweetwater county second ballet results: Sanders- 254 Clinton-222 12-10 delegates. Wyoming Democratic CaucusSweetwater county second ballet results: Sanders- 254 Clinton-222 12-10 delegates. Wyoming Democratic Caucus
Campbell County elects:@HillaryClinton: 6@BernieSanders: 12#wyocaucus @The_News_RecordCampbell County elects:@HillaryClinton: 6@BernieSanders: 12#wyocaucus @The_News_Record
#ParkCounty #WYCaucus 155 votes for @BernieSanders; 97 votes for @HillaryClinton #ParkCounty has 13 delegates: 5 for Hillary & 8 for Bernie.#ParkCounty #WYCaucus 155 votes for @BernieSanders; 97 votes for @HillaryClinton #ParkCounty has 13 delegates: 5 for Hillary & 8 for Bernie.
The results are, however, narrower than expected between the two candidates. With 34.7% of precincts reporting, Sanders leads Clinton 55.4% to 45.5% in Wyoming.The results are, however, narrower than expected between the two candidates. With 34.7% of precincts reporting, Sanders leads Clinton 55.4% to 45.5% in Wyoming.
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