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Trump describes 'five main weaknesses' of US foreign policy – campaign live Trump describes 'five main weaknesses' of US foreign policy – campaign live
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An anti-abortion group has praised Texas senator Ted Cruz’s reported choice of Carly Fiorina as a subjunctive nominee, calling her “the idea choice for a vice presidential candidate.”
The Susan B. Anthony List, a non-profit which aims to elect anti-abortion women to public office, praised Fiorina as a potential vice presidential nominee who “will take Hillary Clinton head on,” according to Marjorie Dannenfelser, the group’s president.
“Carly is ideally suited to challenge Hillary Clinton’s entire platform, especially issues related to women,” Dannenfelser said. “Hillary has claimed the ‘women’s advocate’ mantle, without offering any compelling fresh perspective. Carly on the other hand, has challenged and bested the entrenched feminist politicos who purport to advance women’s rights even as they advance the usurpation of the rights of children.”
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TED CRUZ CARLY FIORINA = FAIRLY CURRENT ZODIAC https://t.co/aq05COuCnf
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Trump on Fiorina pick: 'pure waste of time'Trump on Fiorina pick: 'pure waste of time'
Trump tweets footage of Fiorina saying Cruz will “say anything to get elected”:Trump tweets footage of Fiorina saying Cruz will “say anything to get elected”:
Agreed! pic.twitter.com/biyldP3CIwAgreed! pic.twitter.com/biyldP3CIw
And the Trump camp disseminates a statement calling Cruz’s naming a running mate “a pure waste of time.”And the Trump camp disseminates a statement calling Cruz’s naming a running mate “a pure waste of time.”
Here's a statement from Trump on the Cruz/Fiorina ticket: pic.twitter.com/wGBvP5DPUiHere's a statement from Trump on the Cruz/Fiorina ticket: pic.twitter.com/wGBvP5DPUi
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Clinton’s official Twitter account is going after Trump for the “woman’s card” comments and related policies:Clinton’s official Twitter account is going after Trump for the “woman’s card” comments and related policies:
Last night, the "#womancard." This morning, Trump said he "hasn't recovered" from Hillary's "shouting." Really? pic.twitter.com/wOXffrFuN2Last night, the "#womancard." This morning, Trump said he "hasn't recovered" from Hillary's "shouting." Really? pic.twitter.com/wOXffrFuN2
Women still face too many barriers—a president shouldn't be part of the problem. Comments like Trump's set us back.Women still face too many barriers—a president shouldn't be part of the problem. Comments like Trump's set us back.
So if fighting for women is playing the #WomanCard, well... pic.twitter.com/wUuidf8qojSo if fighting for women is playing the #WomanCard, well... pic.twitter.com/wUuidf8qoj
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51% of voters think system 'rigged' - poll51% of voters think system 'rigged' - poll
More than half of American voters believe that the system U.S. political parties use to pick their candidates for the White House is “rigged” and more than two-thirds want to see the process changed, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. Reuters’ report continues:More than half of American voters believe that the system U.S. political parties use to pick their candidates for the White House is “rigged” and more than two-thirds want to see the process changed, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. Reuters’ report continues:
The results echo complaints from Republican front-runner Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Bernie Sanders that the system is stacked against them in favor of candidates with close ties to their parties – a critique that has triggered a nationwide debate over whether the process is fair. [...]The results echo complaints from Republican front-runner Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Bernie Sanders that the system is stacked against them in favor of candidates with close ties to their parties – a critique that has triggered a nationwide debate over whether the process is fair. [...]
Some 51 percent of likely voters who responded to the April 21-26 online survey said they believed the primary system was “rigged” against some candidates. Some 71 percent of respondents said they would prefer to pick their party’s nominee with a direct vote, cutting out the use of delegates as intermediaries.Some 51 percent of likely voters who responded to the April 21-26 online survey said they believed the primary system was “rigged” against some candidates. Some 71 percent of respondents said they would prefer to pick their party’s nominee with a direct vote, cutting out the use of delegates as intermediaries.
The results also showed 27 percent of likely voters did not understand how the primary process works and 44 percent did not understand why delegates were involved in the first place. The responses were about the same for Republicans and Democrats.The results also showed 27 percent of likely voters did not understand how the primary process works and 44 percent did not understand why delegates were involved in the first place. The responses were about the same for Republicans and Democrats.
Only 27%? Read more here.Only 27%? Read more here.
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Ted Cruz is expected to unveil former business executive Carly Fiorina as his running mate on Wednesday, writes the Guardian’s Ben Jacobs:Ted Cruz is expected to unveil former business executive Carly Fiorina as his running mate on Wednesday, writes the Guardian’s Ben Jacobs:
Speaking at a rally in downtown Indianapolis, the Texas senator will likely announce that he has tapped his former rival for the Republican nomination in an attempt to beat frontrunner Donald Trump. [...]Speaking at a rally in downtown Indianapolis, the Texas senator will likely announce that he has tapped his former rival for the Republican nomination in an attempt to beat frontrunner Donald Trump. [...]
Fiorina has been an active surrogate for Cruz since endorsing him in early March. The former Hewlett Packard CEO has barnstormed across the country on behalf of the Texas senator since then. Cruz has often praised Fiorina on the stump and saying that the former CEO gives “Hillary Clinton nightmares. I can just picture Hillary thinking about Carly and tossing and turning and tossing and turning in her jail cell.”Fiorina has been an active surrogate for Cruz since endorsing him in early March. The former Hewlett Packard CEO has barnstormed across the country on behalf of the Texas senator since then. Cruz has often praised Fiorina on the stump and saying that the former CEO gives “Hillary Clinton nightmares. I can just picture Hillary thinking about Carly and tossing and turning and tossing and turning in her jail cell.”
Although it was widely reported that the Cruz campaign was vetting potential vice-presidential candidates, and a Fiorina aide confirmed to the Guardian that she was participating in the vetting process, the announcement of a running mate by a candidate who still has yet to clinch the nomination is historic. The last candidate to do so was Ronald Reagan on the eve of the 1976 Republican national convention. Reagan tapped Pennsylvania senator Richard Schweiker in an unsuccessful attempt to oust the incumbent president, Gerald Ford.Although it was widely reported that the Cruz campaign was vetting potential vice-presidential candidates, and a Fiorina aide confirmed to the Guardian that she was participating in the vetting process, the announcement of a running mate by a candidate who still has yet to clinch the nomination is historic. The last candidate to do so was Ronald Reagan on the eve of the 1976 Republican national convention. Reagan tapped Pennsylvania senator Richard Schweiker in an unsuccessful attempt to oust the incumbent president, Gerald Ford.
AP NEWSALERT: AP Source: Ted Cruz picks former technology executive Carly Fiorina as presidential running mate: https://t.co/UCUyzvPyljAP NEWSALERT: AP Source: Ted Cruz picks former technology executive Carly Fiorina as presidential running mate: https://t.co/UCUyzvPylj
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Corker: Trump gave 'very good speech'Corker: Trump gave 'very good speech'
Senator Bob Corker, chairman of the senate committee on foreign relations, releases a statement saying that “Donald Trump delivered a very good foreign policy speech”:Senator Bob Corker, chairman of the senate committee on foreign relations, releases a statement saying that “Donald Trump delivered a very good foreign policy speech”:
Wednesday, April 27: The day the GOP officially entered the "acceptance" phase pic.twitter.com/vqC7AqwYsbWednesday, April 27: The day the GOP officially entered the "acceptance" phase pic.twitter.com/vqC7AqwYsb
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Senator Cory Gardner, Republican of Colorado, has endorsed Ted Cruz for president.Senator Cory Gardner, Republican of Colorado, has endorsed Ted Cruz for president.
Gardner is a former Marco Rubio supporter and Colorado did not hold a presidential preference contest on the Republican side, opening the door for Cruz’s canny play at the state convention to snap up all the delegates.Gardner is a former Marco Rubio supporter and Colorado did not hold a presidential preference contest on the Republican side, opening the door for Cruz’s canny play at the state convention to snap up all the delegates.
Maybe this is the major Cruz announcement pic.twitter.com/pZniahlFGAMaybe this is the major Cruz announcement pic.twitter.com/pZniahlFGA
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Earlier we had trouble finding positive reactions on Twitter to Trump’s foreign policy speech. Helpfully he is RT’ing some incisive ones:Earlier we had trouble finding positive reactions on Twitter to Trump’s foreign policy speech. Helpfully he is RT’ing some incisive ones:
Stunningly on point foreign policy speech by Donald Trump.He hit ALL the key issues that must be addressed to make America great again.Stunningly on point foreign policy speech by Donald Trump.He hit ALL the key issues that must be addressed to make America great again.
Thank you! WE will MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! https://t.co/aKxoD24IN9Thank you! WE will MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! https://t.co/aKxoD24IN9
#TrumpForeignPolicy God Bless you @realDonaldTrump! You speech= AMAZING! You are true couragoues leader!#TrumpForeignPolicy God Bless you @realDonaldTrump! You speech= AMAZING! You are true couragoues leader!
Thank you! https://t.co/aYbOob1kiTThank you! https://t.co/aYbOob1kiT
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GREATEST FOREIGN POLICY SPEECH SINCE WASHINGTON'S FAREWELL ADDRESS.GREATEST FOREIGN POLICY SPEECH SINCE WASHINGTON'S FAREWELL ADDRESS.
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Cruz to announce Fiorina as running mate, campaign operative saysCruz to announce Fiorina as running mate, campaign operative says
The Guardian is working to confirm that Ted Cruz will declare Carly Fiorina as his running mate in an appearance in Indianapolis this afternoon.The Guardian is working to confirm that Ted Cruz will declare Carly Fiorina as his running mate in an appearance in Indianapolis this afternoon.
Senator Ted Cruz will make an announcement this afternoon that Carly Fiorina will be his VP running mate.Senator Ted Cruz will make an announcement this afternoon that Carly Fiorina will be his VP running mate.
@woodruffbets Yes@woodruffbets Yes
In the 2016 primaries, Carly Fiorina got 37,307 votes. In 2008, Biden got 81,777 votes — most after he dropped out.In the 2016 primaries, Carly Fiorina got 37,307 votes. In 2008, Biden got 81,777 votes — most after he dropped out.
That said, I’ve seen giddy GOP voters line up for 30 minutes to meet Carly, as recently as last month.That said, I’ve seen giddy GOP voters line up for 30 minutes to meet Carly, as recently as last month.
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Hastert sentenced to 15 monthsHastert sentenced to 15 months
CHICAGO (AP) — Judge sentences former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert to 15 months in prison in hush-money case.CHICAGO (AP) — Judge sentences former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert to 15 months in prison in hush-money case.
The Washington Post has tracked down December 1998 CSPAN footage of Hastert talking about why he must impeach Bill Clinton in the name of justice:The Washington Post has tracked down December 1998 CSPAN footage of Hastert talking about why he must impeach Bill Clinton in the name of justice:
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Trump speech: reactionsTrump speech: reactions
Here’s a roundup of reactions from the foreign policyHere’s a roundup of reactions from the foreign policy
Trump making a case for coercive hegemonic stability theory.Trump making a case for coercive hegemonic stability theory.
Why use a teleprompter if @realDonaldTrump was going to give an incoherent foreign policy speech anyway?Why use a teleprompter if @realDonaldTrump was going to give an incoherent foreign policy speech anyway?
former House Intel Chairman Mike Rogers on Trump foreign policy speech: "It was not exactly coherent"former House Intel Chairman Mike Rogers on Trump foreign policy speech: "It was not exactly coherent"
Trump speech is pathetic in terms of understanding the role America plays in the world, how to win War on Terror, and threats we face.Trump speech is pathetic in terms of understanding the role America plays in the world, how to win War on Terror, and threats we face.
Trump is contending that the Obama administration is too timid, but too muscular, too. He'll be the same, but different.Trump is contending that the Obama administration is too timid, but too muscular, too. He'll be the same, but different.
Speech over and it seems like @realDonaldTrump avoided any mention of building a wall on U.S.-Mexican borderSpeech over and it seems like @realDonaldTrump avoided any mention of building a wall on U.S.-Mexican border
According to Trump’s prepared remarks, he used the word “wall” once:According to Trump’s prepared remarks, he used the word “wall” once:
Democrats and Republicans working together got Mr. Gorbachev to heed the words of President Reagan when he said: “tear down this wall.”Democrats and Republicans working together got Mr. Gorbachev to heed the words of President Reagan when he said: “tear down this wall.”
WH Press Secretary Josh Earnest on Trump speech: "Apparently the phonetics are not included on the teleprompter"WH Press Secretary Josh Earnest on Trump speech: "Apparently the phonetics are not included on the teleprompter"
We promise we’re looking for an objective positive reaction to the speech. Oh here’s one:We promise we’re looking for an objective positive reaction to the speech. Oh here’s one:
If Bush 43 or @MittRomney had given this Trump speech as prez candidates, it would be hailed as good politics & interesting worldviewIf Bush 43 or @MittRomney had given this Trump speech as prez candidates, it would be hailed as good politics & interesting worldview
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Ben JacobsBen Jacobs
Ted Cruz is scheduled to make “a major announcement” on Wednesday afternoon that some have speculated might be a potential vice presidential pick. If Cruz does announce a running mate, it would be the first time since Ronald Reagan’s unsuccessful presidential run in 1976 that a candidate has done so before clinching the nomination.Ted Cruz is scheduled to make “a major announcement” on Wednesday afternoon that some have speculated might be a potential vice presidential pick. If Cruz does announce a running mate, it would be the first time since Ronald Reagan’s unsuccessful presidential run in 1976 that a candidate has done so before clinching the nomination.
But, while it’s widely considered that Reagan made a mistake in tapping Pennsylvania senator Richard Schweiker, a liberal Republican, to be his running mate on the eve of the 1976 convention, Cruz refused to condemn the move in a December interview with the Guardian. “Oh, look, one could go back and second guess decisions that are difficult decisions to make,” said Cruz of Reagan’s failed attempt to unite the Republican party. The move alienated many conservative Republicans from the South and famously led to Mississippi Republicans switching their support from Reagan to incumbent Gerald Ford in what proved to be the deathblow to Reagan’s hopes of gaining the GOP nomination that year.But, while it’s widely considered that Reagan made a mistake in tapping Pennsylvania senator Richard Schweiker, a liberal Republican, to be his running mate on the eve of the 1976 convention, Cruz refused to condemn the move in a December interview with the Guardian. “Oh, look, one could go back and second guess decisions that are difficult decisions to make,” said Cruz of Reagan’s failed attempt to unite the Republican party. The move alienated many conservative Republicans from the South and famously led to Mississippi Republicans switching their support from Reagan to incumbent Gerald Ford in what proved to be the deathblow to Reagan’s hopes of gaining the GOP nomination that year.
The major announcement comes the day after Donald Trump romped in the so-called Acela primary in 5 mid-Atlantic and northeastern states. Trump won a majority of the vote in each state and all but 8 of the pledged delegates up for grabs on Tuesday night. It’s an attempt to shift the conversation as Indiana’s crucial primary approaches on May 3.The major announcement comes the day after Donald Trump romped in the so-called Acela primary in 5 mid-Atlantic and northeastern states. Trump won a majority of the vote in each state and all but 8 of the pledged delegates up for grabs on Tuesday night. It’s an attempt to shift the conversation as Indiana’s crucial primary approaches on May 3.
Of the remaining states holding Republican primaries, Indiana not only holds the largest single pot of delegates as it grants the statewide winner 30 delegates but its demographic profile leaves it up for grabs for both Trump and Texas senator Ted Cruz. Polling in the state has Cruz about seven points behind Trump with Ohio governor John Kasich eating up roughly 20% of the vote.Of the remaining states holding Republican primaries, Indiana not only holds the largest single pot of delegates as it grants the statewide winner 30 delegates but its demographic profile leaves it up for grabs for both Trump and Texas senator Ted Cruz. Polling in the state has Cruz about seven points behind Trump with Ohio governor John Kasich eating up roughly 20% of the vote.
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Trump transcriptTrump transcript
Here are Trump’s remarks as prepared for delivery.Here are Trump’s remarks as prepared for delivery.
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Trump winds to his conclusion:Trump winds to his conclusion:
America will continue and continue forever to play the role of peacemaker... but to play that role, we must make America strong again... we must make America respected again, we must make America truly wealthy again. And we must, we have to , we will make America great again.America will continue and continue forever to play the role of peacemaker... but to play that role, we must make America strong again... we must make America respected again, we must make America truly wealthy again. And we must, we have to , we will make America great again.
If we do that perhaps this century can be the most peaceful and prosperous the world has ever, ever known.If we do that perhaps this century can be the most peaceful and prosperous the world has ever, ever known.
Thank you very much everybody, I appreciate it.Thank you very much everybody, I appreciate it.
At no point in the speech was the applause particularly vigorous. Trump is clapped off and it’s over.At no point in the speech was the applause particularly vigorous. Trump is clapped off and it’s over.
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Trump warns against 'false song of globalism'Trump warns against 'false song of globalism'
Trump says the US must resist the “false song of globalism.”Trump says the US must resist the “false song of globalism.”
“The nation-state remains the true foundation for happiness and harmony.” So he’s skeptical of international unions. “We will never enter American into any agreement that reduces our ability to control our own affairs.” He says Nafta has “emptied our states of manufacturing.”“The nation-state remains the true foundation for happiness and harmony.” So he’s skeptical of international unions. “We will never enter American into any agreement that reduces our ability to control our own affairs.” He says Nafta has “emptied our states of manufacturing.”
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Trump: 'We want to bring peace to the world'Trump: 'We want to bring peace to the world'
Trump says he would only send troops to a foreign country when “absolutely necessary” and when there is a plan for “victory with a capital V.”Trump says he would only send troops to a foreign country when “absolutely necessary” and when there is a plan for “victory with a capital V.”
“I will also be prepared to deploy America’s economic resources” – financial leverage and sanctions. “Our power will be used if the others do not play by the rules, in other words, if they do not treat us fairly.”“I will also be prepared to deploy America’s economic resources” – financial leverage and sanctions. “Our power will be used if the others do not play by the rules, in other words, if they do not treat us fairly.”
“If I draw a line in the sand, I will enforce that line in the sand,” believe me.“If I draw a line in the sand, I will enforce that line in the sand,” believe me.
Trump says, however, that he will not deploy troops except as a final measure and that the truer measure of power is being able not to intervene: caution and restraint are signs of strength.Trump says, however, that he will not deploy troops except as a final measure and that the truer measure of power is being able not to intervene: caution and restraint are signs of strength.
“I will never send our finest into battle unless necessary, I mean absolutely necessary.”“I will never send our finest into battle unless necessary, I mean absolutely necessary.”
4) work with allies to spread ‘western civilization’4) work with allies to spread ‘western civilization’
Trump says such a step would do more to inspire positive change than would military interventions.Trump says such a step would do more to inspire positive change than would military interventions.
Trump says he would craft a foreign policy both parties could support. “We want to bring peace to the world. Too much destruction out there.”Trump says he would craft a foreign policy both parties could support. “We want to bring peace to the world. Too much destruction out there.”
“Americans must know that we are putting the American people first again.“Americans must know that we are putting the American people first again.
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Trump: 'easing of tensions with Russia is absolutely possible'Trump: 'easing of tensions with Russia is absolutely possible'
2) rebuild our military2) rebuild our military
– steps include rebuilding the nuclear deterrent and increasing the number of active duty armed troops. Trump says Obama’s 2017 budget deeply cuts military spending, a debatable assertion, depending in part on how much bipartisan blame you assign for sequestration. He says “a great country also takes care of its warriors. Our commitment to them is absolute.”– steps include rebuilding the nuclear deterrent and increasing the number of active duty armed troops. Trump says Obama’s 2017 budget deeply cuts military spending, a debatable assertion, depending in part on how much bipartisan blame you assign for sequestration. He says “a great country also takes care of its warriors. Our commitment to them is absolute.”
3) develop a foreign policy based on American interests3) develop a foreign policy based on American interests
Trump says in 1998 the attacks on US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania demonstrated a foreign policy gone astray. He mispronounces Tanzania “Tan-ZAY-nee-uh”. He says that fighting Isis in the Middle East means vetting allies. He says the US should seek common ground with Russia and China. “I believe an easing of tensions...with Russia, from a position of strength only, is possible, is absolutely possible.” on China, “China respects strength,” but the US has lost all respect by “letting them take advantage of us.”Trump says in 1998 the attacks on US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania demonstrated a foreign policy gone astray. He mispronounces Tanzania “Tan-ZAY-nee-uh”. He says that fighting Isis in the Middle East means vetting allies. He says the US should seek common ground with Russia and China. “I believe an easing of tensions...with Russia, from a position of strength only, is possible, is absolutely possible.” on China, “China respects strength,” but the US has lost all respect by “letting them take advantage of us.”
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Trump: 'we must as a nation must be more unpredictable'Trump: 'we must as a nation must be more unpredictable'
Trump is on to prescriptions:Trump is on to prescriptions:
1) long-term plan to halt spread and reach of radical Islam1) long-term plan to halt spread and reach of radical Islam
– work more closely with allies; work together with any nation in the region threatened by radical Islam, “but this has to be a two-way street.” “And remember, Us and all we are doing, they have to appreciate what we’ve done to them.”– work more closely with allies; work together with any nation in the region threatened by radical Islam, “but this has to be a two-way street.” “And remember, Us and all we are doing, they have to appreciate what we’ve done to them.”
“The struggle against radical Islam also takes place within our homeland,” Trump says. “We must stop importing extremism through senseless immigration policies. We have no idea where these people are coming from.”“The struggle against radical Islam also takes place within our homeland,” Trump says. “We must stop importing extremism through senseless immigration policies. We have no idea where these people are coming from.”
“All you have to do is look at the World Trade Center and September 11.” Trump calls 9/11 the single greatest military catastrophe in the history of the country, because civilians were attacked.“All you have to do is look at the World Trade Center and September 11.” Trump calls 9/11 the single greatest military catastrophe in the history of the country, because civilians were attacked.
On to Isis: “Their days are numbered. I won’t tell them where and I won’t tell them how. We must as a nation must be more unpredictable.”On to Isis: “Their days are numbered. I won’t tell them where and I won’t tell them how. We must as a nation must be more unpredictable.”