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| Trump says he has raised at least $5.6m for veterans groups – campaign live | Trump says he has raised at least $5.6m for veterans groups – campaign live |
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| A federal judge has given the world an unprecedented glimpse into the ruthless business practices Donald Trump used to build his business empire, report the Guardian’s Rupert Neate and Lauren Gambino. | |
| US district court judge Gonzalo Curiel today made public more than 400 pages of Trump University “playbooks” describing how Trump staff should target prospective students’ weaknesses to encourage them to sign up for a $34,995 Gold Elite three-day package. | |
| Trump University staff were instructed to get people to pile on credit card debt and to target their financial weaknesses in an attempt to sell them the high-priced real estate courses. | |
| The documents contained an undated “personal message” from Trump to new enrollees at the school: “Only doers get rich. I know that in these three packed days, you will learn everything to make a million dollars within the next 12 months.” | |
| The courses are now subject to legal proceedings from unhappy clients. | |
| Judge Curiel released the documents, which are central to a class-action lawsuit against Trump University in California, despite sustaining repeated public attacks from Trump, who had fought to keep the details secret. | |
| Curiel ruled that the documents were in the public interest now that Trump is “the front-runner in the Republican nomination in the 2016 presidential race, and has placed the integrity of these court proceedings at issue”. | |
| Trump hit back calling Curiel a “hater”, a “total disgrace” and “biased”. “I have a judge who is a hater of Donald Trump. A hater. He’s a hater,” Trump said at a rally near the courthouse in San Diego. “His name is Gonzalo Curiel. And he is not doing the right thing ... [He] happens to be, we believe, Mexican.” | |
| Curiel, who is Hispanic, is American and was born in Indiana. | |
| Related: Trump's 'playbooks' offer a glimpse into his ruthless business practices | |
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| #FrenchRevolution. | |
| I’d be happy to participate in the #FrenchRevolution. @DavidAFrench is a good guy who left his family after 9/11 to serve his nation. | |
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| A federal prosecutor and former colleague of Gonzalo Curiel, the federal judge presiding over the Trump University fraud case whom Donald Trump has accused of bias because of his Latino heritage, has written Talking Points Memo in response to the candidate’s attacks, calling them “offensive and wrong”: | A federal prosecutor and former colleague of Gonzalo Curiel, the federal judge presiding over the Trump University fraud case whom Donald Trump has accused of bias because of his Latino heritage, has written Talking Points Memo in response to the candidate’s attacks, calling them “offensive and wrong”: |
| These attacks say far less about Judge Curiel than they do about Trump and what he thinks of his own legal case in the Trump University scam (and that’s what it was). Trump knows that he is bound to lose some important decisions in the case and he has decided to preemptively inoculate himself by calling into question the integrity of the umpire. It’s an old trick and for someone who won’t accept responsibility for anything, entirely predictable. He’s giving his supporters a counter-narrative to be able to explain away a lot of bad facts that I expect to emerge in the course of this litigation. Frankly, this case should draw the interest of federal prosecutors to investigate the case as mail and wire fraud, but given the toxic political environment they will probably lay off at least until after the election. | These attacks say far less about Judge Curiel than they do about Trump and what he thinks of his own legal case in the Trump University scam (and that’s what it was). Trump knows that he is bound to lose some important decisions in the case and he has decided to preemptively inoculate himself by calling into question the integrity of the umpire. It’s an old trick and for someone who won’t accept responsibility for anything, entirely predictable. He’s giving his supporters a counter-narrative to be able to explain away a lot of bad facts that I expect to emerge in the course of this litigation. Frankly, this case should draw the interest of federal prosecutors to investigate the case as mail and wire fraud, but given the toxic political environment they will probably lay off at least until after the election. |
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| Conservative columnist, talking head and Weekly Standard editor William Kristol has apparently found a potential seat-filler for his Quixotic third-party candidacy aimed at stopping Donald Trump from winning the White House: David French, a staff writer at the conservative (and anti-Trump) National Review. | Conservative columnist, talking head and Weekly Standard editor William Kristol has apparently found a potential seat-filler for his Quixotic third-party candidacy aimed at stopping Donald Trump from winning the White House: David French, a staff writer at the conservative (and anti-Trump) National Review. |
| Bloomberg Politics, citing sources close to Kristol, reports that French “is open to launching a bid, but that he has not made a final decision.” | Bloomberg Politics, citing sources close to Kristol, reports that French “is open to launching a bid, but that he has not made a final decision.” |
| In an article penned for the June 6 issue of Weekly Standard, Kristol urges conservatives to “resist” the three remaining presidential candidates, and pressing that “resistance means finding a serious and credible independent candidate.” | In an article penned for the June 6 issue of Weekly Standard, Kristol urges conservatives to “resist” the three remaining presidential candidates, and pressing that “resistance means finding a serious and credible independent candidate.” |
| “I happen to know David French,” Kristol writes, after floating his name as a potential candidate. “To say that he would be a better and a more responsible president than Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump is to state a truth that would become self-evident as more Americans got to know him. There are others like him. There are thousands of Americans who - despite a relative lack of fame or fortune - would be manifestly superior to our current choices. And there are many, many others who stand ready to help whoever emerges to have the basic resources, assistance, and infrastructure to mount a credible effort.” | “I happen to know David French,” Kristol writes, after floating his name as a potential candidate. “To say that he would be a better and a more responsible president than Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump is to state a truth that would become self-evident as more Americans got to know him. There are others like him. There are thousands of Americans who - despite a relative lack of fame or fortune - would be manifestly superior to our current choices. And there are many, many others who stand ready to help whoever emerges to have the basic resources, assistance, and infrastructure to mount a credible effort.” |
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| Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton leads presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump by a mere four points in New Jersey, according to a Monmouth University poll that shows 15% of Garden State voters say they are not sure who they plan on voting for. | Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton leads presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump by a mere four points in New Jersey, according to a Monmouth University poll that shows 15% of Garden State voters say they are not sure who they plan on voting for. |
| According to the poll, released this afternoon, Clinton wins 38% of the state’s general-election voters, while Trump wins the support of 34%, with Clinton barely edging out the 3.7% margin of error. When the race is expanded to include third-party candidates, Clinton wins a slightly larger 6% lead over Trump, 37% to 31%. | According to the poll, released this afternoon, Clinton wins 38% of the state’s general-election voters, while Trump wins the support of 34%, with Clinton barely edging out the 3.7% margin of error. When the race is expanded to include third-party candidates, Clinton wins a slightly larger 6% lead over Trump, 37% to 31%. |
| “Based on historical precedent, these undecided minority voters should break strongly for the Democratic nominee,” said Patrick Murray, director of the independent Monmouth University Polling Institute. “On the other hand, not much about the 2016 race has followed historical precedent.” | “Based on historical precedent, these undecided minority voters should break strongly for the Democratic nominee,” said Patrick Murray, director of the independent Monmouth University Polling Institute. “On the other hand, not much about the 2016 race has followed historical precedent.” |
| In a state that has not voted for a Republican presidential candidate since 1988, Clinton leads among women 44% to 28%, while Trump leads among men 40% to 31%. Voters under 35 prefer Clinton (41% to 27%), while voters age 35 to 54, 36% support Clinton and 32% support Trump. Among those age 55 or older, 40% support Trump and 37% support Clinton. | In a state that has not voted for a Republican presidential candidate since 1988, Clinton leads among women 44% to 28%, while Trump leads among men 40% to 31%. Voters under 35 prefer Clinton (41% to 27%), while voters age 35 to 54, 36% support Clinton and 32% support Trump. Among those age 55 or older, 40% support Trump and 37% support Clinton. |
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| Former New Mexico governor and Libertarian presidential nominee Gary Johnson told C-SPAN today that he agrees with the policies of self-described democratic socialist Bernie Sanders 73% of the time. | Former New Mexico governor and Libertarian presidential nominee Gary Johnson told C-SPAN today that he agrees with the policies of self-described democratic socialist Bernie Sanders 73% of the time. |
| “Of course I side with myself 100% of the time, but interestingly, of all the presidential candidates, I next side with Bernie Sanders at 73 percent,” Johnson said. | “Of course I side with myself 100% of the time, but interestingly, of all the presidential candidates, I next side with Bernie Sanders at 73 percent,” Johnson said. |
| “Now, that’s the side of Bernie that has to do with pro-choice, pro-marriage equality, let’s stop with the military interventions, that there is crony capitalism, that government really isn’t fair when it comes to this level playing field, legalize marijuana,” Johnson continued. “Look, 73% of what Bernie says I agree with. We come to a ‘T’ in the road when it comes to economics. I would really argue that if we absolutely had a fair system of economics, that free markets, that we would do a lot better than going down the going down the path of socialism.” | “Now, that’s the side of Bernie that has to do with pro-choice, pro-marriage equality, let’s stop with the military interventions, that there is crony capitalism, that government really isn’t fair when it comes to this level playing field, legalize marijuana,” Johnson continued. “Look, 73% of what Bernie says I agree with. We come to a ‘T’ in the road when it comes to economics. I would really argue that if we absolutely had a fair system of economics, that free markets, that we would do a lot better than going down the going down the path of socialism.” |
| Aligning himself with Sanders is a canny move on the part of the former governor. With disapproval ratings among the two likely major-party nominees at record highs and growing dissatisfaction with the primary process by Sanders supporters, Johnson appears to be positioning himself as a potential alternative to likely Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, who hasn’t found her footing in the bid to unify liberal voters behind her candidacy. | Aligning himself with Sanders is a canny move on the part of the former governor. With disapproval ratings among the two likely major-party nominees at record highs and growing dissatisfaction with the primary process by Sanders supporters, Johnson appears to be positioning himself as a potential alternative to likely Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, who hasn’t found her footing in the bid to unify liberal voters behind her candidacy. |
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| Bernie Sanders holds rally in Santa Cruz, California | Bernie Sanders holds rally in Santa Cruz, California |
| Watch it live here: | Watch it live here: |
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| Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump took aim at the political press at a news conference in New York earlier today, saying they were “among the most dishonest people” he has ever met. | Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump took aim at the political press at a news conference in New York earlier today, saying they were “among the most dishonest people” he has ever met. |
| Trump made the comments during a news conference on donations to veterans’ groups. Several journalists questioned Trump’s treatment of them, saying it was their right to ask questions and vet presidential candidates. | Trump made the comments during a news conference on donations to veterans’ groups. Several journalists questioned Trump’s treatment of them, saying it was their right to ask questions and vet presidential candidates. |
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| First there was Megyn Kelly – and now Judge Gonzalo Curiel? | First there was Megyn Kelly – and now Judge Gonzalo Curiel? |
| Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked a new nemesis in the last week, in the form of Curiel, who is presiding over one of two class-action lawsuits accusing Trump University of fraud. The judge has ruled that the lawsuit can go forward. | Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked a new nemesis in the last week, in the form of Curiel, who is presiding over one of two class-action lawsuits accusing Trump University of fraud. The judge has ruled that the lawsuit can go forward. |
| Curiel was born in Indiana to Mexican parents, but Trump has referred to him as “Mexican”. | Curiel was born in Indiana to Mexican parents, but Trump has referred to him as “Mexican”. |
| Trump saying he can't get a fair trial because his judge, born in Illinois, is "Spanish" and "Mexican." Should he only get white judges? | Trump saying he can't get a fair trial because his judge, born in Illinois, is "Spanish" and "Mexican." Should he only get white judges? |
| Trump explained today that he calls Curiel Mexican “because I’m a man of principle.” | Trump explained today that he calls Curiel Mexican “because I’m a man of principle.” |
| pic.twitter.com/ZUcoHu1LM2 | pic.twitter.com/ZUcoHu1LM2 |
| Trump said he could settle the case but he would not because the judge had been “very, very unfair”: | Trump said he could settle the case but he would not because the judge had been “very, very unfair”: |
| Trump went on a lengthy diatribe against the Trump U judge today: "Why antagonize? Because I don’t care." pic.twitter.com/3r8ysnakOI | Trump went on a lengthy diatribe against the Trump U judge today: "Why antagonize? Because I don’t care." pic.twitter.com/3r8ysnakOI |
| Read further here. | Read further here. |
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| Clinton proposal to 'support military families' | Clinton proposal to 'support military families' |
| As Trump held his news conference detailing donations to veterans’ groups, the Hillary Clinton campaign released a new policy paper describing ways she would support military families as president. | As Trump held his news conference detailing donations to veterans’ groups, the Hillary Clinton campaign released a new policy paper describing ways she would support military families as president. |
| Clinton’s paper lists six bullet points: | Clinton’s paper lists six bullet points: |
| In his appearance, Trump said that “politicians” had failed to care for military families, while he, in contrast, had coordinated a fundraising effort and was making direct donations. | In his appearance, Trump said that “politicians” had failed to care for military families, while he, in contrast, had coordinated a fundraising effort and was making direct donations. |
| “Find out how much Hillary Clinton’s given to the veterans,” Trump said. “Nothing.” | “Find out how much Hillary Clinton’s given to the veterans,” Trump said. “Nothing.” |
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| The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a union challenge seeking to restore health and pension benefits for more than 1,000 workers at the Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, the AP reports: | The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a union challenge seeking to restore health and pension benefits for more than 1,000 workers at the Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, the AP reports: |
| The justices let stand lower court rulings in favor of the former Trump Entertainment Resorts, once run by presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. | The justices let stand lower court rulings in favor of the former Trump Entertainment Resorts, once run by presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. |
| But the union indicated it will continue to picket the casino, which is now owned by billionaire investor Carl Icahn. | But the union indicated it will continue to picket the casino, which is now owned by billionaire investor Carl Icahn. |
| The company filed for bankruptcy protection in 2014 and a federal bankruptcy judge imposed cost savings sought by the company. They included terminating health insurance and pension benefits for unionized workers. | The company filed for bankruptcy protection in 2014 and a federal bankruptcy judge imposed cost savings sought by the company. They included terminating health insurance and pension benefits for unionized workers. |
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| Sanders pooh-poohs Clinton’s Jerry Brown endorsement, saying he prefers the support of health care workers to political professionals: | Sanders pooh-poohs Clinton’s Jerry Brown endorsement, saying he prefers the support of health care workers to political professionals: |
| . @BernieSanders back to lobby, re @JerryBrownGov, says he'd rather have nurses union support than 'establishment' pic.twitter.com/ipldgbjRby | . @BernieSanders back to lobby, re @JerryBrownGov, says he'd rather have nurses union support than 'establishment' pic.twitter.com/ipldgbjRby |
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| Donald Trump has argued that he will be able to turn states that have been falling Democrat in presidential years – New York, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania – Republican (update: Clinton leads Trump in a new Siena College poll of New York by 21 points, 52-31). So far that’s just a claim by Trump, but we’ll keep reporting and watching the polls. | Donald Trump has argued that he will be able to turn states that have been falling Democrat in presidential years – New York, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania – Republican (update: Clinton leads Trump in a new Siena College poll of New York by 21 points, 52-31). So far that’s just a claim by Trump, but we’ll keep reporting and watching the polls. |
| Hillary Clinton, meanwhile, has her own dreams about swiping a state from the other side – specifically, Texas, which will award 38 electoral votes. | Hillary Clinton, meanwhile, has her own dreams about swiping a state from the other side – specifically, Texas, which will award 38 electoral votes. |
| The following passage is from a thorough new Clinton profile by Rebecca Traister: | The following passage is from a thorough new Clinton profile by Rebecca Traister: |
| Not just Trump who harbors unrealistic dreams of expanding map (from @rtraister HRC piece) https://t.co/tPtJHRW4ZN pic.twitter.com/54oh0QC93m | Not just Trump who harbors unrealistic dreams of expanding map (from @rtraister HRC piece) https://t.co/tPtJHRW4ZN pic.twitter.com/54oh0QC93m |
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| Sanders to speak on health care | Sanders to speak on health care |
| Vermont senator Bernie Sanders is scheduled to hold a news conference shortly on the topic of health care. Here’s a live video stream: | Vermont senator Bernie Sanders is scheduled to hold a news conference shortly on the topic of health care. Here’s a live video stream: |
| .@BernieSanders says US health care system is "inhumane & insane," renews call for single-payer with @NationalNurses pic.twitter.com/9rnutmk6tC | .@BernieSanders says US health care system is "inhumane & insane," renews call for single-payer with @NationalNurses pic.twitter.com/9rnutmk6tC |
| Sanders "press conference" = he gives a speech, takes no questions. Organizer asks if there are any Qs "about single payer" for nurses. Nope | Sanders "press conference" = he gives a speech, takes no questions. Organizer asks if there are any Qs "about single payer" for nurses. Nope |
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| Clinton leads Sanders in California polling | Clinton leads Sanders in California polling |
| Hillary Clinton leads Bernie Sanders in the three latest polls of California voters, one week out from the primary. | Hillary Clinton leads Bernie Sanders in the three latest polls of California voters, one week out from the primary. |
| A SurveyUSA/KABC/SCNG poll of 803 Democratic likely voters conducted from 19-22 May has Clinton up 57-39 on Sanders. | A SurveyUSA/KABC/SCNG poll of 803 Democratic likely voters conducted from 19-22 May has Clinton up 57-39 on Sanders. |
| A Public Policy Institute of California poll of 552 Democratic likely voters conducted from 13-22 May has Clinton up 46-44 on Sanders. | A Public Policy Institute of California poll of 552 Democratic likely voters conducted from 13-22 May has Clinton up 46-44 on Sanders. |
| A YouGov/Hoover Institution poll of 694 Democratic likely voters conducted from 4-16 May has Clinton up 51-38. | A YouGov/Hoover Institution poll of 694 Democratic likely voters conducted from 4-16 May has Clinton up 51-38. |
| The HuffPost pollster average of polls in the race has Clinton up by 12 points: | The HuffPost pollster average of polls in the race has Clinton up by 12 points: |
| FiveThirtyEight’s forecasting tool has Clinton the 97% favorite to win the state (but the tool has missed badly for example in Indiana). | FiveThirtyEight’s forecasting tool has Clinton the 97% favorite to win the state (but the tool has missed badly for example in Indiana). |
| Turning to the latest general election polling in New Jersey, a Monmouth University poll detects a slight-ish advantage for Clinton, held in check by robust support for Trump among white voters. Strikingly, the poll detects an inversion of the usual home-court-advantage logic of politics, which holds that local associations benefit nonlocal candidates. Trump would lose significant support in the state, the polls finds, if he chose New Jersey governor Chris Christie as a running mate: | Turning to the latest general election polling in New Jersey, a Monmouth University poll detects a slight-ish advantage for Clinton, held in check by robust support for Trump among white voters. Strikingly, the poll detects an inversion of the usual home-court-advantage logic of politics, which holds that local associations benefit nonlocal candidates. Trump would lose significant support in the state, the polls finds, if he chose New Jersey governor Chris Christie as a running mate: |
| Amazing stat: Picking Christie for VP would make 42% of NJ voters LESS likely to vote Trump. Just 8% say more likely. Per @MonmouthPoll. | Amazing stat: Picking Christie for VP would make 42% of NJ voters LESS likely to vote Trump. Just 8% say more likely. Per @MonmouthPoll. |