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Hillary Clinton looks to final primaries to claim nomination – election live
Clinton wins New Jersey as Sanders eyes California upset – primaries live
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Trump: angry Republicans should 'get over it'
Clinton: live video stream
Donald Trump says that Republicans who are angry over his comments that a district court judge made a racially-motivated ruling against him should “get over it,” the AP reports:
Here’s a live video stream of the Clinton event at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. She’s expected to speak shortly.
In an interview with Fox News Tuesday, Trump said that he doesn’t care where the judge comes from, reversing his position he took in a CNN interview last week that Judge Gonzalo Curiel could not preside fairly over the case because he’s of “Mexican heritage.”
I hope the glass doesn't actually shatter 😱 pic.twitter.com/nPAkoJfiSz
In a statement earlier Tuesday, Trump said that his comments were “misconstrued,” but added that based on the ruling he received, he is “justified in questioning” whether he’s received a fair trial.
Asked about those in the Republican Party who refuse to endorse him, Trump said: “it’s okay if they don’t. but they have to get over it, they shouldn’t be so angry for so long.”
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Trump today:
I do not feel that one’s heritage makes them incapable of being impartial...
Trump in March 2015:
I hope the Mexican judge is more honest than the Mexican businessmen who used the court system to avoid paying me the money they owe me.
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He’s for Sanders. Mom is for Clinton. But in the end, they say, they’re against Trump.
The Guardian’s Lauren Gambino is at Clinton’s Brooklyn party:
Derrick Matai & his mom make a house divided over Hillary and Bernie but they agree it's time to unite against Trump pic.twitter.com/hv9R7HVyJi
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Trump previews his speech, to begin, he says, in about 15 minutes.
He’s going to talk about “our great journey”:
I will be speaking about our great journey to the Republican nomination at 9:00 P.M. The movement toward a country that WINS again continues
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Trump's first endorsee loses primary
Trump omits talk of building a border wall
Ben Jacobs
Two notable points from Trump: no questions from the media – and no wall:
The first congressional candidate to be endorsed by Donald Trump lost her primary in a landslide on Tuesday night, writes Guardian politics reporter Ben Jacobs:
No questions from the media. Trump and family walk off stage to "We Are The Champions"
North Carolina congresswoman Renee Ellmers lost her primary to fellow incumbent George Holding by an almost 2-to-1 margin. With 57% of precincts reporting, Holding had 53% to Ellmers’ 24%.
I think this is the first time Trump has ever spoken without mentioning the wall
Ellmers was one of the first members of Congress to endorse Trump and the presumptive nominee returned the favor, recording a robocall on her behalf. Trump’s support proved insufficient as Holding, backed by a number of conservative groups including Club for Growth, romped to victory.
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The rare incumbent-on-incumbent primary was prompted by court-ordered redistricting which threw the two Republicans into the same district.
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Ellmers had long been controversial among some conservatives for her support for immigration reform and relative moderation on abortion. She had been considered a leadership ally on Capitol Hill. In contrast, Holding, a former Jesse Helms staffer, had a solidly conservative record.
Clinton to address reporters
Holding’s win suggests that Trump still doesn’t have coattails down ballot and that he has a ways to go to consolidate his support within the GOP.
Clinton is expected to take the stage any time. The Guardian’s Lauren Gambino is in the crowd:
Supporters hold signs that spell History with a Hillary campaign, the other sign: "caution: shattered glass" pic.twitter.com/nvXcQjIwKD
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Trump wins New Mexico
Donald Trump is knocking down these single-major-candidate contests one after another. Hillary Clinton has been declared the winner in only one state tonight while he has been declared the winner in three!
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Clinton tweets: 'History made'
It appears Hillary Clinton is about to announce an unequivocal victory in the Democratic nominating contest:
Tonight, we can say with pride that, in America, there is no barrier too great and no ceiling too high to break. pic.twitter.com/7vbGPJe543
To every little girl who dreams big: Yes, you can be anything you want—even president. Tonight is for you. -H pic.twitter.com/jq7fKlfwGV
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Trump describes 'America First' vision
“We can turn this all around. We’re going to do it by putting America first,” Trump says, continuing his pivot.
Trump says “America first” means entering no conflict abroad “unless it makes us safer as a nation.” “This is the opposite of Hillary’s foreign policy,” Trump says, naming Libya, Iraq, Iran, and Syria.
On trade, America first means the American worker will have his or her job protected from unfair foreign competition... no TPP, you’re right about that... we are only going to have great trade deals.
On energy policy, America first means “opening up America’s great potential to bring wealth and prosperity to our own workers” including miners “who have been mistreated.
On economic policy, it’s tax and regulatory policies that keep jobs here, lower taxes, and ease regulations to help small businesses and companies.
On immigration, it means “protecting the jobs, wages and security of American workers, whether they’re first or tenth generation.” “The beauty of America first is that it brings us all together.” [No mention of building the wall there.]
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Trump wins South Dakota
The AP projects it as Trump speaks.
Donald Trump has just crossed the barrier of 1237 *bound* delegates thanks to his victory in South Dakota.
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Republican governor teeters on Trump
Trump describes a crumbling national infrastructure:
Nevada governor Brian Sandoval, who previously had pledged to support the Republican presidential nominee, now says he “cannot say” he will vote for Trump, the New York Times reports:
“I’ve visited the crumbling cities and the struggling schools.”
.@GovSandoval, 2-term Nevada gov & Hispanic former judge, TEETERS:"at this time I cannot say I will definitely vote for Mr. Trump."
HE says “America is being taken apart piece by piece and auctioned off to the highest bidder.”
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Whoever gave Trump a talking-to before this speech, they really got his attention.
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Trump wins New Jersey, AP projects
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Based on few results, AP makes it pseudo-official: Donald Trump has won his one-major-candidate race in the state’s Republican primary.
Trump announces anti-Clinton speech
BREAKING: Trump wins Republican primary in New Jersey. @AP race call at 8:33 p.m. EDT. #Election2016 #APracecall pic.twitter.com/Z6zgp1pxUf
Monday of next week, he says, he will unpack “everything that’s going on with the Clintons.”
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He says Hillary Clinton turned the state department into a “private hedge fund.”
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He’s speaking in a measured, even voice. He’s reading. It’s a solid anti-establishment political speech. No sharp edges. This is right out of insurgent politics 101:
The New Jersey result trickles on in.
“I’ve traveled to many of our states and seen the suffering in peoples’ eyes.”
Only significant vote in NJ now from Gloucester County (South Jersey), where Clinton leads 56-44%. She won county by 25 in '08.
While we wait, let’s see what’s in tomorrow’s papers...
Tomorrow's front page of @NYDailyNews: pic.twitter.com/MCVQoRNWBe
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Trump to address supporters
Buckle up, America. Trump is scheduled to speak, as Wolf Blitzer would say, “at the top of the hour”. I.e. in maybe 30 minutes, or more, or less.
Clinton is expected to follow closely after Trump.
They've just done the final mic check at Trump's presser in NY.
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Sabrina Siddiqui
Most Democrats remain confident that Bernie Sanders will not simply support Hillary Clinton but also rally his legion of followers behind her candidacy, writes Guardian politics reporter Sabrina Siddiqui:
Senator Sherrod Brown, a progressive favorite who has worked closely with Sanders in the Senate, said the disagreements between the Democratic candidates paled in comparison to their differences with the Republican Party.
“I think Bernie has a strong belief that Donald Trump would be a disaster,” Brown said in an interview with MSNBC on Tuesday evening.
“You’re going to see Bernie on his timetable be strongly supportive of Hillary Clinton. I think they will work things out, and I think that Hillary understands the importance of Bernie Sanders to the Democratic Party now and to her efforts.”
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The moving sight of a young citizen in an early encounter with the national politics:
Small child wearing "Make America Great Again" holds a "the silent majority stands with Trump" sign: pic.twitter.com/inThCZFw28
Re everyone making hilarious (ahem) jokes about men in heels, the men at Trump's golf club event are resplendent in suits and pastel polos.
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Results!
Trump appears with his children while announcing his campaign received more primary votes than any in GOP history pic.twitter.com/5Cp1FRy45r
First tiny trickle of votes in NJ from rural Warren County, which Clinton won by 14 points in 08. She's up 8 with 221 votes counted.
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Don’t delay – our comprehensive results tracker is right here.
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Trump: Clintons have turned 'politics of personal enrichment into an art form'
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“Every election year politicians promise change,” Trump says.
Bernie Sanders is getting out every last vote. Now he’s in the Silverlake neighborhood of Los Angeles:
But he says they don’t really want to change the system because it’s rigged in their favor.
Now Bernie's at a coffee shop in Silverlake. "Everybody gonna vote!" pic.twitter.com/pemPCsga7o
“I beat a rigged system by winning with overwhelming support,” Trump says. “The only way you could win.”
Bernie meets an infant. "California is a very liberal state. They let one-year-olds vote!" This was adorable pic.twitter.com/9oCos15yVb
“After years of disappointment there is one thing we all have learned... You can’t fix a rigged system with the very people who rigged it... We can’t solve our problems by relying on the people who created it.
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“The Clintons have turned the politics of personal enrichment into an art form for themselves.” HE accuses them of selling government contracts and selling favors.
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Trump invites Sanders supporters to join him
Patriotic bunting at the Clinton event...
Trump invites Sanders supporters – “left out of the vote by the rigged system of superdelegates” to join him – we welcome you “with open arms” he says.
The stage is set pic.twitter.com/p3NFZrKtAg
He also invites Sanders supporters who object to US trade deals to join his campaign.
... and what appears to be a lovely sunset at Trump’s golf course:
Some people say I’m too much of a fighter. My preference is always peace, however. And I’ve shown that. I’ve shown that for a long time...
Glamor of Trump golf club mixed with Secret Service security for media pic.twitter.com/KrbPpnEmiT
My goal is always again to bring people together. But if I’m forced to fight for something I really care about, I will never ever back down.
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He sounds like a new candidate.
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Clinton to congratulate Sanders
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The Guardian’s Sabrina Siddiqui reports that Clinton’s speech will contain a line with a clear subtext: don’t let the door hit you on the way out.
Trump: 'I understand the responsibility' of leading GOP
Clinton aide says HRC will congratulate Bernie Sanders and his supporters "on the campaign he has run" in speech tonight.
Trump is flanked by his daughter Ivanka and wife Melania. He’s speaking unlike himself, a bit -- of a Teleprompter. “This is a testament to people who believe that real change – not Obama change – is possible.”
Aide says Clinton will also acknowledge being first woman nominee "in the context of historical progress for our country."
Trump sounds... chastened?
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I understand the responsibility of carrying the mantle, and I will never ever let you down... I will make you proud of our party and of the movement.
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And here’s Trump. Here’s that live stream again.
Clinton props switch from campaign signs to US flags
“We’re only getting started and it’s gonna be beautiful,” Trump says.
Lauren Gambino
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The Guardian’s Lauren Gambino is inside the Hillary Clinton event at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
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“Hundreds of supporters waving American flags crowded into the spacious Duggal Greenhouse at the Navy Yard in Brooklyn in anticipation of Clinton’s big victory speech,” Lauren writes:
Clinton projected to win New Jersey
The flags are a notable change from the blue campaign signs that have so far decorated her rallies, a symbol of a transition between the contest winding down and the one looming ahead.
Hillary Clinton has won the New Jersey primary, the AP projects.
Outside, a line snaked around the building, as the sun set over a sweeping view of the Williamsburg bridge. It’s a picturesque setting for a historic moment, nearly one year after Clinton entered the race with a speech on nearby Roosevelt Island.
It’s unclear as yet how many of the state’s 126 Democratic delegates Clinton will scoop up. Delegates are awarded proportionally. Clinton needs about 200 additional pledged delegates to win an outright majority of pledged delegates.
The crowd is ebullient, helped only slightly by the concession stand selling beer and wine. Sporadic cheers erupt every few minutes and those standing in the risers pop up to shout and cheer.
Crowd brakes out in cheers as tv turns on to MSNBC announcing less than 2 minutes until polls close in New Jersey pic.twitter.com/Adl8gZsxf0
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Polls close in New Jersey
Polling stations in New Jersey, where Hillary Clinton is the favorite in the Democratic race, have closed.
Clinton defeated Barack Obama 54-44 in the state’s 2008 Democratic primary. Clinton also performed strongly this year in neighboring New York, which she won by 16 points.
The polls have closed in New Jersey. They've also closed in the CDT part of South Dakota--so have an eye on those results, too
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Donald Trump made his first endorsement in a congressional race, encouraging Republican primary voters to back Renee Ellmers, who was running for reelection in North Carolina’s second congressional district. The district had been redrawn since Ellmers’ last election.
It did not work:
WITNESS THE POWER OF TRUMP'S ENDORSEMENT: NC-2 Rep. Renee Ellmers is getting destroyed so badly in her primary she's competing for 3rd.
Trump endorsed Ellmers, who's taking 3rd place in #NC02. But redistricting and $ were against her and he barely helped her.
Farewell to Rep. Rene Ellmers, who ran an anti-Ground Zero Mosque ad once despite being in North Carolina.
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The Guardian’s Nicky Woolf is on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles for a Bernie Sanders meet-and-greet before polls close. Sanders took a brief walk up Hollywood Boulevard, talking to people and asking if they’ve voted, Nicky reports:
Bernie Sanders on Hollywood boulevard. He just met Minnie Mouse pic.twitter.com/PGCmACY8fh
He asked Minnie - really Sylvia Pinda - if she voted, and she said yes. She just told the guardian that she voted for him, in fact.
He's walking along, meeting voters. And, back in the motorcade pic.twitter.com/1lUXBTs7pp
