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Donald Trump dismisses Republican concerns: 'I can win either way' – campaign live Donald Trump dismisses Republican concerns: 'I can win either way' – campaign live
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Martin Pengelly
So much for the shows. While we digest what was said about Donald Trump, the Orlando shooting, the terror threat and gun control, here’s a piece from Washington correspondent David Smith.
David went to West Virginia this weekend to investigate the National Alliance, the far-right group which was this week linked by the Southern Law Poverty Center to the suspect in the death of the British MP Jo Cox.
Roaring up the gravel track on a Yamaha Grizzly ATV, Dave Pringle is wearing a long beard, ponytail, a camouflage hunting cap and shorts. His dark blue T-shirt says “Hillary for prison 2016”. His right arm has a tattoo with the words, “molon labe” – the ancient Greek battle cry, “Come and take them”.
Pringle, a gunsmith, is chief of staff at the National Alliance (NA), a fascist group that apparently sold books to Thomas Mair, the man charged with the murder of British MP Jo Cox. On Saturday, speaking to the Guardian over a padlocked gate at the organisation’s 364-acre “campus” in the Appalachian mountains, he denied all knowledge of Mair.
“If he bought the books from Amazon.com, could he be linked to [its founder] Jeff Bezos?” he demanded. “Lots of people buy books. I’ve been buying from New Vanguard [the NA’s propaganda arm] since 1989 and guess how many crimes I’ve committed? Zero.”
The full piece is here:
Related: Possible link to Jo Cox killing puts US neo-Nazi group back into focus
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Ryan: follow your conscience on TrumpRyan: follow your conscience on Trump
Paul Ryan, the highest ranking Republican in Washington DC, has told Republicans in Congress they should listen to their conscience when it comes to voting for Donald Trump.Paul Ryan, the highest ranking Republican in Washington DC, has told Republicans in Congress they should listen to their conscience when it comes to voting for Donald Trump.
NBC’s Chuck Todd asks him: “Do you think it is that members in the House Republican Conference follow your conscience?”NBC’s Chuck Todd asks him: “Do you think it is that members in the House Republican Conference follow your conscience?”
“Oh, absolutely. The last thing I would do is tell anybody to do something that’s contrary to their conscience,” Ryan replies. “Of course I wouldn’t do that. Look, believe me, Chuck. I get that this is a very strange situation.“Oh, absolutely. The last thing I would do is tell anybody to do something that’s contrary to their conscience,” Ryan replies. “Of course I wouldn’t do that. Look, believe me, Chuck. I get that this is a very strange situation.
“He’s a very unique nominee. But I feel as a responsibility institutionally as the Speaker of the House that I should not be leading some chasm in the middle of our party. Because you know what I know that’ll do? That’ll definitely knock us out of the White House.”“He’s a very unique nominee. But I feel as a responsibility institutionally as the Speaker of the House that I should not be leading some chasm in the middle of our party. Because you know what I know that’ll do? That’ll definitely knock us out of the White House.”
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Trump: 'we have to look at racial profiling'Trump: 'we have to look at racial profiling'
Donald Trump has told CBS host John Dickerson that the US should “look at” racial profiling of Muslims by law enforcement.Donald Trump has told CBS host John Dickerson that the US should “look at” racial profiling of Muslims by law enforcement.
Trump began with a call for communities to report people with violent or alarming behavior, as has become clear patterns in the man who killed 49 people in Orlando last week. “We have to report,” Trump said. “The big thing we’re missing here is that people have to report when they see somebody.Trump began with a call for communities to report people with violent or alarming behavior, as has become clear patterns in the man who killed 49 people in Orlando last week. “We have to report,” Trump said. “The big thing we’re missing here is that people have to report when they see somebody.
“This man was pretty much unhinged. And actually, I guess it was the gun store owner that did report and he reported him when he went in to buy all sorts of body armor and other things, he reported him to the authorities, law enforcement. And you know, very sadly, nothing was done. It could have been prevented.”“This man was pretty much unhinged. And actually, I guess it was the gun store owner that did report and he reported him when he went in to buy all sorts of body armor and other things, he reported him to the authorities, law enforcement. And you know, very sadly, nothing was done. It could have been prevented.”
Though the owner did report the gunman’s suspicious behavior, the gunman bought nothing at the store and left no name or receipt, leaving the FBI with no clues about his identity.Though the owner did report the gunman’s suspicious behavior, the gunman bought nothing at the store and left no name or receipt, leaving the FBI with no clues about his identity.
Trump appeared to suggest that there are “red flags” that should signal someone as a suspect. He uses San Bernardino as an example – but ignores or omits that the shooters in that attack and the gunman last week had bought guns and ammunition legally.Trump appeared to suggest that there are “red flags” that should signal someone as a suspect. He uses San Bernardino as an example – but ignores or omits that the shooters in that attack and the gunman last week had bought guns and ammunition legally.
Dickerson points out the similarities in Trump’s proposals to racial profiling. Dickerson points out the similarities in Trump’s proposals to racial profiling. Trump had said “I don’t know” when asked whether a Muslim buying ammunition and weapons should be subject to “extra scrutiny”.
Trump’s response: “Well, I think profiling is something that we’re going to have to start thinking about as a country. And other countries do it; you look at Israel and you look at others and they do it successfully. You know, I hate the concept of profiling. Trump’s response to Dickerson’s observation: “Well, I think profiling is something that we’re going to have to start thinking about as a country. And other countries do it; you look at Israel and you look at others and they do it successfully. You know, I hate the concept of profiling.
“But we have to start using common sense and we have to use, you know, we have to use our heads. We really have to look at profiling. We have to look at it seriously. And other countries do it, and it’s not the worst thing to do. I hate the concept of profiling, but we have to use common sense. We’re not using common sense.”“But we have to start using common sense and we have to use, you know, we have to use our heads. We really have to look at profiling. We have to look at it seriously. And other countries do it, and it’s not the worst thing to do. I hate the concept of profiling, but we have to use common sense. We’re not using common sense.”
The Republican candidate also stands buy his call to surveil mosques – claiming that “they’re doing it in France” and “actually closing down mosques” there.The Republican candidate also stands buy his call to surveil mosques – claiming that “they’re doing it in France” and “actually closing down mosques” there.
Related: Trump and Clinton on guns: two visions of race, justice and policing in the USRelated: Trump and Clinton on guns: two visions of race, justice and policing in the US
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NRA president Wayne LaPierre is next on CBS’s Face the Nation, with host John Dickerson.NRA president Wayne LaPierre is next on CBS’s Face the Nation, with host John Dickerson.
LaPierre makes a perfunctory nod to the grief in Orlando and turns to politics.LaPierre makes a perfunctory nod to the grief in Orlando and turns to politics.
“What happened this week is the president and the whole gun ban movement said, ‘hey, look over here,’” LaPierre says “They want to cover their butts and not talk about it. You can’t save the country with politics.”“What happened this week is the president and the whole gun ban movement said, ‘hey, look over here,’” LaPierre says “They want to cover their butts and not talk about it. You can’t save the country with politics.”
He insists that it’s about terrorism, and runs through a hypothetical scenario in which the watchlist gun ban were in force.He insists that it’s about terrorism, and runs through a hypothetical scenario in which the watchlist gun ban were in force.
“There would’ve been a ping, going to the federal government,” he says, “there would’ve been a three-day delay. If the government wanted to stop it they could go to court. They could stop it.“There would’ve been a ping, going to the federal government,” he says, “there would’ve been a three-day delay. If the government wanted to stop it they could go to court. They could stop it.
“What law enforcement wants to do 99% of the time is they would’ve let it go, they want to watch, build [evidence], patterns.”“What law enforcement wants to do 99% of the time is they would’ve let it go, they want to watch, build [evidence], patterns.”
These delays and procedures would only alert suspects, LaPierre argues. “The minute you delay you’re tipping off the bad guy.”These delays and procedures would only alert suspects, LaPierre argues. “The minute you delay you’re tipping off the bad guy.”
Confronted with the question of why do people need the right to own weapons that can rattle off huge numbers of rounds in a matter of seconds, LaPierre dodges. He says banning assault weapons wouldn’t stop terrorists from acquiring those weapons – ignoring completely the question of what place those guns have in homes.Confronted with the question of why do people need the right to own weapons that can rattle off huge numbers of rounds in a matter of seconds, LaPierre dodges. He says banning assault weapons wouldn’t stop terrorists from acquiring those weapons – ignoring completely the question of what place those guns have in homes.
Finally Dickerson asks about Donald Trump’s claim that if clubgoers had had guns they could have stopped the gunman in Orlando.Finally Dickerson asks about Donald Trump’s claim that if clubgoers had had guns they could have stopped the gunman in Orlando.
“I don’t think you should have firearms where people are drinking, but I’ll tell you this every American needs to start having a security plan to protect ourselves because they are coming.”“I don’t think you should have firearms where people are drinking, but I’ll tell you this every American needs to start having a security plan to protect ourselves because they are coming.”
He does not say who “they” are except in generalizations about “bad guys” and “terrorists”.He does not say who “they” are except in generalizations about “bad guys” and “terrorists”.
LaPierre then says that his differences with Trump on this – and the watchlist ban – “don’t matter”.LaPierre then says that his differences with Trump on this – and the watchlist ban – “don’t matter”.
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Trump: I can win without RepublicansTrump: I can win without Republicans
On NBC, the presumptive nominee of the Republican party has declared he can win without the support of Republicans in Congress.On NBC, the presumptive nominee of the Republican party has declared he can win without the support of Republicans in Congress.
“Look, we are going to raise a lot of money. I’ve raised a lot of money this weekend. I’m raising it for the Republican party. I mean, I’m doing a good job,” Trump said, in an interview recorded before a Las Vegas rally on Saturday.“Look, we are going to raise a lot of money. I’ve raised a lot of money this weekend. I’m raising it for the Republican party. I mean, I’m doing a good job,” Trump said, in an interview recorded before a Las Vegas rally on Saturday.
He compliments Republican chairman Reince Priebus – by way of saying Priebus complimented Trump: “He’ll say that we’ve done an amazing job in a very short period of time. We’re going to have a great convention and I think we’re going to go on to a great victory.He compliments Republican chairman Reince Priebus – by way of saying Priebus complimented Trump: “He’ll say that we’ve done an amazing job in a very short period of time. We’re going to have a great convention and I think we’re going to go on to a great victory.
“It would be nice if the Republicans stuck together. I think because I’m a different kind of a candidate and – and Paul Ryan said that that I’m a different kind of candidate. I think that I win either way. I can win one way or the other.“It would be nice if the Republicans stuck together. I think because I’m a different kind of a candidate and – and Paul Ryan said that that I’m a different kind of candidate. I think that I win either way. I can win one way or the other.
With or without them?With or without them?
Trump: “I do believe that but – I think – because I obviously won the primaries without them. You know, I’m an outsider and I won the primaries. I do believe that we can win either way, but it would be nice if we stuck together.”Trump: “I do believe that but – I think – because I obviously won the primaries without them. You know, I’m an outsider and I won the primaries. I do believe that we can win either way, but it would be nice if we stuck together.”
TV interviewer: why aren't you raising money to buy TV ads?Trump: Look at what we are doing right now. This is like a commercial.TV interviewer: why aren't you raising money to buy TV ads?Trump: Look at what we are doing right now. This is like a commercial.
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The National Rifle Association’s chief lobbyist, Chris Cox, is next on the ABC show.The National Rifle Association’s chief lobbyist, Chris Cox, is next on the ABC show.
Karl presses him hard on his arguments for the right to own assault weapons and the NRA’s suggestion that the FBI needs to present “probable cause” within 72 hours of trying to ban someone from gun sales on the terror watchlist – all still a hypothetical measure.Karl presses him hard on his arguments for the right to own assault weapons and the NRA’s suggestion that the FBI needs to present “probable cause” within 72 hours of trying to ban someone from gun sales on the terror watchlist – all still a hypothetical measure.
“What happened in Orlando is heartbreaking,” Cox says. “We have a serious problem in our country, a catastrophic situation [but] it has nothing to do with gun control,” he goes on. “It has everything to do with radical Islamic terrorism.”“What happened in Orlando is heartbreaking,” Cox says. “We have a serious problem in our country, a catastrophic situation [but] it has nothing to do with gun control,” he goes on. “It has everything to do with radical Islamic terrorism.”
Karl deflects this attempt to redirect the conversation, and asks what Cox thinks of Donald Trump’s remarks that if clubgoers in Orlando had had guns, they could have stopped or reduced the carnage of the worst mass shooting in US history.Karl deflects this attempt to redirect the conversation, and asks what Cox thinks of Donald Trump’s remarks that if clubgoers in Orlando had had guns, they could have stopped or reduced the carnage of the worst mass shooting in US history.
Cox sort of admits he disagrees with Trump. “No one thinks people should go into a nightclub, drinking, and carrying a firearm,” the lobbyist says.Cox sort of admits he disagrees with Trump. “No one thinks people should go into a nightclub, drinking, and carrying a firearm,” the lobbyist says.
“That’s not controversial, that’s common sense.”“That’s not controversial, that’s common sense.”
He argues it’s about terrorism: “the NRA’s position is that terrorist should not be able to buy firearms, legally or illegally.”He argues it’s about terrorism: “the NRA’s position is that terrorist should not be able to buy firearms, legally or illegally.”
But he also argues that the terror watchlist is not faulty tool, noting that Nelson Mandela was on the list. Cox also claims Ted Kennedy was on the list, a false claim deriving from the late senator’s being “misidentified”, according to the TSA.But he also argues that the terror watchlist is not faulty tool, noting that Nelson Mandela was on the list. Cox also claims Ted Kennedy was on the list, a false claim deriving from the late senator’s being “misidentified”, according to the TSA.
“Terrorists are not going to be deterred” by gun control measures, argues Cox, who ignores Karl’s point that many veterans have leant their voices to the case for banning “weapons of war”.“Terrorists are not going to be deterred” by gun control measures, argues Cox, who ignores Karl’s point that many veterans have leant their voices to the case for banning “weapons of war”.
“We have a god given right to defend ourselves and firearms are an effective way of doing just that,” he concludes.“We have a god given right to defend ourselves and firearms are an effective way of doing just that,” he concludes.
Karl tries to pin him down on the distinctions between the NRA and the presumptive Republican nominee, but the gun advocate conflates them. “There is not a difference between what Mr Trump is saying and what the NRA’s position is.”Karl tries to pin him down on the distinctions between the NRA and the presumptive Republican nominee, but the gun advocate conflates them. “There is not a difference between what Mr Trump is saying and what the NRA’s position is.”
He adds that the NRA has talked with Trump’s campaign but cannot say whether they have arranged a time to meet.He adds that the NRA has talked with Trump’s campaign but cannot say whether they have arranged a time to meet.
Related: Trump to meet with NRA over barring guns for those on terrorism watch listsRelated: Trump to meet with NRA over barring guns for those on terrorism watch lists
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Martin PengellyMartin Pengelly
Over to NBC’s Meet the Press, where they are leading on the “Dump Trump” movement’s resurgence after Orlando and an interview with Paul Ryan that has been extensively trailed.Over to NBC’s Meet the Press, where they are leading on the “Dump Trump” movement’s resurgence after Orlando and an interview with Paul Ryan that has been extensively trailed.
Ryan points out that as Speaker of the House he has a duty to support the nominee and project the party’s majorities in Congress, but he will speak out against anything that will “put a bad label on conservatism”. He’s voting for Trump over Clinton, he says, because he doesn’t want Clinton to be president.Ryan points out that as Speaker of the House he has a duty to support the nominee and project the party’s majorities in Congress, but he will speak out against anything that will “put a bad label on conservatism”. He’s voting for Trump over Clinton, he says, because he doesn’t want Clinton to be president.
Asked about Trump’s controversial return to a Muslim ban and implication that Obama is guilty of treason, Ryan says: “I’m a little busy so I don’t read everything he says every day.” So that’s fine, then.Asked about Trump’s controversial return to a Muslim ban and implication that Obama is guilty of treason, Ryan says: “I’m a little busy so I don’t read everything he says every day.” So that’s fine, then.
Ryan does have a point when he answers an accusatory question from Chuck Todd with a rejoinder-reminder: “Who went to [Trump]? He won the election, the voters went to him.” This is surely discomfiting nonetheless. Ryan also says “we’re trying to add some substance to this conversation”, pointing to his legislative agenda, but that is pretty damning of the presidential nominee if you think about it too.Ryan does have a point when he answers an accusatory question from Chuck Todd with a rejoinder-reminder: “Who went to [Trump]? He won the election, the voters went to him.” This is surely discomfiting nonetheless. Ryan also says “we’re trying to add some substance to this conversation”, pointing to his legislative agenda, but that is pretty damning of the presidential nominee if you think about it too.
Ryan is asked about the convention, which he will chair. Should he let the people decide there if they do not want Trump? He will leave that to them, himself only calling “balls and strikes” in “pretty much a ceremonial position”. So if the convention rules are changed he’s OK with that?Ryan is asked about the convention, which he will chair. Should he let the people decide there if they do not want Trump? He will leave that to them, himself only calling “balls and strikes” in “pretty much a ceremonial position”. So if the convention rules are changed he’s OK with that?
“My opinion is not relevant here. I’m not going to tell Republicans how to do their jobs because I am chair of the convention.”“My opinion is not relevant here. I’m not going to tell Republicans how to do their jobs because I am chair of the convention.”
He’s not going to tell anyone in the Republican party to go against their conscience, he says, in voting for Trump or not. It’s not clear how that will help his cherished party unity, which he says he is responsible for.He’s not going to tell anyone in the Republican party to go against their conscience, he says, in voting for Trump or not. It’s not clear how that will help his cherished party unity, which he says he is responsible for.
Ryan says: “Believe me, Chuck, I get that this is a very strange situation that we are in.”Ryan says: “Believe me, Chuck, I get that this is a very strange situation that we are in.”
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Democrat Chris Murphy, the Connecticut senator whose career has been defined by the horrific killing of 20 children and six adults in Newtown in 2012, is next on ABC’s This Week.Democrat Chris Murphy, the Connecticut senator whose career has been defined by the horrific killing of 20 children and six adults in Newtown in 2012, is next on ABC’s This Week.
Host Jonathan Karl asks him about his 14-hour filibuster last week to force a vote on gun control measures in the Senate – and whether his proposals have any chance of becoming law.Host Jonathan Karl asks him about his 14-hour filibuster last week to force a vote on gun control measures in the Senate – and whether his proposals have any chance of becoming law.
“I admit that the background check bill is going to be tough to get 60 votes on,” Murphy says, before adding that he thinks “something important happened last week, it wasn’t just that 40 senators came to the floor in support of my vote. Millions of people came together and joined this effort.”“I admit that the background check bill is going to be tough to get 60 votes on,” Murphy says, before adding that he thinks “something important happened last week, it wasn’t just that 40 senators came to the floor in support of my vote. Millions of people came together and joined this effort.”
He says he hopes the movement will rival the National Rifle Association’s power to lobby Congress.He says he hopes the movement will rival the National Rifle Association’s power to lobby Congress.
Karl points out that Murphy’s proposals likely would not have stopped the mass shooting in Orlando. “It may have in the sense that if you partner it together with the bill that stops terror [watchlist] sales…”Karl points out that Murphy’s proposals likely would not have stopped the mass shooting in Orlando. “It may have in the sense that if you partner it together with the bill that stops terror [watchlist] sales…”
The shooter passed a background check, Karl interjects.The shooter passed a background check, Karl interjects.
Murphy: “But if the Feinstein bill went into effect the FBI could have [stopped the sale].”Murphy: “But if the Feinstein bill went into effect the FBI could have [stopped the sale].”
“We should be making our gun laws less full of Swiss cheese holes to prevent future mass killings,” he continues. “This has to be broader than just responding to what happened three days ago.”“We should be making our gun laws less full of Swiss cheese holes to prevent future mass killings,” he continues. “This has to be broader than just responding to what happened three days ago.”
The votes will take place on Monday.The votes will take place on Monday.
Related: Gun control vote in Senate unlikely to produce Republican compromiseRelated: Gun control vote in Senate unlikely to produce Republican compromise
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Martin PengellyMartin Pengelly
Now Jeff Sessions on Fox News Sunday, saying “the whole administration’s agenda is out of touch with reality” on the terror threat. If Obama is not going to lead maybe he should step aside, Sessions says, smiling – but adds that Trump did not really mean Obama should resign when he said he should so this week, to much consternation. It was a “rhetorical” thing, apparently.Now Jeff Sessions on Fox News Sunday, saying “the whole administration’s agenda is out of touch with reality” on the terror threat. If Obama is not going to lead maybe he should step aside, Sessions says, smiling – but adds that Trump did not really mean Obama should resign when he said he should so this week, to much consternation. It was a “rhetorical” thing, apparently.
Sessions also says Trump and the NRA should be able to fix their differences over guns for those on the terror watch list, but Democrats are wrong if they think guns caused Orlando.Sessions also says Trump and the NRA should be able to fix their differences over guns for those on the terror watch list, but Democrats are wrong if they think guns caused Orlando.
“We can tighten up the laws some,” he says, “but I don’t believe it will have a great effect on America’s national security.”“We can tighten up the laws some,” he says, “but I don’t believe it will have a great effect on America’s national security.”
More talk about the length of the delay for checks on anyone on the list – whether it should be 72 hours or longer. “Something like that should be worked out, I think Trump is trying to be a positive force.”More talk about the length of the delay for checks on anyone on the list – whether it should be 72 hours or longer. “Something like that should be worked out, I think Trump is trying to be a positive force.”
Wallace goes there – was Trump being positive this week when he seemed to imply Obama was somehow linked to terror attacks like that in Orlando?Wallace goes there – was Trump being positive this week when he seemed to imply Obama was somehow linked to terror attacks like that in Orlando?
“I don’t know what he’s referring to but I do believe he is correct to question the policies of this administration, back to 2011 when we withdrew our troops from Iraq and allowed Isis to form.”“I don’t know what he’s referring to but I do believe he is correct to question the policies of this administration, back to 2011 when we withdrew our troops from Iraq and allowed Isis to form.”
Wallace presses – was Trump saying Obama is linked to radical terrorist ideology?Wallace presses – was Trump saying Obama is linked to radical terrorist ideology?
“I don’t think he means that but he’s trying to criticise President Obama for not understanding the threat,” Sessions says, before heading off into saying Hillary Clinton wants to allow 65,000 refugees into the country, who cannot be vetted properly.“I don’t think he means that but he’s trying to criticise President Obama for not understanding the threat,” Sessions says, before heading off into saying Hillary Clinton wants to allow 65,000 refugees into the country, who cannot be vetted properly.
And what about Trump accusing US soldiers of stealing dollars meant for Iraq and Afghanistan reconstruction, another bizarre point of this week’s news cycle. Sessions says money was abused and wasted – and “some US individuals have been arrested and convicted”. “Some of that money has been poorly spent and we need a tougher leader,” he adds.And what about Trump accusing US soldiers of stealing dollars meant for Iraq and Afghanistan reconstruction, another bizarre point of this week’s news cycle. Sessions says money was abused and wasted – and “some US individuals have been arrested and convicted”. “Some of that money has been poorly spent and we need a tougher leader,” he adds.
Next front – Republican disunity. Can Trump run away from the party, as he has started to threaten to do? “We’re going to get unity,” Sessions says.Next front – Republican disunity. Can Trump run away from the party, as he has started to threaten to do? “We’re going to get unity,” Sessions says.
When, Wallace asks?When, Wallace asks?
Sessions doesn’t say. “Let me give some advice to my Republican colleagues. They need to look at the election returns.” Then he lists Trump talking points: gridlock in DC, trade deals, unsafe borders. “They need to be participating in fixing these things.”Sessions doesn’t say. “Let me give some advice to my Republican colleagues. They need to look at the election returns.” Then he lists Trump talking points: gridlock in DC, trade deals, unsafe borders. “They need to be participating in fixing these things.”
Trump’s poll slump, meanwhile, Sessions deems to be either temporary or irrelevant. And the convention threat to Trump? “I don’t take it seriously at all… Trump has swept this election.”Trump’s poll slump, meanwhile, Sessions deems to be either temporary or irrelevant. And the convention threat to Trump? “I don’t take it seriously at all… Trump has swept this election.”
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Republican Michael McCaul, a hawkish congressman, is next on the ABC program.Republican Michael McCaul, a hawkish congressman, is next on the ABC program.
He refuses to side with Senator John McCain’s statement that Barack Obama was “directly responsible” for last week’s mass shooting in Orlando because of his limited military campaign against the terror group Isis.He refuses to side with Senator John McCain’s statement that Barack Obama was “directly responsible” for last week’s mass shooting in Orlando because of his limited military campaign against the terror group Isis.
McCaul says “the threat environment’s probably the highest we’ve seen since 9/11,” eluding the primary question.McCaul says “the threat environment’s probably the highest we’ve seen since 9/11,” eluding the primary question.
He does say, however, that the president made a mistake by “waiting three and a half years to deal with the problem”, and he adds: “the architect of this foreign policy, Hilalry Clinton, is liable for this. She is the one who is responsible for the rise of Isis.”He does say, however, that the president made a mistake by “waiting three and a half years to deal with the problem”, and he adds: “the architect of this foreign policy, Hilalry Clinton, is liable for this. She is the one who is responsible for the rise of Isis.”
Host Jonathan Karl points out that if you wanted to look at history, George W Bush’s invasion of Iraq plunged that country into years of civil war and created a window of opportunity for increased Iranian influence.Host Jonathan Karl points out that if you wanted to look at history, George W Bush’s invasion of Iraq plunged that country into years of civil war and created a window of opportunity for increased Iranian influence.
McCaul ignores this. “Of course the Arab spring turned out to be an Arab winter,” he says, speaking of revolutions around the Middle East that began in 2011.McCaul ignores this. “Of course the Arab spring turned out to be an Arab winter,” he says, speaking of revolutions around the Middle East that began in 2011.
Karl tries to draw an answer from McCaul about whether he truly prefers Donald Trump’s foreign policy ideas, EG banning Muslims and people from around the world, and a plan to “knock the hell out of the oil” and then take that oil.Karl tries to draw an answer from McCaul about whether he truly prefers Donald Trump’s foreign policy ideas, EG banning Muslims and people from around the world, and a plan to “knock the hell out of the oil” and then take that oil.
McCaul dodges any talk of Trump.McCaul dodges any talk of Trump.
Finally Karl asks him about the proposed gun ban for people on the terror watchlist, and McCaul raises civil liberties concerns.Finally Karl asks him about the proposed gun ban for people on the terror watchlist, and McCaul raises civil liberties concerns.
When “a mere suspicion or a hunch [can mean a person is] denied a constitutional right,” McCaul says, “I have a problem with that too.”When “a mere suspicion or a hunch [can mean a person is] denied a constitutional right,” McCaul says, “I have a problem with that too.”
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Martin PengellyMartin Pengelly
Fox News Sunday now, with attorney general Loretta Lynch and Trump adviser Jeff Sessions on hand to discuss Orlando.Fox News Sunday now, with attorney general Loretta Lynch and Trump adviser Jeff Sessions on hand to discuss Orlando.
Chris Wallace opens on a very Fox line: why isn’t the wife of the Orlando shooter in jail?Chris Wallace opens on a very Fox line: why isn’t the wife of the Orlando shooter in jail?
“The investigation is ongoing,” says Lynch, not answering the question for that stated reason, of course. Lynch also promises that the government will be “as transparent as possible”. There is much of this.“The investigation is ongoing,” says Lynch, not answering the question for that stated reason, of course. Lynch also promises that the government will be “as transparent as possible”. There is much of this.
On gun sales to those on the terror watch list, Lynch is challenged about whether a 72-hour limit on such sales might be enough.On gun sales to those on the terror watch list, Lynch is challenged about whether a 72-hour limit on such sales might be enough.
“We think that having the maximum flexibility is the best way,” Lynch says, meaning 72 hours would be too short.“We think that having the maximum flexibility is the best way,” Lynch says, meaning 72 hours would be too short.
On to Trump and his proposed immigration ban on anyone from areas of known terrorist activity, and Lynch’s own perceived pushback against that this week.On to Trump and his proposed immigration ban on anyone from areas of known terrorist activity, and Lynch’s own perceived pushback against that this week.
“I was not talking about Mr Trump or any specific person but I was talking about the climate of fear that often comes about after these sorts of terrorist attacks,” she says.“I was not talking about Mr Trump or any specific person but I was talking about the climate of fear that often comes about after these sorts of terrorist attacks,” she says.
“I don’t have a comment on Mr Trump or any of the candidates.” She adds: “We have to make sure that this country remains free and inclusive for everyone.”“I don’t have a comment on Mr Trump or any of the candidates.” She adds: “We have to make sure that this country remains free and inclusive for everyone.”
Lynch isn’t to be drawn any further than being obviously talking about Trump while not mentioning Trump by name, then.Lynch isn’t to be drawn any further than being obviously talking about Trump while not mentioning Trump by name, then.
Finally, Wallace goes full-on political: does Barack Obama’s endorsement of Hillary Clinton create a conflict of interest in Lynch’s handling of the investigation into Clinton’s use of email while at the State Department?Finally, Wallace goes full-on political: does Barack Obama’s endorsement of Hillary Clinton create a conflict of interest in Lynch’s handling of the investigation into Clinton’s use of email while at the State Department?
The answer is, in longer form, “No”.The answer is, in longer form, “No”.
“We’ve never discussed the Clinton case,” Lynch says. “I’ve never discussed it with the president or anyone at the White House and it would be inappropriate to do so.”“We’ve never discussed the Clinton case,” Lynch says. “I’ve never discussed it with the president or anyone at the White House and it would be inappropriate to do so.”
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Attorney General Loretta Lynch is the first guest on ABC’s This Week, where she repeats some of what she said in an earlier interview.Attorney General Loretta Lynch is the first guest on ABC’s This Week, where she repeats some of what she said in an earlier interview.
She says the FBI is “scrubbing every contact we had with this killer” and investigating every report and claim that the shooter acted in violent and aggressive ways for years. Lynch addsShe says the FBI is “scrubbing every contact we had with this killer” and investigating every report and claim that the shooter acted in violent and aggressive ways for years. Lynch adds
The shooter, Omar Mateen, was an American citizen who was twice investigated by the FBI for possible links to terror groups. Neither investigation, in 2013 and 2014, found evidence to substantiate claimed links.The shooter, Omar Mateen, was an American citizen who was twice investigated by the FBI for possible links to terror groups. Neither investigation, in 2013 and 2014, found evidence to substantiate claimed links.
Lynch says that the a ban on gun sales for people on the terror or no-fly watchlists would not be sweeping, but provide the Justice Department greater powers. “We would have the ability to step in and block that purchase,” Lynch says.Lynch says that the a ban on gun sales for people on the terror or no-fly watchlists would not be sweeping, but provide the Justice Department greater powers. “We would have the ability to step in and block that purchase,” Lynch says.
People could also challenge the bans, she adds, meaning that she hopes any measure will include a procedure “not to disclose sensitive or classified information, consistent of course with due process and the current workings of law”.People could also challenge the bans, she adds, meaning that she hopes any measure will include a procedure “not to disclose sensitive or classified information, consistent of course with due process and the current workings of law”.
Lynch refuses to say how many people are on watchlists or no-fly lists of US security agencies, repeating: “We don’t provide those exact numbers.”Lynch refuses to say how many people are on watchlists or no-fly lists of US security agencies, repeating: “We don’t provide those exact numbers.”
She declines to give even a range or estimate.She declines to give even a range or estimate.
Related: The gun control 'terror gap': what is it – and why hasn't Congress fixed it?Related: The gun control 'terror gap': what is it – and why hasn't Congress fixed it?
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Trump joins Obama for watchlist gun banTrump joins Obama for watchlist gun ban
Donald Trump has broken with the Republican opposition to banning gun purchases for people on the terror watchlist or no-fly list, and told ABC he supports the controversial measure, which Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton also support.Donald Trump has broken with the Republican opposition to banning gun purchases for people on the terror watchlist or no-fly list, and told ABC he supports the controversial measure, which Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton also support.
Host Jonathan Karl met Trump after a rally to ask him about guns: “Is it your position that if you’re on the terror watchlist, if you’re on that no-fly list, you should not be able to buy a gun?”Host Jonathan Karl met Trump after a rally to ask him about guns: “Is it your position that if you’re on the terror watchlist, if you’re on that no-fly list, you should not be able to buy a gun?”
“I’d like to see that and I’d like to say it. And it’s simpler. It’s just simpler. Now but what they say, and I understand that also, is the second amendment, they’re depriving them of those rights,” Trump said.“I’d like to see that and I’d like to say it. And it’s simpler. It’s just simpler. Now but what they say, and I understand that also, is the second amendment, they’re depriving them of those rights,” Trump said.
Then the presumptive Republican nominee came down on the side of the Democrats regarding the watchlist ban.Then the presumptive Republican nominee came down on the side of the Democrats regarding the watchlist ban.
“And that it could be that people are on there that shouldn’t be on, you know, etc, etc,” Trump said. “So we have to make sure that people that are terrorists or have even an inclination toward terrorism cannot buy weapons, guns.”“And that it could be that people are on there that shouldn’t be on, you know, etc, etc,” Trump said. “So we have to make sure that people that are terrorists or have even an inclination toward terrorism cannot buy weapons, guns.”
Karl asked whether Trump could get the National Rifle Association to change its views.Karl asked whether Trump could get the National Rifle Association to change its views.
“I’m pro-second amendment and I’m pro-NRA,” Trump said. “I’ll talk to them.”“I’m pro-second amendment and I’m pro-NRA,” Trump said. “I’ll talk to them.”
He added that he understands the NRA’s concerns.”A lot of people are on the list that really maybe shouldn’t be on the list.”He added that he understands the NRA’s concerns.”A lot of people are on the list that really maybe shouldn’t be on the list.”
The NRA endorsed Trump despite the candidate’s history of support for gun control measures. Its leaders said they would be glad to speak with Trump about some kind of watchlist proposal.The NRA endorsed Trump despite the candidate’s history of support for gun control measures. Its leaders said they would be glad to speak with Trump about some kind of watchlist proposal.
“And remember this he was licensed,” Trump then interjected in the interview, speaking about the Orlando shooter, who bought his guns legally.“And remember this he was licensed,” Trump then interjected in the interview, speaking about the Orlando shooter, who bought his guns legally.
But he had no specifics about how the US should confront gun violence. He said Americans must be “vigilant” and “tough”.But he had no specifics about how the US should confront gun violence. He said Americans must be “vigilant” and “tough”.
“Will somebody slip through? I guess. You have to report these people,” he added, noting the shooter’s history of alarming behavior, as noted by coworkers, employers and those who knew him at school.“Will somebody slip through? I guess. You have to report these people,” he added, noting the shooter’s history of alarming behavior, as noted by coworkers, employers and those who knew him at school.
The proposal is controversial for more than just its second amendment ramifications: civil liberties groups are sharply critical of them, saying they the watchlists are imperfect at best and security agencies are arbitrary, secretive and even abusive in how they use them.The proposal is controversial for more than just its second amendment ramifications: civil liberties groups are sharply critical of them, saying they the watchlists are imperfect at best and security agencies are arbitrary, secretive and even abusive in how they use them.
Related: How the US's terrorism watchlists work – and how you could end up on oneRelated: How the US's terrorism watchlists work – and how you could end up on one
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Senator Ron Johnson, one of the Republicans worried about his seat this fall, is next on the CNN program.Senator Ron Johnson, one of the Republicans worried about his seat this fall, is next on the CNN program.
Johnson has not endorsed Trump, and dances around the man his party’s voters have elected to lead the party.Johnson has not endorsed Trump, and dances around the man his party’s voters have elected to lead the party.
“It’s been my intention to support the Republican nominee,” he says, before declaring: “I think things remain reasonably uncertain.”“It’s been my intention to support the Republican nominee,” he says, before declaring: “I think things remain reasonably uncertain.”
The last of Trump’s 16 competitors in the Republican primary race dropped out weeks ago. The former reality TV star has secured the 1,237 pledged delegates to clinch the nomination, and every state and US territory has voted or caucused.The last of Trump’s 16 competitors in the Republican primary race dropped out weeks ago. The former reality TV star has secured the 1,237 pledged delegates to clinch the nomination, and every state and US territory has voted or caucused.
“I intend to support the Republican nominee and certainly support the areas of agreement,” Johnson says, citing the economy and defeating terrorism.“I intend to support the Republican nominee and certainly support the areas of agreement,” Johnson says, citing the economy and defeating terrorism.
“No two people agree 100% on everything,” he adds. “I’ll certainly be an independent voice where I disagree with a nominee.”“No two people agree 100% on everything,” he adds. “I’ll certainly be an independent voice where I disagree with a nominee.”
He tells host Dana Bash he has no idea whether anti-Trump delegates have a chance at whisking the nomination away from him.He tells host Dana Bash he has no idea whether anti-Trump delegates have a chance at whisking the nomination away from him.
Johnson is down nine points in a recent Wisconsin poll among likely voters. He does not say Donald Trump’s name once during the interview.Johnson is down nine points in a recent Wisconsin poll among likely voters. He does not say Donald Trump’s name once during the interview.
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Senator Jeff Sessions, an ally of Donald Trump, is next on CNN. He talks about Republican opposition to a gun control measure proposed by Barack Obama and Democrats: to ban gun purchases from people on the terror or no-fly watchlist.Senator Jeff Sessions, an ally of Donald Trump, is next on CNN. He talks about Republican opposition to a gun control measure proposed by Barack Obama and Democrats: to ban gun purchases from people on the terror or no-fly watchlist.
“I’m open to the details,” Sessions says, but he and other Republicans are worried about the arbitrary nature of the watchlists.“I’m open to the details,” Sessions says, but he and other Republicans are worried about the arbitrary nature of the watchlists.
Then Bash asks about Trump’s proposal to ban Muslims from entering the US, and also to ban people from areas he believes have a history of terrorism. Sessions defends a version of the proposal.Then Bash asks about Trump’s proposal to ban Muslims from entering the US, and also to ban people from areas he believes have a history of terrorism. Sessions defends a version of the proposal.
“We should slow down, let’s kind of pause and analyze where the threats are coming from,” he says. “We have a toxic ideology, hopefully very small in Islam, certainly most Muslims don’t agree.”“We should slow down, let’s kind of pause and analyze where the threats are coming from,” he says. “We have a toxic ideology, hopefully very small in Islam, certainly most Muslims don’t agree.”
Bash asks him for specifics, and he offers a range of countries across the Middle East: “Pakistan has a number [of sympathizers], people from Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen” – he does not include Saudi Arabia on the list, though most of the September 11 hijackers came from that country.Bash asks him for specifics, and he offers a range of countries across the Middle East: “Pakistan has a number [of sympathizers], people from Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen” – he does not include Saudi Arabia on the list, though most of the September 11 hijackers came from that country.
“You don’t have a constitutional right to come to America,” Sessions says, saying the US should be “tightening up and pausing on the normal flow here until we’ve got a good database.”“You don’t have a constitutional right to come to America,” Sessions says, saying the US should be “tightening up and pausing on the normal flow here until we’ve got a good database.”
“A person with an ideology that goes beyond a normal religion, that believes you can kill gays, that believes you can kill people who change their religion, that is a dangerous thing.”“A person with an ideology that goes beyond a normal religion, that believes you can kill gays, that believes you can kill people who change their religion, that is a dangerous thing.”
“We respect your religion in his country,” he adds.“We respect your religion in his country,” he adds.
Bash points out that the Orlando shooter was born a US citizen in New York and had lived his whole life there and in Florida. Sessions blames his parents – who came to the US decades ago and have no criminal record.Bash points out that the Orlando shooter was born a US citizen in New York and had lived his whole life there and in Florida. Sessions blames his parents – who came to the US decades ago and have no criminal record.
He says that the shooter’s father “believes in the Taliban” and that the US should not have let the parents arrive from Afghanistan.He says that the shooter’s father “believes in the Taliban” and that the US should not have let the parents arrive from Afghanistan.
Finally Sessions says that he has not discussed being a running-mate for Donald Trump, and does not even know whether the Trump campaign is vetting any candidates.Finally Sessions says that he has not discussed being a running-mate for Donald Trump, and does not even know whether the Trump campaign is vetting any candidates.
Related: Orlando gunman’s father condemns atrocity but says 'punishment' for gay people is up to GodRelated: Orlando gunman’s father condemns atrocity but says 'punishment' for gay people is up to God
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Attorney General Loretta Lynch is the first guest of CNN’s State of the Union, with host Dana Bash.Attorney General Loretta Lynch is the first guest of CNN’s State of the Union, with host Dana Bash.
Lynch’s Justice Department is going to release partial transcripts of the 911 calls made by the Orlando shooter after he began his attack at an LGBT nightclub, killing 49 people.Lynch’s Justice Department is going to release partial transcripts of the 911 calls made by the Orlando shooter after he began his attack at an LGBT nightclub, killing 49 people.
They will talke about what he told law enforcement on the ground,” Lynch says: “his pledges of allegience to a terrorist group, his motiviations for why he was claiming at that time [his reasons] for the attack”.They will talke about what he told law enforcement on the ground,” Lynch says: “his pledges of allegience to a terrorist group, his motiviations for why he was claiming at that time [his reasons] for the attack”.
“It will contain the substance of his conversations,” she says. The shooter did not talk about LGBT people during those calls she adds.“It will contain the substance of his conversations,” she says. The shooter did not talk about LGBT people during those calls she adds.
“This was an act of terror and an act of hate,” Lynch says.“This was an act of terror and an act of hate,” Lynch says.
Bash notes that a gun shop owner, who noticed erratic, suspicious behavior in the gunman when he tried to buy ammunition and armor, contacted the FBI. Lynch says that yes, the owner did provide information about the man who later became the killer: “that is exactly what that gun shop owner should’ve done and we thank and commend him for that”.Bash notes that a gun shop owner, who noticed erratic, suspicious behavior in the gunman when he tried to buy ammunition and armor, contacted the FBI. Lynch says that yes, the owner did provide information about the man who later became the killer: “that is exactly what that gun shop owner should’ve done and we thank and commend him for that”.
But, Lynch observes: “no purchase was made, there was nothing to identify who it was.”But, Lynch observes: “no purchase was made, there was nothing to identify who it was.”
Lynch says she can’t get into the specifics about why one of the killer’s employer’s, security company G4S, did not know that their employee had been investigated by the FBI for suspected links to terror – two FBI investigations were closed without any substantiation of those suspicions.Lynch says she can’t get into the specifics about why one of the killer’s employer’s, security company G4S, did not know that their employee had been investigated by the FBI for suspected links to terror – two FBI investigations were closed without any substantiation of those suspicions.
She also declines to talk about whether the killer’s wife, who reportedly knew of his intentions and tried to dissuade him, will face charges. “We’re not commenting on anyone else’s role in it right now, except to say we are talking to everyone else who knew him,” Lynch says.She also declines to talk about whether the killer’s wife, who reportedly knew of his intentions and tried to dissuade him, will face charges. “We’re not commenting on anyone else’s role in it right now, except to say we are talking to everyone else who knew him,” Lynch says.
Bash asks whether “political correctness” could hinder an investigation, and Lynch emphatically says the Justice Department follows all leads. She adds, though, that investigators rely on good relations with Americans, Muslim or Latino or white or black or Christian.Bash asks whether “political correctness” could hinder an investigation, and Lynch emphatically says the Justice Department follows all leads. She adds, though, that investigators rely on good relations with Americans, Muslim or Latino or white or black or Christian.
Related: G4S did not psychologically re-evaluate Omar Mateen after FBI questioningRelated: G4S did not psychologically re-evaluate Omar Mateen after FBI questioning
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Hello and welcome to our continuing live coverage of the 2016 presidential election, a race between a former reality TV star and the first female (presumptive) nominee of a major political party – both historically disliked and both out to make history, if the American people can just help them get past each other.Hello and welcome to our continuing live coverage of the 2016 presidential election, a race between a former reality TV star and the first female (presumptive) nominee of a major political party – both historically disliked and both out to make history, if the American people can just help them get past each other.
Donald Trump also has to get past some of his fellows in the Republican party, and probably past himself. The presumptive nominee for the party of Abraham Lincoln has spent the week insinuating that the president has a secret agenda linked to terrorism, saying the US should ban Muslims and unspecified others from entering the country, banning newspapers from his campaign, and congratulating himself for predicting a terror attack that was also the worst mass shooting in US history. He has continued his rallies, unperturbed by criticism.Donald Trump also has to get past some of his fellows in the Republican party, and probably past himself. The presumptive nominee for the party of Abraham Lincoln has spent the week insinuating that the president has a secret agenda linked to terrorism, saying the US should ban Muslims and unspecified others from entering the country, banning newspapers from his campaign, and congratulating himself for predicting a terror attack that was also the worst mass shooting in US history. He has continued his rallies, unperturbed by criticism.
Trump faces the press this morning, three times. His top lieutenant Paul Manafort, formerly an aide to a pro-Kremlin Ukrainian president, will also evangelize for the businessman with a dubious business record.Trump faces the press this morning, three times. His top lieutenant Paul Manafort, formerly an aide to a pro-Kremlin Ukrainian president, will also evangelize for the businessman with a dubious business record.
Trump’s poll numbers have plummeted and would-be allies have backed away. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, the most powerful Republican in Washington, has called Trump’s remarks “racist” and told members of Congress they should vote with their conscience – even if that doesn’t mean Trump.Trump’s poll numbers have plummeted and would-be allies have backed away. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, the most powerful Republican in Washington, has called Trump’s remarks “racist” and told members of Congress they should vote with their conscience – even if that doesn’t mean Trump.
The speaker has not rescinded his endorsement of Trump, but Ryan’s retreat from Trump will be made clearer when NBC airs its interview with him later today.The speaker has not rescinded his endorsement of Trump, but Ryan’s retreat from Trump will be made clearer when NBC airs its interview with him later today.
Related: Who supports Donald Trump? The new Republican center of gravityRelated: Who supports Donald Trump? The new Republican center of gravity
Also appearing this morning are two leaders of the National Rifle Association, another group put in an awkward place by the man it has endorsed. In the wake of last Sunday’s mass shooting in Orlando, the worst in US history, Trump said he was open to banning gun purchases for people on the terror watchlist – a proposal welcomed by Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and other Democrats.Also appearing this morning are two leaders of the National Rifle Association, another group put in an awkward place by the man it has endorsed. In the wake of last Sunday’s mass shooting in Orlando, the worst in US history, Trump said he was open to banning gun purchases for people on the terror watchlist – a proposal welcomed by Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and other Democrats.
The NRA leaders said they would be happy to discuss the idea with Trump in a private meeting, only a few weeks after he promised to rid the US of gun-free zones (several of his clubs and properties are gun-free zones, as will be the Republican National Convention in July).The NRA leaders said they would be happy to discuss the idea with Trump in a private meeting, only a few weeks after he promised to rid the US of gun-free zones (several of his clubs and properties are gun-free zones, as will be the Republican National Convention in July).
The presumptive Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton, will not appear on television this Sunday. Nor will her erstwhile rival Bernie Sanders, who has refused to quit the race but shifted into a new, lower-key gear. He declared on Thursday that he would work for the next few months to stop Donald Trump at all costs.The presumptive Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton, will not appear on television this Sunday. Nor will her erstwhile rival Bernie Sanders, who has refused to quit the race but shifted into a new, lower-key gear. He declared on Thursday that he would work for the next few months to stop Donald Trump at all costs.
Clinton and Trump alike are chasing Sanders’ supporters, and one of the looming questions of the primary race is to what extent will Sanders bring his voters to Clinton’s cause. Obama and progressive senator Elizabeth Warren have both rallied behind the former secretary of state, boosting Democrats’ hopes that Sanders’ followers will rally around the candidate who can defeat Trump.Clinton and Trump alike are chasing Sanders’ supporters, and one of the looming questions of the primary race is to what extent will Sanders bring his voters to Clinton’s cause. Obama and progressive senator Elizabeth Warren have both rallied behind the former secretary of state, boosting Democrats’ hopes that Sanders’ followers will rally around the candidate who can defeat Trump.
No matter what the senator himself decides, his supporters may not go quietly into the night. Many have vowed that “the awakening” that Sanders started is “not going to burn out in four years”.No matter what the senator himself decides, his supporters may not go quietly into the night. Many have vowed that “the awakening” that Sanders started is “not going to burn out in four years”.
Also speaking this week will be Attorney General Loretta Lynch, who may provide all five shows with updates on the investigation into last Sunday’s horrific shooting, Connecticut senator Chris Murphy, who has made gun control a person crusade, and Representative Michael McCaul, a national security hawk likely to advocate for increased military intervention abroad.Also speaking this week will be Attorney General Loretta Lynch, who may provide all five shows with updates on the investigation into last Sunday’s horrific shooting, Connecticut senator Chris Murphy, who has made gun control a person crusade, and Representative Michael McCaul, a national security hawk likely to advocate for increased military intervention abroad.