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Trump campaign reportedly vetting Chris Christie as running mate – politics live Trump campaign reportedly vetting Chris Christie as running mate – politics live
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Donald Trump is running late to his campaign event in New Hampshire today, possibly because he is tweeting responses to an NBC News story that questions whether his campaign has filed the required documents to forgive the $50 million in loans he has personally provided to his presidential campaign:
The very dishonest @NBCNews refuses to accept the fact that I have forgiven my $50 million loan to my campaign. Done deal!
I have self funded my winning primary campaign with an approx. $50 million loan. I have totally terminated the loan!
The reason I put up approximately $50 million for my successful primary campaign is very simple, I want to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
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Bernie Sanders gets additional extension for personal financial disclosure
Vermont senator and perpetual presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has been granted his second 45-day extension to file personal financial disclosure reports, putting the latest deadline for Sanders to file the forms well after the conclusion of next month’s Democratic National Convention.
The request, filed with the Federal Election Commission today by the campaign’s legal counsel, cites Sanders’ “ current campaign schedule & officeholder duties” as the reason for the delay in filing the required report, which would provide limited detail of the senator’s assets and liabilities.
The new deadline for filing the disclosure reports is now in the middle of August.
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Fired campaign manager Corey Lewandowski, assigned to chair the New Hampshire delegation to the Republican convention, is at the Trump event in New Hampshire. Semper fidelis.
Corey Lewandowski is at Trump speech
Holding a boom box over his head https://t.co/OLStmD3A1i
Spotted at Trump's New Hampshire event. fired former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski 👀👀👀 --> pic.twitter.com/RRxq0qwMcf
How you can tell Corey Lewandowski is no longer working for Trump campaign: He shows up to speeches wearing shorts. https://t.co/iZyFXtIJ0M
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Ladies and gentlemen, we have a race.Ladies and gentlemen, we have a race.
If your only sources of information are the Drudge Report and Donald Trump’s Super Pac.If your only sources of information are the Drudge Report and Donald Trump’s Super Pac.
Trump super PAC fundraising off Drudge pic.twitter.com/XPVarDfhhhTrump super PAC fundraising off Drudge pic.twitter.com/XPVarDfhhh
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Biden to hit trail with ClintonBiden to hit trail with Clinton
Following an appearance Tuesday by president Barack Obama with Hillary Clinton in North Carolina, vice president Joe Biden will join Clinton Friday in his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania.Following an appearance Tuesday by president Barack Obama with Hillary Clinton in North Carolina, vice president Joe Biden will join Clinton Friday in his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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Anyone had enough Thursday poll numbers yet? But wait there’s more.Anyone had enough Thursday poll numbers yet? But wait there’s more.
RABA Research, which gets a B- in FiveThirtyEight’s pollster ratings, gives Clinton a slight 41-38 lead in a new poll of voters in Ohio, which a Republican has never won the White House without winning.RABA Research, which gets a B- in FiveThirtyEight’s pollster ratings, gives Clinton a slight 41-38 lead in a new poll of voters in Ohio, which a Republican has never won the White House without winning.
Ohio voters supporter governor John Kasich’s decision not to endorse Trump by a margin of 48-39, the poll found.Ohio voters supporter governor John Kasich’s decision not to endorse Trump by a margin of 48-39, the poll found.
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Trump: 'I’m running against two parties'Trump: 'I’m running against two parties'
A last tidbit from Trump’s Mike Gallagher interview this morning. The candidate is talking about the difficulty he has had wringing endorsements out of some former rivals and other influential Republicans. “It’s almost – in some ways, like, I’m running against two parties,” Trump says. Again via CBS News’ Sopan Deb:A last tidbit from Trump’s Mike Gallagher interview this morning. The candidate is talking about the difficulty he has had wringing endorsements out of some former rivals and other influential Republicans. “It’s almost – in some ways, like, I’m running against two parties,” Trump says. Again via CBS News’ Sopan Deb:
Trump to @radiotalkermike: "It’s almost – in some ways, like, I’m running against two parties." pic.twitter.com/U5V2BB7sy7Trump to @radiotalkermike: "It’s almost – in some ways, like, I’m running against two parties." pic.twitter.com/U5V2BB7sy7
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Libertarian ad asks, 'you in?'Libertarian ad asks, 'you in?'
The Libertarian presidential ticket of former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson and former Massachusetts governor Bill Weld offers “a credible alternative to Clintrump” in a new video ad.The Libertarian presidential ticket of former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson and former Massachusetts governor Bill Weld offers “a credible alternative to Clintrump” in a new video ad.
They talk about their records as governor – cutting taxes, building schools, balancing budgets, reducing unemployment – and their successes as Republicans in blue states.They talk about their records as governor – cutting taxes, building schools, balancing budgets, reducing unemployment – and their successes as Republicans in blue states.
“They think like America thinks,” the ad says, billing the pair as “two of the most successful governors working together for a better America.”“They think like America thinks,” the ad says, billing the pair as “two of the most successful governors working together for a better America.”
“The difference between the two of us and the other candidates running for president is that we’ve been there, and done that,” the pair takes turns saying.“The difference between the two of us and the other candidates running for president is that we’ve been there, and done that,” the pair takes turns saying.
The tag line: “What say, America, you in?”The tag line: “What say, America, you in?”
(h/t: @bencjacobs)(h/t: @bencjacobs)
In which @GovGaryJohnson and Bill Weld make their first pitch. Worth a watch. LOVE the portmanteau "Clintrump" https://t.co/Mni075W1BuIn which @GovGaryJohnson and Bill Weld make their first pitch. Worth a watch. LOVE the portmanteau "Clintrump" https://t.co/Mni075W1Bu
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The Donald Trump campaign has changed its plans for his Manchester, New Hampshire, event this afternoon. Instead of a speech about trade closed to the public, Trump will hold a town hall open to the public, the campaign now says:The Donald Trump campaign has changed its plans for his Manchester, New Hampshire, event this afternoon. Instead of a speech about trade closed to the public, Trump will hold a town hall open to the public, the campaign now says:
Trump advance staffer says the event in Manchester, NH is going o be a town hall not a trade speech pic.twitter.com/BPeCcWXHg2Trump advance staffer says the event in Manchester, NH is going o be a town hall not a trade speech pic.twitter.com/BPeCcWXHg2
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More state polling, more iffy – no let’s just call it bad – news for Trump. This time it’s Loras College with Clinton up 14 points, 48-34, in Iowa. Trump’s unfavorability in the poll is 69%.More state polling, more iffy – no let’s just call it bad – news for Trump. This time it’s Loras College with Clinton up 14 points, 48-34, in Iowa. Trump’s unfavorability in the poll is 69%.
There’s actual election news, meanwhile, in Iowa, where the state supreme court has ruled against an an expansion of voting rights for convicted criminals, the Des Moines Register reports:There’s actual election news, meanwhile, in Iowa, where the state supreme court has ruled against an an expansion of voting rights for convicted criminals, the Des Moines Register reports:
The 4-3 decision upholds what critics say is one of the harshest felon disenfranchisement laws in the nation, and means the state will not see a significant shift in voter eligibility ahead of the 2016 election.The 4-3 decision upholds what critics say is one of the harshest felon disenfranchisement laws in the nation, and means the state will not see a significant shift in voter eligibility ahead of the 2016 election.
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Bernie Sanders has received an additional 45-day extension on filing a personal financial disclosure report.Bernie Sanders has received an additional 45-day extension on filing a personal financial disclosure report.
“There is good cause for this extension due to Senator Sanders’ current campaign schedule and officeholder duties,” his lawyer writes:“There is good cause for this extension due to Senator Sanders’ current campaign schedule and officeholder duties,” his lawyer writes:
Lawyer for @BernieSanders cites "campaign schedule & officeholder duties" for Bernie not disclosing personal $ info pic.twitter.com/6PedXpKn7SLawyer for @BernieSanders cites "campaign schedule & officeholder duties" for Bernie not disclosing personal $ info pic.twitter.com/6PedXpKn7S
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Asked about the impromptu (?) Bill Clinton-Loretta Lynch meeting, White House press secretary Josh Earnest says Lynch’s work speaks for itself, the New York Times reports:Asked about the impromptu (?) Bill Clinton-Loretta Lynch meeting, White House press secretary Josh Earnest says Lynch’s work speaks for itself, the New York Times reports:
WH and @PressSec sounds pretty uncomfortable with Bill Clinton-Loretta Lynch meeting while declining to criticize itWH and @PressSec sounds pretty uncomfortable with Bill Clinton-Loretta Lynch meeting while declining to criticize it
White House won't say whether Loretta Lynch meeting with Bill Clinton was appropriate. But @PressSec says Lynch's record speaks for itselfWhite House won't say whether Loretta Lynch meeting with Bill Clinton was appropriate. But @PressSec says Lynch's record speaks for itself
Your opponent has: $1M in bank, no org, 70% unfave, bitterly split party. And your fmr potus husband has a visit w the ATTORNEY GENERAL.Your opponent has: $1M in bank, no org, 70% unfave, bitterly split party. And your fmr potus husband has a visit w the ATTORNEY GENERAL.
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Trump: 'Why am I not doing better in the polls?'Trump: 'Why am I not doing better in the polls?'
New state-level polling by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner research points up potential flaws in Donald Trump’s strategy to remake the electoral map by winning Rust Belt states including Michigan, Pennsylvania and Ohio.New state-level polling by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner research points up potential flaws in Donald Trump’s strategy to remake the electoral map by winning Rust Belt states including Michigan, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Hillary Clinton leads Trump by 15 points in Michigan and nine points in Pennsylvania, the pollster finds:Hillary Clinton leads Trump by 15 points in Michigan and nine points in Pennsylvania, the pollster finds:
GQR polls:MI: Clinton+15WI: Clinton+12FL: Clinton+11NC: Clinton+10PA: C+9OH: TieNH: TieNV: TieAZ: Trump+6https://t.co/6z2C9fVpgDGQR polls:MI: Clinton+15WI: Clinton+12FL: Clinton+11NC: Clinton+10PA: C+9OH: TieNH: TieNV: TieAZ: Trump+6https://t.co/6z2C9fVpgD
Trump’s plan to win New York state looks even worse in a new Siena College poll of Empire state voters. It gives Clinton a 23-point, 54-31 lead.Trump’s plan to win New York state looks even worse in a new Siena College poll of Empire state voters. It gives Clinton a 23-point, 54-31 lead.
The GQR poll’s 11-point lead for Clinton in Florida marks the third time this month a survey has found Clinton ahead by double digits in the state, FiveThirtyEight’s Harry Enten points out:The GQR poll’s 11-point lead for Clinton in Florida marks the third time this month a survey has found Clinton ahead by double digits in the state, FiveThirtyEight’s Harry Enten points out:
Three polls this month in Florida give Clinton a double-digit lead. Obama never had any poll that gave him a double-digit lead in FL in 2012Three polls this month in Florida give Clinton a double-digit lead. Obama never had any poll that gave him a double-digit lead in FL in 2012
People with local knowledge don’t quite believe all GQR’s numbers, however. Nevada journalism dean Jon Ralston thinks Clinton is up by “middle single digits” in the state, instead of tied with Trump, as GQR depicts:People with local knowledge don’t quite believe all GQR’s numbers, however. Nevada journalism dean Jon Ralston thinks Clinton is up by “middle single digits” in the state, instead of tied with Trump, as GQR depicts:
@Timodc @jbarro NV data conflicts with at least three other polls I have seen. Very odd.@Timodc @jbarro NV data conflicts with at least three other polls I have seen. Very odd.
@Timodc @jbarro Hillary in middle single digits up statewide.@Timodc @jbarro Hillary in middle single digits up statewide.
Trump, for his part, registered surprise Thursday morning that he was not doing better in the polls. Trump told radio interviewer Mike Gallagher, “I go to Ohio, we were there two days ago, and Pennsylvania and near Pittsburgh and we – I was in West Virginia, the crowds are massive.Trump, for his part, registered surprise Thursday morning that he was not doing better in the polls. Trump told radio interviewer Mike Gallagher, “I go to Ohio, we were there two days ago, and Pennsylvania and near Pittsburgh and we – I was in West Virginia, the crowds are massive.
And you know, I walked out of one and I said, ‘I don’t see how I’m not leading.’ You know, you see the kinds of crowds. We have thousands of people standing outside trying to get in... And I’m saying, you know, ‘Why am I not doing better in the polls?’And you know, I walked out of one and I said, ‘I don’t see how I’m not leading.’ You know, you see the kinds of crowds. We have thousands of people standing outside trying to get in... And I’m saying, you know, ‘Why am I not doing better in the polls?’
Trump tells @radiotalkermike that he is baffled that he is not leading in polls. (h/t to @BuzzFeedAndrew) pic.twitter.com/3PHeP1s4rxTrump tells @radiotalkermike that he is baffled that he is not leading in polls. (h/t to @BuzzFeedAndrew) pic.twitter.com/3PHeP1s4rx
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Trump hires three new pollsters – reportTrump hires three new pollsters – report
The Donald Trump campaign is more than doubling its roster of pollsters, with three new hires who previously backed the Ted Cruz, Chris Christie and Rick Perry presidential campaigns, respectively, the New York Times reports:The Donald Trump campaign is more than doubling its roster of pollsters, with three new hires who previously backed the Ted Cruz, Chris Christie and Rick Perry presidential campaigns, respectively, the New York Times reports:
Kellyanne Conway, a veteran pollster who has had a long working relationship with Mr. Trump, is among those joining the effort.[...] Mr. Trump’s team is also expected to bring on Adam Geller, who works with Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey, and Michael Baselice, who was the pollster for former Gov. Rick Perry of Texas and for the state’s governor now, Greg Abbott.Kellyanne Conway, a veteran pollster who has had a long working relationship with Mr. Trump, is among those joining the effort.[...] Mr. Trump’s team is also expected to bring on Adam Geller, who works with Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey, and Michael Baselice, who was the pollster for former Gov. Rick Perry of Texas and for the state’s governor now, Greg Abbott.
Trump previously paid two pollsters.Trump previously paid two pollsters.
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The Democratic national committee has denied a report that the party is looking into options for moving Hillary Clinton’s acceptance speech at the national convention in Philadelphia from the Wells Fargo Center (seats 19,500) to a larger venue.The Democratic national committee has denied a report that the party is looking into options for moving Hillary Clinton’s acceptance speech at the national convention in Philadelphia from the Wells Fargo Center (seats 19,500) to a larger venue.
The BillyPenn local media site exclusively reported that the Democrats were looking for a larger venue, quoting US Representative Bob Brady:The BillyPenn local media site exclusively reported that the Democrats were looking for a larger venue, quoting US Representative Bob Brady:
Philly Congressman Bob Brady said nothing has been finalized but “there’s talk about it.Philly Congressman Bob Brady said nothing has been finalized but “there’s talk about it.
“It’s a good idea by the way, too,” said Brady, who is honorary vice chair of the DNC. “It engages people and gets people involved.”“It’s a good idea by the way, too,” said Brady, who is honorary vice chair of the DNC. “It engages people and gets people involved.”
But a DNC press secretary told BillPenn, “This is absolutely incorrect. There is no talk of changing venue.”But a DNC press secretary told BillPenn, “This is absolutely incorrect. There is no talk of changing venue.”