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It's moments away from the GOP debate at Clinton HQ and the rapid response team is ready cc @IanSams @JesseLehrich http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPEE8B5XAAAJso2.jpg
by Amanda Becker via twitter 9/17/2015 12:07:49 AM -
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At Clinton HQ, in their Reagan versus 2016 series on Bush & gun violence: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPEDdHDUYAA94Ic.jpg
by Amanda Becker via twitter 9/17/2015 12:01:18 AM -
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At Clinton HQ, in their Reagan versus 2016 series: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPEDLnnUsAEH-hp.jpg
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Bush seeks to shed 'low-energy' tag at Republican debate
Jeb Bush, once a heavy favorite for the Republican nomination, will try to energize his presidential campaign on Wednesday when he goes into a prime-time debate where Donald Trump looms large.
The former Florida governor, an establishment Republican, has been overshadowed by Trump's bomb-throwing rhetoric in the contest to become the party's candidate for the November 2016 presidential election.
A Bush campaign aide said Jeb will focus on his “hopeful, optimistic vision” for how he would lead the country and that if an opportunity presents itself to contrast himself with Trump, he will take it. “He’s not going to shy away on the Trump front,” said the aide.
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RR over Trump: 'I believe in the idea of amnesty for those who have put down roots."by Amanda Becker via twitter 9/16/2015 11:57:46 PM
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Grahams postdebate statement? "Like Reagan facing dwn the Evil Empire, Graham has the uncompromised determination 2 destroy radical Islam.."by alanawise_ via twitter 9/16/2015 11:55:37 PM -
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Graham is too smart to really believe he's going to win the nomination. So is he trying to set a policy agent for next prez, Dem or Rep?by Emily Flitter via twitter 9/16/2015 11:50:30 PM
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Tales from the trail
Lindsey Graham wants to talk about ISIS, and he used every opportunity he could in Wednesday night’s debate for lower-polling candidates– even when he was asked about something else.
The South Carolina senator devoted his minute-long introduction time to argue for the use of troops to fight ISIS. An hour into the debate, Graham mentioned at least three times that he’s made 35 trips to Iraq and Afghanistan. Asked about the Supreme Court’s decision on gay marriage, Graham squeezed in a reference to ISIS.
“Whether you’re the wedding cake baker, the gay couple, or preacher – radical Islam would kill you all if they could,” Graham said.
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The only candidate not named Trump attacked in undercard debate: John Kasich, who Graham attacked as not strong enough on foreign policy.by Erin McPike via twitter 9/16/2015 11:49:10 PM -
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This just in from reporter Amanda Becker, from Clinton's HQ in Brooklyn, where she has invited journalists to watch the GOP Debate:
"The campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton again hosted reporters at its Brooklyn headquarters to watch the GOP debate.
In the viewing room, Clinton's team had posted large photos of each Republican candidate in the main debate, with quotes of former President Ronald Reagan, whose presidential library at which the debate is taking place, on key issues on which the current candidates have diverged.
A sampling:
"Ronald Reagan on immigration, October 21, 1984 (superimposed over Donald Trump): 'I believe in the idea of amnesty for those who have put down roots and who have libed here even though some time back they may have entered the country illegally.'"
"Ronald Reagan on gun violence, March 29, 2991 (superimposed over Jeb Bush): 'Critics claim that 'waiting period' legislation in the states that have it doesn't work, that criminals just go to nearby states that lack such laws to buy their weapons. True enough, and all the more reason to have a Federal law that fills the gaps.'"
"Ronald Reagan on unions, September 3, 1981 (superimposed over Scott Walker): 'Collective bargaining in the years since has played a major role in America's economic miracle.'" -
Lindsey Graham's workshop on how to only talk about ISIS, even when asked about gay marriage: blogs.reuters.com/talesfromthetr…by Ginger Gibson via twitter 9/16/2015 11:46:50 PM
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Graham: Radical Islamists are "religious Nazis running wild."by Luciana Lopez via twitter 9/16/2015 11:46:40 PM -
Graham has said "i've been to Iraq 35 times" 35 times this debate... probably #GOPDebateby alanawise_ via twitter 9/16/2015 11:46:36 PM
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The NRA: Protecting your right to large-sized sodas.by Ginger Gibson via twitter 9/16/2015 11:38:46 PM
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Worth noting Graham sounds exactly like he does in the Senate. Isn't changing his message or tone. Would say same if he wasn't running.by Ginger Gibson via twitter 9/16/2015 11:38:06 PM
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Graham: Not going to shut the government down, am sick of hearing this. Am trying to get the R party in a position to win. #GOPDebateby Luciana Lopez via twitter 9/16/2015 11:37:50 PM
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Graham: "I'm tired of telling people things they want to hear that we can't do." That is practically GOP apostasy. #GOPDebateby James Oliphant via twitter 9/16/2015 11:37:14 PM -
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Graham: I'm tired of telling people things they wanna hear that i know we can't do... if I was president, I wouldn't put one penny to PPby alanawise_ via twitter 9/16/2015 11:36:40 PM
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Jindal stomping all over that 11th commandment. "It's time to have Republicans with a backbone in Washington, DC" #GOPDebateby Luciana Lopez via twitter 9/16/2015 11:36:36 PM
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Lindsey Graham seems really frustrated. "I’m tired of telling people things they want to hear that we can’t do"by Ginger Gibson via twitter 9/16/2015 11:36:30 PM
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Jindal: If we can't defund Planned Parenthood, it is time to be done with the Republican party.by Emily Flitter via twitter 9/16/2015 11:35:46 PM
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Graham: If you want to repeal Obamacare, get a new president. If you want to defund Planned Parenthood, elect a pro-life president.by Luciana Lopez via twitter 9/16/2015 11:34:21 PM
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Jindal arguing that Senate could stop Iran deal by eliminating the filibuster. But it still wouldn't be able to overcome a veto....by Ginger Gibson via twitter 9/16/2015 11:33:28 PM
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Graham: Assad must go. If he doesn’t go it never ends.by Luciana Lopez via twitter 9/16/2015 11:32:53 PM
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Graham: Do you think Putin would be in the Ukraine or Syria today if Ronald Reagan were prez? No.by alanawise_ via twitter 9/16/2015 11:31:24 PM
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North Korea slams Bolton's 'dim-sighted' call for sign of denuclearization
SEOUL North Korea has criticized U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton's "nonsense" call for Pyongyang to show that it’s serious about giving up its nuclear weapons, the second time it has criticized a leading U.S. official in less than a week.