1. Bernie officially grassroots-ier than 'Bam
Bernie Sanders has now received more individual donations that Barack Obama did during the entirety of his 2008 campaign, Sanders’ fundraising machine announced. So he wins?
2. Ryan: ‘Count me out’
Some Republicans have fantasized that Paul Ryan, despite his denials, would emerge from a contested convention to be the presidential nominee. Today, Ryan went scorched earth on the notion.
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I do not want nor will I accept the nomination for our party. Let me speak directly to the delegates … If no candidate has a majority on the first ballot, I believe that you should only choose from a person who has actually participated in a primary. Count me out.
I am not going to be our party’s nominee.
– House speaker Paul Ryan
3. Kasich trashes rivals
Ohio governor John Kasich doesn’t typically dwell on his opponents’ blemishes. But he did today, warning America that the other guys “were not worthy of the office they are seeking”.
Who are Cruz’s supporters in New York?
That way darkness lies
4. Clinton in racial joke controversy
Hillary Clinton and NYC mayor Bill de Blasio did a comedy sketch Saturday in which De Blasio referred to “CP time” – colored people time. It made the cover of the Daily News.
‘Skit for brains’ – NY Daily News
Politicians acting funny
5. Clinton, Trump looking good in NY
Donald Trump was at 55% and Clinton led Sanders 53-40 among likely voters in a new Quinnipiac poll. The numbers had barely changed from the last such poll in March.
Primary deadlines frustrate New Yorkers
6. Happy birthday, Clinton ’16
One year ago today, Hillary Clinton launched her presidential campaign. Only 209 days remain until election day. Enjoy it while it lasts.
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— Tom Morello (@tmorello) April 12, 2016
