1. Rubio: ‘I do not want to be considered’
My previously stated reservations about [Trump’s] campaign and concerns with many of his policies remain unchanged. He will be best served by a running mate and by surrogates who fully embrace his campaign.
– Senator Marco Rubio
2. Ryan: ‘I never said never’
House speaker Paul Ryan softened his opposition to Donald Trump a bit, in advance of a meeting on Thursday between the two top Republicans brokered by party chieftains.
Summary
I never said never. I just said [not] at this point. I wish I had more time to get to know him before this happened... I just want to get to know the guy ... we just don’t know each other
–Paul Ryan
Summary
Ryan even said he would step aside as chairman of the national convention if Trump wanted him to. “He’s the nominee,” Ryan said. “I’ll do whatever he wants with respect to the convention.”
Millions of active – and furious – Latino voters
3. Sanders plan digs $18tn hole – study
Two nonpartisan think tanks collaborated on a study that concluded that Bernie Sanders’ plan for free college and healthcare, etc, would create $18tn in debt over 10 years even with higher taxes.
4. Clinton hunts for November votes
Hillary Clinton campaigned in the Virginia suburbs, where a win in November could award her the state and the presidency. Not that she has yet won the nomination. West Virginia Dems vote tomorrow.
Clinton was no ‘nasty, mean enabler’
5. Christie to head up transition
The Trump campaign tapped New Jersey governor Chris Christie to lead a White House transition team. Should Trump win the presidency, Christie will literally be the first one in the door.
6. Trump debt plan raises eyebrows
After saying the national debt could be addressed by stiffing creditors, Trump unveiled a new debt-service plan Monday: print money.
Trump wants to end federal minimum wage
Summary
I mean, this is the United States government. First of all, you never have to default, because you print the money, I hate to tell you, OK.
– Donald J Trump
