1. Sanders ‘revolution’ heavily televised
Nevada Democrats caucus tomorrow – and senator Bernie Sanders is currently running 300 TV ads a day in the state. That’s almost triple what his rival, Hillary Clinton, is airing.
‘El Viejito’ for president: why Nevado Latinos are switching to Sanders
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But Clinton is busy on the ground, meeting with service employees, deploying her husband and planning a big Las Vegas rally tonight. Who’s ahead? Polling in the state is not to be trusted.
2. Clyburn endorses Clinton
“My heart has always been with Hillary Clinton,” said South Carolina representative Jim Clyburn, the highest-ranking African American in Congress.
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Clinton sharply objected to a charge by Sanders that she was embracing Barack Obama to “win support from the African American community.” “Baffling,” said Clinton.
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‘Baffling’
.@POTUS' achievements speak for themselves. The idea that supporting him is a ploy to win black votes is baffling. https://t.co/BcqarX4rZ9
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) February 19, 2016
Trump: I will do more for African Americans in one year than Obama has done
4. Rubio camp warns of Cruz ‘tricks’
Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio are rassling in South Carolina, which also votes tomorrow. So if any of Cruz’s people claim Rubio dropped out – that’s not true, said team Rubio.
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We will not allow Ted Cruz to do to Marco in South Carolina what he did to Ben Carson in Iowa,” a Rubio spokesperson said. “We fear the worst dirty tricks are yet to come.” Intrigue!
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But the lowest blow Cruz dealt Rubio on Friday was to release a video ad that used Rubio’s own words – tap dancing on all sides of the immigration issue – against him.
5. Sanford endorses Cruz
Rubio may have current South Carolina governor Nikki Haley on his side, but former governor Mark Sanford – he of “Appalachian Trail” fame – came out for Cruz.
6. Scalia lies in repose
Scalia's casket on a catafalque first used for Abraham Lincoln after his assassination. pic.twitter.com/jXt0Jt7QIp
— David Smith (@SmithInAmerica) February 19, 2016
... and another thing:
This is the best photo of Justices Scalia & Ginsburg that exists.
— Benny (@bennyjohnson) February 19, 2016
(both are circled) pic.twitter.com/8QqusNIbnO
3. Trump and pope make up
A papal spokesman said Pope Francis questioning Donald Trump’s Christianity on Thursday was “in no way a personal attack.” Trump called the statement “beautiful” and said “the pope is great.”
Trump calls pope’s words ‘disgraceful’
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