1. Clinton up 15 in New York
A new Emerson poll put Hillary Clinton 15 points ahead of Bernie Sanders in New York, which votes tomorrow. Donald Trump showed a 34-point lead. Both numbers were in line with averages.
Sanders’ NY buzz may not deliver
2. Sanders closes on Clinton nationally
In a hypothetical national primary between the Democratic candidates, however, a WSJ/NBC poll had Sanders nipping at Clinton’s heels, 48-50. A year ago averages had Clinton up 62-8.
Immigration activists look to election as supreme court considers key case
3. Clinton spending shifts to general
The pro-Clinton political group Priorities USA reserved $35m to spend in a general election battle on advertising targeting millennials, Hispanics, African Americans and women, the Washington Post reported.
Super Pac plans big Clinton buy
4. Sanders suggests fundraising malpractice
Speaking of Pacs – the Sanders camp sent a letter to the DNC suggesting a party-aligned fund was illegally funding Clinton instead of state party committees or down-ballot races.
‘I am writing to convey some extremely serious concerns’
5. Trump: ‘I hope it doesn’t involve violence’
Speaking on Staten Island on Sunday, Trump said: “You’re going to have a very, very upset and angry group of people” at the national convention if he’s denied. He called the system “100% crooked”.
Trump gets hero’s welcome on Staten Island
Donald Trump: a prayer for peace
Summary
Trump rival Ted Cruz dismissed the frontrunner’s insistence that he is owed victory, saying: “Donald’s calculator is missing a few keys.” Cruz, meanwhile, continued to quietly rack up delegates.
Cruz sweeps Wyoming after Trump cedes fight
6. Moment of zen: Kasich v pickle
... and another thing:
WATCH: New York state senator twirls @HillaryClinton during Washington Heights block party: https://t.co/ORhybbGqnU
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) April 17, 2016
