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Bernie Sanders Won Democrats Abroad . . .

March 21, 2016 by PublicSkeleton Leave a Comment

Bernie Sanders Won Democrats Abroad. . .
By Barbara Sprunt, NPR

(Mar. 21, 2016 18:34) — The next big day in the presidential nominating contest is Tuesday when voters in Arizona, Utah and Idaho head to the polls.

But the votes are already in for another overlooked primary — Democrats Abroad. Between March 1 and March 8, Democrats living across the globe cast their votes for who they want to see as their party’s nominee. The votes have now been tallied, and Bernie Sanders won by a wide margin, according to results released Monday.

Thousands Flock to Boise State to See Presidential Hopeful Bernie Sanders

March 21, 2016 by PublicSkeleton Leave a Comment

Thousands Flock to Boise State to See Presidential Hopeful Bernie Sanders
By Harrison Berry,
(Mar. 21, 2016) — Attracted by his criticism of establishment politics, thousands of Idahoans braved long lines March 21 to hear presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont) speak at Boise State University’s Taco Bell Arena.

“I really believe in his liberal spirit,” said Boise High School student Alexis Bigby, who added she’s beginning to think about where she’d like to attend college. She was particularly attracted to Sanders’ campaign promise of providing free public college and university education to United States citizens.

Media Silent as Bernie Sanders Packs Seattle Arena Beyond Capacity (LIVE VIDEO)

March 21, 2016 by PublicSkeleton Leave a Comment

Media Silent as Bernie Sanders Packs Seattle Arena Beyond Capacity (LIVE VIDEO) by Tom Cahill, USUncut.com

(Mar. 21, 2016) — Tonight’s Bernie Sanders rally in Seattle, Washington is one of the biggest ones to date.

The Vermont senator will be speaking to a capacity crowd at Key Arena in Seattle, to excite his base in Washington State before voters caucus on March 26. According to tweets from the scene, the overflow crowd watching Sanders’ speech on screens outside the stadium might be bigger than the crowd inside, where capacity is 17,854. Not long after Secret Service started letting Sanders supporters inside the venue, the campaign already started preparing overflow space.

Sanders says superdelegates should vote with their state

March 20, 2016 by PublicSkeleton Leave a Comment

Sanders says superdelegates should vote with their state
By PATRICK TEMPLE-WEST, Politico

(Mar. 20, 2016 12:45 EST) — Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders on Sunday said Democratic superdelegates in states he’s won should not to break with their home voters and back rival Hillary Clinton at the party’s convention.
At the party’s convention in July, those party notables designated as “superdelegates” can vote for whomever they want regardless of who won their home state’s primary or caucus. Sanders is far behind Clinton in the total delegate count and would need support from as many of these individuals as possible to win the nomination.

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Tribune’s Bid for California Papers Temporarily Halted

March 19, 2016 by PublicSkeleton Leave a Comment

Tribune’s Bid for California Papers Temporarily Halted
By David Glovin, Bloomberg.com

(Mar. 19, 2016 12:40 EST) — Tribune Publishing Co., owner of the Los Angeles Times, was temporarily blocked by a judge from acquiring newspaper publisher Freedom Communications Inc. after the U.S said the combination would create a monopoly in southern California.

U.S. District Judge Andre Birotte Jr. in Los Angeles issued a temporary restraining order Friday after the U.S. government sued to prevent the deal. The Justice Department said this week that Tribune would dominate newspaper sales in two counties, allowing it to increase subscription costs and raise advertising rates.

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‘Gordon Gekko’ wants Bernie Sanders to be president

March 14, 2016 by PublicSkeleton Leave a Comment

‘Gordon Gekko’ wants Bernie Sanders to be president
by Heather Long, CNN

(Mar 14, 2016 14:20 ET) — Bernie Sanders doesn’t have much love for billionaires, but one of the most notorious members of the 1% likes him.

“Bernie Sanders, without a doubt” is the best candidate for president, Asher Edelman said on CNBC last week. “From an economic point of view, it’s straightforward.”

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Bernie Sanders is closing the gap in Ohio with Hillary Clinton

March 14, 2016 by PublicSkeleton Leave a Comment

Bernie Sanders is closing the gap in Ohio with Hillary Clinton
by Andrew J. Tobias, Cleveland.com
(Mar. 14, 2016 08:45) — CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio’s Tuesday election appears to be up for grabs in both the Republican and Democratic presidential races, according to a new poll.

A Quinnipiac University poll released Monday showed Sen. Bernie Sanders is narrowing the gap in the Demoratic primary race between himself and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Clinton remains up on Sanders 51 percent to 46 percent, but polling conducted earlier in March had shown Clinton leading in Ohio by as much as 30 points. A Quinnipiac University poll released on March 9 had shown Clinton leading by 9 points.

Bernie Sanders Officially Announces 2016 Presidential Run

March 12, 2016 by PublicSkeleton Leave a Comment

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Bernie Sanders Sees Michigan Win as a Springboard to the Nomination

March 11, 2016 by PublicSkeleton Leave a Comment

Bernie Sanders Sees Michigan Win as a Springboard to the Nomination
By YAMICHE ALCINDOR and PATRICK HEALY

(Mar. 12, 2016) — MIAMI — Convinced that his surprising victory in Michigan represented a turning point, Senator Bernie Sanders and his advisers are maneuvering and spending aggressively to pull off a huge upset on Tuesday — a victory in the Ohio primary — by focusing on Hillary Clinton’s past support for trade deals that are deeply unpopular in the Midwest and other key states in his updated battle plans.

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Sanders wins: Ohio judge rules 17-year-olds can vote on election day

March 11, 2016 by PublicSkeleton Leave a Comment

Sanders wins: Ohio judge rules 17-year-olds can vote on election day
By DANIEL STRAUSS, Politico

(Mar. 11, 2016 18:12 pm EST) — Sen. Bernie Sanders notched a potentially significant win on Friday evening when an Ohio judge issued an order, allowing 17-year-old voters to participate in the state’s presidential primary on Tuesday.

Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Richard Frye ruled that 17-year-old voters who turn 18 by the day of the November election can vote in the primary, though not on ballot issues or for any contests that would actually elect someone to office.

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