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NY paper tells Cruz where he can really go
The New York Daily News tells Ted Cruz he can take the ‘F U Train’.
Why Trump needs a ‘reset on his messaging’
Top Talkers: Donald Trump is leading in his home state of New York, according to the latest Monmouth poll. The Morning Joe panel discusses the state of the Republican race as it pulls into New York.
Citations for the April 6, 2016 TRMS
Links to material cited on Wednesday night’s show
RNC holds secret meeting on convention rules
Doug Heye, former RNC communications director, talks with Rachel Maddow about an off-the-record RNC convention rules meeting at which the party and the campaigns began sorting out the possibility of a brokered convention in Cleveland this summer.
Will Stop Trump continue momentum in NY?
Lawrence explains why he thinks the leader of the
Trump’s ‘New York values’ on display at rally
If Trump lost momentum by losing Wisconsin, you wouldn’t have known it on Long Island Wednesday night.
Sanders: Clinton not qualified for president
Sen. Bernie Sanders caused political shockwaves during a campaign event in Philadelphia Wednesday night when he said he does not believe Hillary Clinton is qualified for the presidency. Lawrence discusses the breaking news with David Corn and Jonathan All
New scrutiny on Cruz after Wisconsin win
Rachel Maddow tells the story of how good timing allowed Ted Cruz to defeat a better-known candidate in a Senate race with an abnormally small turnout, the only election in which Cruz has ever run, and notes that Cruz is likely to be subjected to greater
On the Trail: All eyes on New York & beyond
Things got heated on both sides of the trail on day one of the campaign to win New York. MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell shares the highlights.
Exclusive: Nate Silver forecasts the RNC
In an exclusive interview, Lawrence talks to Nate Silver of the “FiveThirtyEight” blog about why he feels it will be hard for Donald Trump to avoid a contested convention to win the Republican nomination. Plus, how Nancy Pelosi’s district could help Ted C
School police officer body slams student
Cell phone video shows a police officer slamming a 12-year-old student to the ground at a San Antonio, Texas, school.
Sanders: Hillary not ‘qualified’ for office
Less than 24 hours after Sanders’ big win in Wisconsin, the senator from Vermont hammered Clinton at a Philadelphia rally.
Can Trump rebound from bruising defeat?
Ted Cruz, who disparaged Donald Trump two months ago for having
Sanders asked if he’d apologize for slavery
At an event in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Bernie Sanders was asked if he would formally apologize for slavery as president. Listen to his answer here.
How Kasich’s 2016 run got on the offensive
The governor launched a multi-pronged criticism of Donald Trump last Thursday, calling him “unmoored and “unprepared to be president.”
Clinton: Sanders doesn’t know own policies
The Democratic frontrunner, reeling from losses in 7 of 8 states, takes a harsher tone against her rival.
Can Sanders’ plan to break up the banks work?
Chris Hayes debates Sanders’ statements on too-big-to-fail with former Congressman Barney Frank and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich.
Despite loss, Cruz thinks AZ is still in play
“We didn’t realize until that first meeting how hard they were to going to work to steal the delegates.”
Ivanka Trump-brand scarves recalled
The Made-in-China scarves are being recalled because they are too flammable and pose a “burn risk” to consumers.
Sanders: Clinton not qualified to be…
The gloves are off between presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. Sanders detailed all the reasons why he doesn’t feel Clinton is “qualified” to be president at a campaign rally at Temple University Wednesday night.
Sanders: Clinton not qualified for presidency
Senator Bernie Sanders responds to Hillary Clinton’s charge that he is not prepared to be president by saying that she is not qualified to serve as president because of her campaign donations and vote on the war in Iraq.
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Activist in viral Gov. Scott video speaks out
Cara Jennings, an activist whose confrontation with Florida Governor Rick Scott at a Starbucks on Tuesday has gone viral, explains what took place in the now-famous video, and why she is so incensed about Governor Scott’s policies and actions.
‘Very Tough’ Path Forward for Trump
After Wisconsin, it looks a lot less likely that Donald Trump will be able to clinch the nomination by the time the primaries are completed. Republican strategist Brad Todd and NBC’s Carrie Dann weigh in.
‘Religious Freedom’ Law Debated
Battle lines are drawn as Mississippi’s “religious freedom” bill becomes law. Chuck Todd talks to Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission President Russell Moore and ACLU Deputy Legal Director Louise Melling.
White House pushes back against Trump
Twice in the last week President Obama has made forceful statements decrying the GOP front-runner’s “wackier” positions.
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 4.6.16
Today’s edition of quick hits.
More GOP Senators Meet with SCOTUS Nominee
Two more GOP senators break with leadership and meet with President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) explains why she’s urging her colleagues to hold hearings.
Famous leaks through the ages
Ask any plumber and they will tell you: Water has a way of finding a way out. The same can be said for secrets.
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Coming up: Trump holds NY rally
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds a rally in Bethpage, New York.
LIVE: Sanders addresses Penn voters
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders meets with voters at Tindley Temple United Methodist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
‘Cruz is gonna win this thing’
Judson Phillips, Founder of Tea Party Nation, shows his support for Ted Cruz. He comments on how Donald Trump is losing his appeal and how Wisconsin marked a turning point in the campaign.
The potential GOP convention nobody expected
Buzzfeed’s McCay Coppins and Adolfo Franco, Former John McCain adviser, comments on the results of the Wisconsin primary and how a contested convention might seem inevitable now.
Musician Merle Haggard has died
Country Music hall of famer Merle Haggard has died. He was 79 years old.
GOP resistance to Garland grows
Luke Russert reports on the increasing GOP resistance to President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland.
Cruz explains his ‘New York Values’ statement
Ted Cruz elaborates on his statement regarding “New York Values” and gives his description of the effects of the “liberal politics” that consume New York.
Another ‘religious freedom’ bill on the brink
Yet another “religious freedom” bill stands on the brink of becoming law.
Is a vote for Cruz a vote against Trump?
Our Principals PAC’s Ed Goeas comments on the changing election platform for Donald Trump, referring to how he once held a strong lead which has been chipping away with the past few states.
Will the GOP convention rules change?
Henry Barbour, of the RNC Rules Committee, comments on a certain rule that would keep John Kasich off the Republican convention ballot therefore asking the convention to change that rule and explains other rule changes that could occur.
Congressman: Voter ID helps GOP in WI
Republican Rep. Glenn Grothman said that he thinks Wisconsin’s new voter ID law will help the eventual GOP nominee win the state in the general election.
Former coal mine exec sentenced to prison
Don Blankenship, former CEO of Massey Energy, was sentenced Wednesday to one year in federal prison for safety lapses connected to a deadly coal mine explosion.
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 4.6.16
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Is the GOP purging voters in a pivotal state?
Ohio, the most important state in this year’s presidential election, is illegally removing thousands of voters from the rolls, a new lawsuit alleges.
Clinton and Sanders fight for NY
Senior Advisor in Bernie Sanders campaign, Tad Devine, talks to MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell about the New York Daily News cover attacking Sanders over his statements on gun violence. He also responds to Hillary Clinton’s statement saying that she is …
Trump campaign: ‘We’re very confident in…
Donald Trump released a statement following his loss in Wisconsin calling Ted Cruz a “Trojan horse” and states that Cruz is being “used by the party bosses.” National Spokeswoman for Donald Trump’s campaign, Katrina Pierson, discusses this with MSNBC’s…
NYC First Lady: ‘Hillary has the best plan’
Hillary Clinton supporter and New York City First Lady, Chirlane McCray, joins MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell to discuss the fight against Bernie Sanders for upcoming primary in New York.
Coming up: Clinton roundtable in Philadelphia
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LIVE: Clinton roundtable in Philadelphia
Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton holds a roundtable on elderly and disabled issues with Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney.
6 must-see charts to explain election results
Here are six charts that help explain the results of the Wisconsin presidential primary.
Mississippi Governor signs anti-LGBT bill
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant signed a “religious freedom” bill into law Tuesday allowing businesses to refuse service to LGBT people based on religious objection. NBC’s Pete Williams reports.
Grassley takes aim at Supreme Court’s…
When the Senate Judiciary Committee chairman goes after a like-minded Supreme Court chief justice in a direct and personal way, that’s not normal.
A Bernie Sanders joint
Prior to his big win in Wisconsin on Tuesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders sat down with Spike Lee, one of the biggest names to hail from his hometown of Brooklyn.
Rough interview raises awkward questions…
There’s no doubt the senator has a vision and the ability to inspire his supporters to follow his lead, but how much does he know about implementing his goals?
LIVE: Clinton speaks at AFL-CIO convention
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton makes remarks at the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO convention in Philadelphia.
Impeachment effort takes a step forward…
In the wake of Alabama Gov. Bob Bentley’s (R) sex scandal, his hold on power is growing tenuous.
Can Clinton win over the youth vote?
Brian Fallon, press secretary for the Clinton campaign, talks about Bernie Sanders’ appeal to young and Independent voters and their confidence that they can win them over.
Can Ted Cruz win another state in April?
MSNBC political analyst Rick Tyler breaks down the remaining April primaries and whether Ted Cruz acquire any more delegates in April.
Law school renamed due to NSFW Scalia acronym
George Mason University’s new moniker, the Antonin Scalia School of Law, was quickly scrubbed after its acronym became the butt of jokes on social media.
Things will get tougher for Cruz, Sanders
It was mission accomplished for both Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders in Wisconsin last night. But the going now gets tougher for the two men.
Clinton: I have a record, a plan and I’m…
Hillary Clinton joins Morning Joe to discuss the Wisconsin Democratic primary and her loss to Bernie Sanders, her plans to reach out to Sanders voters and if Sanders is a Democrat.
House Republican accidentally tells the…
Republicans are supposed say that voter-ID policies have nothing to do with partisanship. Occasionally, they slip and accidentally tell the truth.
NFL makes major game announcement
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced Tuesday that Twitter has secured the rights to stream Thursday Night NFL games in the fall.
Amy Schumer calls out magazine over plus size
Amy Schumer called out Glamour Magazine on Instagram for including her in a plus size issue.
Joe: Ted Cruz will never be the GOP nominee
Top Talkers: Following Ted Cruz’s win in Wisconsin, the Morning Joe panel discusses the fights ahead, and Joe Scarborough says that Ted Cruz will not be the Republican nominee.
What are the chances..? Pundits weigh in
Chris Matthews asks his panel what they think the chances are for Hillary Clinton, Ted Cruz, and Donald Trump to win the White House.
Sanders triumphs thanks to young voters, men
Sanders won the Wisconsin primary by taking a significant 62 percent share of the votes from men, according to the NBC News Exit Poll.
Sanders: ‘Much more’ to be done on health…
Following his primary victory in Wisconsin, Bernie Sanders discussed the state of health care in the United States, thanking President Obama for his leadership but that “much, much more” must be done to improve and expand health care.
Watch Ted Cruz’s full primary night speech
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz addresses supporters after his primary victory in Wisconsin.
Sanders: ‘Excellent chance’ of winning NY
While speaking in Wyoming on Tuesday evening, Bernie Sanders said he believes he has “an excellent chance” of winning the upcoming New York Democratic primary.
Sanders, energized, under fire on guns
Jeff Weaver, campaign manager for Bernie Sanders, talks with Rachel Maddow about how the recent series of wins have shaped the campaign’s expectations, and addresses the harsh headline on the cover of the New York Daily News criticizing Sanders’ answer…
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Watch Bernie Sanders’ primary night speech
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders addresses supporters after his primary victory in Wisconsin.
Tight math still allows for Trump win
Steve Kornacki shows the narrow but not impossible national Republican delegate math whereby Donald Trump could still clinch the Republican nomination with 1237 delegates.
Sanders picks up momentum, but few delegates
It’s the latest in a string of wins for Sanders, but it likely won’t do much to throw Clinton off course.
Cruz win loosens Trump’s grip on nomination
Donald Trump’s path to the GOP presidential nomination got a little narrower on Tuesday as Ted Cruz handily defeated him in Wisconsin.
Reports of infighting within Trump campaign
Donald Trump is looking to pull an upset in Wisconsin and recover from a not-so stellar week. This as reports circulate of turmoil within the ranks of his campaign. NBC News’ Chris Jansing reports from the Village of Jackson, WI.
Victims send a message to Lahore terrorists
People impacted during the bombing at a public park in Lahore, Pakistan share their stories.
Will the state of the GOP race change in WI?
A new national poll from NBC shows Donald Trump holding steady among Republican voters at 45 percent while Ted Cruz is 17 points back. Conservative commentators Ann Coulter and Charlie Sykes discuss where they think the GOP race stands.
Dog whistles underscore Trump’s border plan
Experts are skeptical that Trump could make Mexico pay for a border wall. Still, it’s unclear whether Trump himself even plans to follow through.
‘Jackie’ of UVA article to be deposed in suit
A judge on Monday denied an attempt to prevent “Jackie,” the alleged rape victim profiled in Rolling Stone, from being deposed in a civil suit.
Matthews: Who do you want to be our…
Chris Matthews asks the question before the American people: Who do you want to be our president?
Liberal shift among Democrats continues
Steve Kornacki shows via exit polls that a greater number of Democratic voters in Wisconsin identify as liberal than in the previous primary election in 2008, fitting a trend seen in previous primary states. An MSNBC panel discusses.
Last voter in line: I think I’ll go with Cruz
As polls close in the Wisconsin primaries, MSNBC’s Tony Dokoupil reports from the University of Wisconsin where he speaks to the very last voter in line.
Cruz, Sanders win WI primaries
NBC News projects Bernie Sanders wins the Wisconsin Democratic primary, and Ted Cruz wins the state’s GOP primary.
Meet the ‘frenemies’ of Donald Trump
Some of Donald Trump’s friendships have blossomed during his presidential run, while others have hit rock bottom.
Worker hangs Mexican flag on Trump Tower
Diego Reyna had had enough of the candidate’s comments about his compatriots when he sneaked up the building and hung a Mexican flag.
Wisconsin Primary: Past and Present
NBC’s Tom Brokaw weighs in on the Wisconsin presidential primary, past and present, and reflects on his 1980 interview with an upstart New York real estate developer about his ambitions in life.
Another Sanders surrogate veers off message
A handful of the high-profile endorsers who have hit the trail in support of Sanders have received blowback for some seemingly unscripted remarks.
First Wisconsin Exit Polls Released
The first exit polls coming out of Wisconsin give us a glimpse at the mood and makeup of Tuesday’s all-important electorate. Chuck Todd and Steve Kornacki analyze the data.
LIVE: Bill Clinton campaigns for Hillary
Former President Bill Clinton holds a campaign event on behalf of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in Rochester, New York.
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 4.5.16
Today’s edition of quick hits.
Decision Day in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin primary is not just about who wins, but how. Chuck Todd talks with Ted Cruz backer Rep. Reid Ribble, Stephen Miller of the Trump campaign and former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson, a John Kasich supporter.
Coming up: candidate primary speeches
Presidential candidates address supporters on primary night.
Gay Olympic diver finally gets Wheaties box
Greg Louganis, an openly gay four-time U.S. Olympic gold medal winner, will finally appear on a Wheaties boxes after a petition began eight months ago.
LIVE: State Department briefing
Deputy Spokesperson Mark C. Toner holds a daily State Department press briefing on the latest topics on current affairs.
Trump causing headaches for Senate GOP
Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant tour might cause headaches for down-ballot Republicans who are already trying to distance themselves from the party front-runner.
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300,000 could be impacted by WI voter ID law
The quirks of Wisconsin’s newly implemented Voter ID law have been confusing for some at the polls. Anita Johnson of
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