Dems worry Sanders may not exit gracefully
The Democratic Party fears Bernie Sanders will resist a smooth exit as the primary nears end and Clinton wraps up the nomination. Tensions rose after the Nevada convention clash, with Sanders supporters booing and clashing with officials. party leaders urge a united front to prevent voter defection and maintain momentum against Trump.
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Clinton leads in pledged and superdelegates for nomination
Hillary Clinton holds a commanding lead over Bernie Sanders in delegates needed to win the Democratic nomination. The AP reports Clinton with 2,293 pledged delegates and 525 superdelegates versus Sanders with 1,533 pledged delegates and 39 superdelegates, with 1,494 to reach the 2,383 needed to win.
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Clinton 90 Delegates From Clinching Nomination
Hillary Clinton remains 90 delegates short of the Democratic nomination after Kentucky and Oregon results. Bernie Sanders gained 61 to Clinton's 52 with three delegates left to allocate, leaving Clinton with 1,768 to Sanders 1,494 and a 274 delegate lead. Including superdelegates, Clinton has 2,293 of 2,383 needed.
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Trump’s Supreme Court list includes a critic on it
Donald Trump named 11 conservative judges from outside Washington as likely Supreme Court picks to reassure Republicans. The roster includes Don Willett who has mocked Trump on Twitter, plus six federal appellate judges and five state supreme court appointees, with DC judges notably absent.
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Resolution calls for IRS head to resign
House Republican Jason Chaffetz introduces a four page non binding resolution censuring IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. The vote would urge resignation or firing amid investigations into IRS treatment of conservative groups and impeachment talk looms despite no criminal charges found.
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Rendell Says Ugly Women Will Defeat Trump
Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell told the Washington Post that there are more ugly women than attractive ones in America and that Trump will lose female voters. Sabina Singh of Katie McGinty’s campaign condemned the remark as off base. A Republican PAC urged McGinty to distance herself from Rendell.
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