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7:40 AM ET, April 20, 2015

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Amy Chozick / New York Times:
New Book, ‘Clinton Cash,’ Questions Foreign Donations to Foundation  —  The book does not hit shelves until May 5, but already the Republican Rand Paul has called its findings “big news” that will “shock people” and make voters “question” the candidacy of Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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Matt Lewis / Telegraph:
Why satire not scandal could derail Hillary Clinton's campaign  —  “Serious” stories about Hillary Clinton did not attract as much coverage as her failure to leave a tip at a Mexican restaurant, writes Matt Lewis  —  Republicans are the usual targets for caricature on popular US comedy show …
Discussion: The Daily Caller and Moe Lane
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David D. Kirkpatrick / New York Times:
ISIS Video Purports to Show Killing of Ethiopian Christians  —  CAIRO — The Islamic State released a video on Sunday that appears to show fighters from affiliates in southern and eastern Libya executing dozens of Ethiopian Christians, some by beheading and others by shooting.
Hunter Schwarz / Washington Post:
Lindsey Graham says he's ‘91 percent’ sure he'll run for president  —  Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said his decision on whether he'll run for president depends on whether he can raise enough money, but he said there's a “91 percent” chance he will.  —  “If I can raise the money, I'll do it …
Discussion: FOX News Radio
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Ana Marie Cox / The Daily Beast:
Marco Rubio, Gen-X Fraud
Fox News:
Graham says he's ‘91 percent sure’ he'll get in 2016 GOP presidential primary but needs campaign cash
Discussion: Hot Air, The Reaction and The Week
Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Lindsey Graham eyes May presidential announcement
Discussion: Outside the Beltway
Nick Gass / Politico:
Chris Christie sinks to new low in New Jersey poll  —  New Jersey voters are giving Chris Christie his lowest marks yet.  —  A majority — 53 percent to 38 percent — thinks the governor knew about the traffic situation on the George Washington Bridge, but most say that he did not personally order it …
Discussion: Political Wire
Kasie Hunt / msnbc.com:
Scott Walker has attended gay wedding reception  —  NASHUA, N.H. - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has attended a wedding reception for a gay couple, he said Sunday, though the potential 2016 contender still believes marriage should be between a man and a woman.  —  “That's certainly a personal issue.
Discussion: Joe. My. God. and Yahoo Politics
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Stephen F. Hayes / Weekly Standard:
Walker Shines in New Hampshire
Matea Gold / Washington Post:
Big money in politics emerges as a rising issue in 2016 campaign  —  At almost the same time last week that a Florida mailman was landing a gyrocopter in front of the U.S. Capitol to protest the influence of the wealthy on politics, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) was getting pressed …
Ross Douthat / New York Times:
Checking Charlie Hebdo's Privilege  —  A LIVING cartoonist lecturing his murdered peers makes for a curious spectacle, but that's what transpired at journalism's George Polk Awards a week ago.  The lecturer was Garry Trudeau, of “Doonesbury” fame; his subject was the cartoonists for Charlie Hebdo …
Washington Post:
‘Free-range’ flap fans the flames of a national debate on parenting  —  Montgomery County police said that a call came in to check on the children's welfare shortly before 5 p.m. (Montgomery County Police)  —  Long before the Meitivs of Silver Spring clashed with Montgomery County …
Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Kasich awaits signal from God on presidential bid  —  Ohio Gov. John Kasich continued to signal his increasing interest in running for president Sunday, saying he's waiting for a signal from God before making the call.  —  “My family is a consideration,” the Republican governor said on NBC's “Meet the Press.”
Discussion: Political Wire
Jon Stewart / Guardian:
why I quit The Daily Show  —  Stewart's decision to retire as host of the satirical news show after 16 years has left liberal America in mourning.  So why is he leaving just before an election - and what will happen when he steps out from behind the desk?  —  here was no one moment …
 
 
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