memeorandum: Why Britain Left — I said goodnight to a gloomy party … (David Frum/The Atlantic)

5:35 PM ET, June 24, 2016

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The British are frantically Googling what the E.U. is, hours after voting to leave it — The whole world is reeling after a milestone referendum in Britain to leave the European Union. And although leaders of the campaign to exit Europe are crowing over their victory …

Discussion: Washington Monthly, Business Insider, NOLA River, Washington Post, Shakesville and Associated Press

Zack Beauchamp / Vox:

Brexit isn't about economics. It's about xenophobia. — When my girlfriend and I were in London last week, a drunk man accosted us at a pub. That's pretty par for the course there, in my experience. But this one — a middle-aged, dark-haired white guy we'll call “Bob” — was different.

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David Frum / The Atlantic:

Why Britain Left — I said goodnight to a gloomy party of Leave-minded Londoners a few minutes after midnight. The paper ballots were still being counted by hand. Only the British overseas territory of Gibraltar had reported final results. Yet the assumption of a Remain victory filled the room—and depressed my hosts.

Discussion: Townhall.com, Telegraph, The Resurgent, Israel Matzav and Salon

Sen. Jeff Sessions / Breitbart:

Sen. Jeff Sessions On Brexit: 'Now It's America's Turn' — The British people, our special friends and allies, deserve our full support following their sovereign and considered decision to leave the European Union. — The people spoke from their hearts and with conviction.

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Paul Krugman / New York Times:

Brexit: The Morning After — Well, that was pretty awesome - and I mean that in the worst way. A number of people deserve vast condemnation here, from David Cameron, who may go down in history as the man who risked wrecking Europe and his own nation for the sake of a momentary political advantage …

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James Hohmann / Washington Post:

The Daily 202: Stop underestimating Trump. ‘Brexit’ vote shows why he can win. — THE BIG IDEA: Britain's stunning vote to leave the European Union suggests that we've been seriously underestimating Donald Trump's ability to win the presidential election.

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BBC:

EU referendum: BBC forecasts UK votes to leave — The UK has voted by 52% to 48% to leave the European Union after 43 years in an historic referendum, a BBC forecast suggests. — London and Scotland voted strongly to stay in the EU but the remain vote has been undermined by poor results in the north of England.

Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:

Feel the Foreboding — If you've read my editors' blog posts over the years, you likely know that I am at heart a small-c conservative and instinctive institutionalist. There are up and down sides to that way of approaching the world. But it's a posture that colors my reactions to most things.

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Anne Gearan / Washington Post:
After ‘Leave’ vote, deep reverberations and differing reactions in U.S. election

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Charles C. W. Cooke / National Review:
The Brexit Vote Was Just the Beginning

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Matthew Holehouse / Telegraph:
UK votes Brexit: what would happen next?

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Angelique Chrisafis / Guardian:
European far right hails Britain's Brexit vote

Steven Erlanger / New York Times:
Britain Votes to Leave the European Union

Katie Mansfield / Daily Express:
Brexit SPREADS across Europe: Italy, France, Holland and Denmark ALL call for referendums

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Fusion:
With a single vote, England just screwed us all

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CNN:
Joe Biden warns of ‘xenophobia, nationalism, and isolationism’ after Brexit vote

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The Independent:
Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has called for a border poll …

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Inae Oh / Mother Jones:
UK Independence Party Leader Admits His Bold Brexit Claim Was a “Mistake”

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Richard Wheatstone / Mirror.co.uk: Londoners call for capital to break away from the rest of Britain following Brexit vote

Los Angeles Times:
Op-Ed The isolationist catastrophe of ‘Brexit’

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Kate McCann / Telegraph:
Farage: I can't guarantee EU money will go on the NHS

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Stephen Collinson / CNN:
Trump on Brexit: America is next

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David Dayen / American Prospect:
Who's to Blame for Brexit? The Elites

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Gary Younge / Guardian:
After this vote the UK is diminished, our politics poisoned

Discussion: Washington Post, naked capitalism and Common Dreams

Guardian:
David Cameron resigns after UK votes to leave European Union

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James Mackintosh / Wall Street Journal:
Sterling Crash Just the Start of Brexit Market Fallout

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Facebook:

Statement Regarding British Referendum on E.U. Membership — The people of the United Kingdom have exercised the sacred right of all free peoples. They have declared their independence from the European Union, and have voted to reassert control over their own politics, borders and economy.

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Steve Benen / MSNBC:

Trump baffles with bizarre appearance in Scotland — Trump skips politics on Scotland trip (probably a good idea) — Earlier this month, Donald Trump was asked about the upcoming vote in the U.K. about leaving the European Union. The reporter asked, “And Brexit? Your position?” Trump replied, “Huh?”

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NBC News:

First Read: Trump Takes a Surreal Victory Lap in Scotland — Trump: I See Parallel Between ‘Brexit’ and U.S. 1:21 — First Read is a morning briefing from Meet the Press and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter. — Trump takes surreal victory lap in Scotland

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Stephen Braun / Associated Press:

Clinton's State Dept. calendar missing scores of entries — WASHINGTON (AP) — An Associated Press review of the official calendar Hillary Clinton kept as secretary of state identified at least 75 meetings with longtime political donors, Clinton Foundation contributors and corporate …

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Andrew Kaczynski / BuzzFeed:

Former Trump Adviser: Corey Lewandowski Was Fired Over Judge Curiel Attack — Corey Lewandowski was fired as Donald Trump's campaign manager due to the fallout over Trump's racial attacks on Judge Gonazalo Curiel, according to former Trump adviser Michael Caputo.

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Nick Gass / Politico:
Megyn Kelly rips Lewandowski CNN hire

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Sarah Larimer / Washington Post:

Teachers insulted students in private Slack chats. After a hack, they resigned in disgrace. — The Slack conversations between the teachers at the Rhode Island school were filled with expletives. — They blasted parents. — They ridiculed students. — “Here's how Hudson spelled …

Discussion: Washington Monthly, Jezebel, providencejournal.com and Teaching Now

BBC:

Live reporting — Calais Mayor wants Le Touquet treaty to be renegotiated — Mayor of Calais Natacha Bouchart says the French government should immediately look at renegotiating the Le Touquet treaty between the UK and France. — It means checks for migrants trying to illegally stow away …

Discussion: The Week

Nile Gardiner / The Daily Signal:
Why Americans Should Celebrate the Brexit Vote

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Tom Vanden Brook / USA Today:

Ban on transgender troops to be lifted July 1 — WASHINGTON — The Pentagon plans to announce the repeal of its ban on transgender service members July 1, a controversial decision that would end nearly a year of internal wrangling among the services on how to allow those troops to serve openly, according to Defense officials.

Discussion: Washington Post, LGBTQ Nation and Joe.My.God.

John Hinderaker / Power LinePower Line:

Why Are Liberals So Hateful? — I will have thoughts on the implications of Brexit later in the day, but for now want to ask a more limited question: why are liberals so hateful? — The last days of the EU campaign were marred by the Remain camp-i.e., the forces of Britain's establishment-trying …