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AFP politics & Congress correspondent, covering The Most Important Election of Our Lifetime. As I did in 2012. Thoughts mine.

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  2. May 7

    Oh my god oh my god oh my god. The Church Lady on

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  3. May 6

    Rep tells CNN he'll vote for , but "I think he needs to grow up a little bit."

  4. May 6

    A must read for anyone routinely riding the DC . ATTN

    The DC metro: a look at a system in crisis from Danny Woolls. via
  5. May 6

    Sen unleashes Twitter storm, vows not to vote 4 or , but focus on holding House, Senate

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  6. May 6

    Obama on & the presidency: "This is a really serious job. This is not entertainment. This is not a reality show."

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  7. May 6

    Priceless visual. And why didn't Reince see Trump taco tweet? "I had other pressing matters." Attn

    0:30
    . reaction to Donald Trump taco bowl tweet: "He's trying ...Honestly, He trying." via
  9. May 6

    Good. Not as good as taco wall, but good.

    Grammar nerds: Is "trying" an adjective or a gerund here?
    1 retweet 3 likes
  10. May 5

    . advice to West Virginia voters 5 days before primary: "Stay home, but get twice as many people in November."

  11. May 5

    GOP presumptive nom in West Virginia: "After you win, you like everybody. Right?"

  12. May 5

    Seriously. 1, 0.

  13. May 5

    Dem ldr : The GOP is "a hollowed out shell of its former self, and it's ripe for Trump's takeover."

    12 retweets 5 likes
  15. May 4

    Was that hit legal? Anyone?

    1 like
  16. May 4

    .: "We were probably outspent 50 to 1, but we were never, ever daunted in that."

  17. May 4

    Clinton: "I have the highest regard for Senator Warren."

  18. May 4

    Clinton in live interview on CNN: "Didn't surprise me at all" that it was over last night in GOP race.

    1 retweet
  19. May 4

    What?! Get it together at Bethesda . For eff's sake.

  20. May 3

    Upbeat after his shock upset win in Indiana: "The Clinton campaign thinks this campaign is over. They’re wrong."

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  21. May 3

    Luckily, Carly Fiorina's latest failed business deal only resulted in two people losing their jobs. Not another 30,000.

    1,181 retweets 1,896 likes
  22. May 3

    . : "I understand how Ted feels."

  23. May 3

    Cruz: "We gave it everything we've got, but the voters chose another path."

    1 retweet
  24. May 3

    Dang. Ouch.

    Republican Party 1856-2016
  25. May 3

    movement: “Trump’s victory in IN makes the road ahead more challenging. We will cont to seek opportunities to oppose his nom"

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  26. May 3

    CORRECTION: Per NYT results, is ahead of by TWENTY SEVEN VOTES in Indiana.

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  27. May 2

    Capitals score! 3-2 Penguins now, with 1 min left.

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  28. May 2

    Extraordinary patience by Kessel in his assist on goal, they lead 3-0

  29. May 2

    Ouch. Trump dings Campaign Carl of Fox News. 'stheworldcomingto?

  30. May 2

    Andrew Sullivan calls an "a**hole" on MSNBC. Chris Matthews shrugs, chalks it up to live TV.

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  31. May 2

    WE DID IT! Leicester City are the Champions!

    2:04 PM - 2 May 2016 · Details
    32,149 retweets 34,629 likes
  32. May 2

    Holy guacamole.

    It's happened. Leicester City have won the Premier League. LEICESTER CITY HAVE WON THE PREMIER LEAGUE.
  33. May 2

    This can only end in tears. Cruz vs protesters in Marion Indiana.

  34. May 2

    It appears is set for in November, if street vendors are 2b believed.

    9:11 AM - 2 May 2016 · Details
  35. Apr 30

    The "protesters" in California were thugs and criminals. Many are professionals. They should be dealt with strongly by law enforcement!

    13,044 retweets 35,850 likes
  36. Apr 30

    Kenya lights world's biggest ivory bonfire: AFP

    67 retweets 40 likes
  37. Apr 29

    Obama-like comic timing by at : "That was not the easiest entrance I've ever made."

  38. Apr 29

    Is that entire highway blocked off for as he drives toward ?

  39. Apr 29

    Indiana gov Mike Pence, announcing Cruz endorsement, says "I particularly want to commend Donald Trump."

  40. Apr 29

    . just went there on boxer endorsing Trump: "I don't think I see a convicted rapist as a tough guy."

    9 retweets 8 likes
  41. Apr 29

    . laments low US voter turnout. "We need automatic voter registration."

  42. Apr 28

    Stupendous opener in the Capitals vs Penguins playoff series. 3-3, 2:40 left.

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  43. Apr 28

    TJ Oshie!!!!! Wow.

  44. Apr 28

    Dude, your guy lost two days ago. Down with the sign.

    4:25 PM - 28 Apr 2016 · Details
  45. Apr 28

    "Do you know how to Tweet?" Dem leader entertains two dozen kids in her US Capitol office.

    10:31 AM - 28 Apr 2016 · Details
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  46. Apr 27

    This is truly one of the greatest acts of desperation I have ever seen.

    2,622 retweets 5,728 likes
  47. Apr 27

    'TedCruz

  48. Apr 27

    Trump: "It's time to shake the rust off America's foreign policy."

  49. Apr 27

    Ex-Amb Khalilzad ahead of FP speech: "The threat of terrorism and extremism is acute."

  50. Apr 27

    Amb Khalilzad takes stage before Trump speech, & mentions how he came to the US "legally." Guests applaud.

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