The Oil Arrived Before The Election
Trump’s tanker celebration came with a statehood suggestion. Venezuelans are still waiting to choose their government.
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The Song Is Familiar. So Is The Lawsuit.
Neil Young is suing a Trump fundraising committee over another alleged unauthorized use of his music. A campaign entrance still needs permission.
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The Skill Games Industry Has Found A Campaign Slot
More than 80 percent of Stacy Garrity's recent fundraising came from money linked to skill games. Pennsylvania's regulatory fight has a campaign-finance department, and it is unusually well stocked.
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The Official Trip Has Campaign Stops
Trump and Rubio plan to visit a Venezuelan oil tanker in Texas on the same day as Trump's campaign rallies. Rubio's campaign participation remains unclear. The itinerary is doing plenty on its own.
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The Free Market Has Produced Another Candidate
Republicans are worried about Libertarian Senate candidates attracting unhappy conservatives. Competition turns out to be less charming when it is printed on the same ballot.
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