Sunday, February 28, 2016

1776 COALITION 02/28/2016


Trump hits back at Rubio over ‘con artist’ insult
Fresh from an endorsement by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Saturday accelerated his political slugfest with opponent Marco Rubio, just days before the delegate-rich Super Tuesday contests. With dueling appearances in Arkansas and Georgia,... Read More


Donors ask GOP consulting firm to research independent presidential bid
Conservative donors have engaged a major GOP consulting firm in Florida to research the feasibility of mounting a late, independent run for president amid growing fears that Donald Trump could win the Republican nomination. A memo prepared for the group... Read More


Former Arizona governor Jan Brewer endorses Trump
The former Arizona governor who famously wagged her finger at President Obama and who signed the state's controversial 2010 immigration law on Saturday endorsed Donald Trump in the Republican presidential race. "For years I pleaded with the federal government to... Read More


Alabama lawmakers to cities: No, you can’t raise the minimum wage
While major demonstrations have led to a $15 minimum wage in San Francisco, Seattle, New York Los Angeles, and 10 other cities in the past year, Birmingham’s plans to boost local wages have been thwarted by state legislation. The city... Read More


Alaska: NRA-Backed Campus Carry Bill Moves Quickly Through the State Legislature
On Tuesday, February 23, the Senate Education Committee passed campus carry legislation, Senate Bill 174, by a 3-1 vote. Sponsored by Senator Pete Kelly (R-Fairbanks), SB 174 would allow students, faculty and guests to own, possess, carry, transport or store... Read More


Rouhani’s supporters expected to make gains as votes are counted in Iran’s election
Moderates were poised for a strong showing as votes were counted Saturday in Iranian parliamentary elections that served as a referendum on the nuclear deal Iran struck with six world powers last year. Supporters of the deal and of President... Read More

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