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Bernie Sanders, Party Crasher: Notes On The (Looming) End Of A Campaign

Plus, Political Reactions From Orlando
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As the country grieved the dozens killed in an attack on a gay club in Orlando, politicians responded to the rampage with talk-a-thons for stricter gun control and calls to strengthen the fight against ISIS. President Obama met with victims' families and survivors. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party is behind Hillary Clinton, but Bernie Sanders is still in the race, and says he's determined to help beat Donald Trump. The GOP is far from party unity as more Republicans say they can't back Trump

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