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    The Atrocity in Orlando and the Presidential Campaign

    An angry President Obama today denounced “the presumptive Republican nominee,” making no secret he was talking about Donald Trump. He denounced Trump’s call for a ban on Muslim immigration, and scoffed at the idea that using the phrase “Islamic Extremism” would make any difference.

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    By Warren Olney • Jun 14, 2016 • 1 min read

    An angry President Obama today denounced “the presumptive Republican nominee,” making no secret he was talking about Donald Trump. He denounced Trump’s call for a ban on Muslim immigration, and scoffed at the idea that using the phrase “Islamic Extremism” would make any difference. He called the shooter at the Pulse club in Orlando one of many “small actors” who “only have to be right once” while similar attacks are being prevented.

    What are the administration and law enforcement doing to prevent attacks like the one in Orlando? Does language really matter?

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      KCRW

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      Gideon Brower

      Independent Producer

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Juliet Eilperin

      senior national affairs correspondent for The Washington Post

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      James Fallows

      Atlantic

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      Barney Frank

      former Congressman (D-MA)

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