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The Brave New World of Presidential Politics
After yesterday's Republican primary in Indiana, it's all over for the US Senator from Texas, Ted Cruz. It's all but certain that a real estate magnate and reality TV star who's never held political office will be this year's Republican nominee for the White House.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenAfter yesterday's Republican primary in Indiana, it's all over for the US Senator from Texas, Ted Cruz. It's all but certain that a real estate magnate and reality TV star who's never held political office will be this year's Republican nominee for the White House.
Later on the program, politicians have always been fodder for comedians… this year, perhaps, more than ever. Now that we're deep into the brave new world of presidential politics, is it still funny?
Photo: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump arrives at his campaign victory party at Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York, May 3, 2016. (Lucas Jackson/Reuters)
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3 storiesTrump the Winner by TKO
After yesterday's Republican primary in Indiana, it's all over for the US Senator from Texas. Ted Cruz thanked his supporters, "We gave it everything we've got and the voters chose another path. And so with a heavy heart but with boundless optimism for the long-term future of our nation -- we are suspending our campaign."
Read the story7 minThe Brave New World of Presidential Politics
It's all but certain that a real estate magnate and reality TV star who's never held political office will be this year's Republican nominee for the White House. Ted Cruz has dropped out , John Kasich's campaign is over , and Donald Trump is the only GOP candidate left standing.
Read the story32 minWill the 2016 General Election Be Funny?
It's been a great year for political humor… with 17 presidential candidates in the Republican Party and five on the Democratic side.
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