5 areas outside the battlegrounds that show how Trump expanded his coalition: From the Politics Desk
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5 areas outside the battlegrounds that show how Trump expanded his coalition: From the Politics Desk

Politics tamfitronics Welcome to the online version ofFrom the Politics Deskan evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House and Capitol Hill.In today’s edition, national political correspondent Steve Kornacki breaks down the blue areas across the country where Donald Trump expanded his coalition. Plus, senior national politics reporter Matt Dixon explores the domino effect in Florida of Trump's expected nomination of Sen. Marco Rubio to be secretary of state.Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.5 areas outside the battlegrounds that show how Trump expanded his coalitionBy Steve KornackiDonald Trump swept the seven core battleground states, but it’s the gains he made outside the swing states — especially in some of the biggest, bluest parts of the country —...
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Our outside man: the othering view
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Our outside man: the othering view

Top Stories Tamfitronics CommentaryNewsday6 Hrs Ago - LAST WEEK Dara Healy was, among other things, vex. Sad, frustrated, hurt, angry and – incredibly, in that mix ­– also lucid and thoughtful. If you have not done so, read her column Soucouyant stalking Laventille again (June 8) in this paper.Dara’s focus was on the much-in-the-news gang-infiltrating YouTuber and all the things that signalled to her and the things she felt the videos reflected on Laventille.It is not my focus, but it’s a hell of a jumping off point. Well, it is and it isn’t. We won’t be sharing notes or comparing grouses.But you see, she landed squarely on the matter of people who are not of this place elbowing in and, for reasons best known to no one I’ve asked, we’re all over them.They take...
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