First Read: “As we all wait for Hillary Clinton’s expected presidential movement this month (and possibly as early as next week!), there is a reason why you might see her campaign aggressively in the early states of Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada, even if she doesn’t face real primary opposition. In fact, there are 16 reasons — the combined electoral-vote total of those early states. The logic: The money you spent and infrastructure you put into place will remain there for the general election.”
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Trump Is Everywhere
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