#USA: Joe Biden Accused Of Plagiarizing Late Canadian Politician

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Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, a man not unaccustomed to allegations of plagiarism, is now being accused of copying the words of former New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton.

At a speech at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday, Biden’s final address included the lines, “For love is more powerful than hate. Hope is more powerful than fear. And light is more powerful than dark.”

Social media was quick to point out that the words were eerily similar to ones found in a letter Layton wrote before he died in 2011.

“My friends, love is better than anger,” said Layton in his letter. “Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair.”

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#USA: "F*** The NRA!" Says #NM Democratic Congressional Candidate In Shocking TV Ad

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New Mexico Democratic candidate for Congress Pat Davis opens a TV ad set to start airing today with the words, "F*ck the NRA." The shocking ad will air on Albuquerque station KQRE uncensored, with the station airing a 15-second "disclaimer" warning viewers that the station could not edit out the offensive words due to Federal Election Commission rules prohibiting censoring or editing campaign ads. Davis is a sitting Albuquerque city councilor, and is running third in polls in the June 5th Democratic primary.

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#USA: House Dems May "Skip" But Not "Boycott" #Netanyahu Speech, Says #Pelosi

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There will be no "boycott" of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before Congress next month, says House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, but while she downplayed reports of an organized protest, she suggested some lawmakers might just be "too busy" to attend. And at least two Democrats have already decided they won't be on hand.

#USA: Former Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa Considering US Sen. Run

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#USA: Leading Iowa Sen. Cand. #JoniErnst "Offended" By Sexist #TaylorSwift Comparo

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Former Democratic Iowa Senator Tom Harkin compared Republican Senate candidate Joni Ernst to "attractive" singer Taylor Swift, causing Ernst to say she was "greatly offended" by the statement, which was largely seen as sexist. He later apologized. Ernst is leading her Democratic rival by 7 points in the polls.

#US: BREAKING: Kansas Dem. Sen. Nominee Taylor Drops Out; "Liberal" Ind. Orman Favored

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CA Gov. Jerry Brown, 75, May Seek White House For a Fourth Time [world politics news]