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What We’re Reading Today: Bloomberg Bores, Buttigieg No ‘War Hero,’ Faith And Life … And More

Some headlines that caught our eye.

Politics

Rival Democrats accuse Bloomberg of trying to ‘buy’ election — Associated Press

Sanders says presidential rival Bloomberg will not excite voters — Reuters

Creepy Uncle Joe Ain’t No Ways Tired? — The Other McCain

Navy SEAL Who Killed Bin Laden Tells Buttigieg: ‘Stop Playing War Hero’ — The Federalist

Jeffrey Toobin: You Know, I Feel A Little Snookered By Michael Avenatti — HotAir

How Did Architecture Get To Be A Left/Right Political Issue? — Manhattan Contrarian

The Media’s Bernie Sanders Makeover Begins — David Harsanyi, National Review

Matters Of Faith

What Joaquin Phoenix got right at the Oscars — Acton Institute

How Are Your Telomeres Today? Can Faith Actually Help You Live Longer, Healthier? — HillFaith

Romantic Love and Religion – A Match Made in Heaven? — RealClearReligion

Do You Know Your Child’s Doctor? The Politicization of Pediatrics in America — Touchstone

Satire

Bernie Sanders Frustrated With Having To Ask For Money Instead Of Just Taking It — Babylon Bee

Bernie Sanders: ‘I Want to Change America into China’ — The Daily Squibb

Bloomberg Hires Thousands Of Canvassers To Stop Black Men On Street And Force Them To Hear Campaign Pitch — The Onion

Los Angeles To Create Freeway ‘Texting Lane’ To Accommodate Millennial Drivers — The Avocado


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