The Note: Top Political Stories of the Day
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Obama Tells Trump ‘Stop Whining.’ President Obama criticized Donald Trump today for suggesting the presidential election will be rigged. "I have never seen in my lifetime or in modern political history any presidential candidate trying to discredit the elections and the election process before votes have even taken place.” the president said during a joint news conference at the White House with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. ABC’s ARLETTE SAENZ has more: http://abcn.ws/2dxZ2ZQ
Clinton Team Sorted Potential VP Picks Into 'Food Groups.’ Hillary Clinton campaign officials grouped potential vice presidential running mates by race, ethnicity and gender, according to a recently leaked email, further suggesting the degree to which her run for the White House appeared to be scripted. ABC’s MICHAEL EDISON HAYDEN has more on the hacked email published by WikiLeaks. http://abcn.ws/2dxHVra
Pence: Suspected Firebombing 'Act of Political Terrorism.' Mike...