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In Liberal Suburbs, Donald Trump Supporters Feel Isolated

CHEVY CHASE, MD — Molly Morris, who plans to vote for Donald J. Trump next week, calls Chevy Chase, Maryland, home. Trump supporters are a rare breed in Maryland, especially in Democratic strongholds like Chevy Chase, but they do exist. Most would prefer that their neighbors not know which candidate they back. And, they say, for good reason.

“I could never put a Trump sign in my yard because I fear the hostility that Hillary supporters have for him,” Morris explained. “It’s raw. I thought about it, but we are on a major road and I thought somebody might do something to our house. I didn’t want to risk it. I would, if I felt safe.” >>> Read more.

'If Trump Wins, I Will Die,' Says Resettled Syrian Refugee

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Republican candidate Donald Trump has openly disparaged Syrian refugees, while Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton is unlikely to intervene in his war-torn home, said Mostafa Hassoun. “These are two bad options for Syria,” Hassoun said. “If Trump wins, all the Syrian people die. If Hillary wins — nothing.” >>> Read more.

'Redskins Rule' Gives Presidential Victory to Hillary Clinton

Forget making it into Super Bowl 51, the Washington Redskins have a bigger task ahead of them: predicting who will be the next president of the United States. In the topsy-turvy race between Republican businessman Donald Trump and Democratic former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, no guess as to the Election Day outcome is too wacky. >>> Read more.

Profane Pro-Donald Trump Sign Costs Nashville Gas Station

NASHVILLE, TN — The owners of Lewis Country Store on Ashland City Highway said that a series of controversial and often profane pro-Donald Trump messages on the business' electronic sign led Shell Oil to terminate its contract with the station.

The station gained notoriety in recent months for its sign, which brightly flashed messages including "#TrumpThatB----," which is a likely unintended allusion to a song from Memphis rap film "Hustle & Flow." >>> Read more.

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