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Donald Trump speaks following his victory in the New York primary on April 19, 2016.(Photo: Jewel Samad, AFP/Getty Images)
NEW YORK — As Donald Trump declared victory Tuesday to the sounds of Sinatra's New York, New York, opponents and analysts wondered if the re-emerging Republican front-runner is truly making a new start of it in terms of campaign style.
Trump claimed his easy Empire State<span style="color: Red;">*</span>win with an unusually short address — eight minutes — that featured more elevated rhetoric and less vitriol, a performance that many analysts attributed to a revamped campaign team that is trying to nail down the GOP presidential nomination.
"My team has been amazing," Trump said from the lobby of his Manhattan tower, the same venue where he launched his unorthodox campaign back in June.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>"It's actually a team of unity. It's evolving, but people don't understand<span style="color: Red;">*</span>that."
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Avoiding the often<span style="color: Red;">*</span>rough rhetoric of his stump speeches, Trump referred to his main Republican rival as "Senator Cruz" rather than "Lying Ted." He outlined the makings of an issues platform that includes<span style="color: Red;">*</span>blocking bad trade deals and illegal immigration, building up the military, replacing President Obama's health care law, and stopping companies from moving jobs overseas.
Some of his critics, meanwhile, are skeptical of the idea of a new Trump.
Noting that the New York businessman<span style="color: Red;">*</span>built his campaign around<span style="color: Red;">*</span>an unscripted, blunt-talking<span style="color: Red;">*</span>persona, Republican strategist Liz Mair said<span style="color: Red;">*</span>it’s unclear "whether he will be able to maintain this tone, or indeed if that will be productive for him."
The founder of an anti-Trump political action committee called Make America Awesome, Mair also cited Trump's well-known comments about women, Mexican immigrants, Muslims, protesters, and others who oppose him:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>"No shift in tone, message, or policy at this point is going to erase anyone’s memory of how Trump has been conducting himself and his campaign for many, many months now."
Trump's apparent attempts<span style="color: Red;">*</span>at a new, lower-key<span style="color: Red;">*</span>style<span style="color: Red;">*</span>reflect<span style="color: Red;">*</span>the ascendancy of new campaign<span style="color: Red;">*</span>adviser Paul Manafort, analysts said.
"It's all Paul," said Republican pollster Frank Luntz.
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Noting that Trump initially hired Manafort as a convention manager, Luntz said that the New York real estate mogul<span style="color: Red;">*</span>"got smart and hired one of the best in the business.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>And he's learned quickly that Paul knows a lot more than conventions."
Signs of the old Trump occasionally<span style="color: Red;">*</span>resurface, even during his New York victory speech. He attacked the media over reports of campaign in-fighting, and<span style="color: Red;">*</span>again ripped the Republican delegate selection process as "crooked" and "rigged."
And Trump still tweets,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>posting a message Wednesday<span style="color: Red;">*</span>taunting Cruz for now falling some 300 delegates behind<span style="color: Red;">*</span>and arguing that he can prevail<span style="color: Red;">*</span>in a general election matchup with Democratic front-runner (and fellow New Yorker) Hillary Clinton.
Ted Cruz is mathematically out of winning the race. Now all he can do is be a spoiler, never a nice thing to do. I will beat Hillary!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 20, 2016
By<span style="color: Red;">*</span>taking nearly all of New York's 95 delegates, Trump now has a total of<span style="color: Red;">*</span>845<span style="color: Red;">*</span>to Cruz's 559, according to the Associated Press. The third Republican candidate,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Ohio Gov. John Kasich, has 147 delegates.
Despite the margins,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Cruz and Kasich served notice<span style="color: Red;">*</span>they will continue<span style="color: Red;">*</span>to try and block Trump from securing the 1,237 delegates necessary to clinch the nomination on a first ballot at the July convention in Cleveland.
In a campaign memo, Kasich chief strategist John Weaver said Trump's only real chance for the nomination is a first ballot victory.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>"After that," he wrote, "a number of his delegates will move to us on the second ballot, and Gov. Kasich will ultimately prevail because he is the only candidate who can defeat Hillary Clinton."
Cruz told MSNBC: "We're headed to a contested convention."
Lee Miringoff, director of the Marist College Poll, said Trump's 60%-plus<span style="color: Red;">*</span>win in his home state of New York "reset his numbers as a clear front-runner" and helps<span style="color: Red;">*</span>give the businessman at least a 50-50 chance of clinching the nomination before the convention opens July 18.
It's also clear that Trump's new advisers would like to see him maintain a more presidential persona and "lay off the personal stuff," Miringoff said.
"There may be a few bumps in the road on that," he said. "But that's certainly the game plan."
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Moving forward, five states will hold primaries on Tuesday:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island<span style="color: Red;">*</span>and Delaware.
Trump is campaigning Wednesday in Indiana, site of a pivotal primary on May 3.
Republican strategist Kevin Madden said voters have been given<span style="color: Red;">*</span>glimpses of a new Trump before, "only to see him reflexively return to bashing his opponents and everyone else in the party." Madden said Trump has squandered previous opportunities to unite<span style="color: Red;">*</span>more Republicans behind his candidacy. If he had succeeded, he would have the nomination well in hand by now.
Mair,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>noting that<span style="color: Red;">*</span>"you can’t just pretend that problematic things you said and did never happened or will be forgotten or overlooked," wondered whether a new persona would even help Trump that much.
"The more he sounds ‘on message’ and like a conventional politician," she said, "the less appealing he’s likely to be to his base."
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DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILTrump: Election System 'A Dirty Trick' | 01:19Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called the Republican primary elections a 'dirty trick' in at a rally in New York Tuesday, referring to the weight placed on delegates. (April 12) AP
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DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILTrump: Cruz 'does not like' New Yorkers | 01:19Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump took aim at Ted Cruz during a rally in Albany, New York Monday, saying that Cruz 'does not like the people of New York,' citing comments he made about 'New York values.' (April 11) AP
DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILWatch Donald Trump Slam the Delegate System | 01:12After he lost five states over the weekend, Donald Trump criticized the way delegates are awarded in the Primary elections. Time
DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILTrump: We have the safest rallies anywhere | 00:46A week ahead of New York's primary election, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told supporters in Rochester that his rallies are 'the safest rallies of anywhere'. (April 10) AP
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DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILKirstie Alley endorses Donald Trump, ticks off Twitter | 01:11It looks like the actress spent some time defending her choice for president.Video provided by Newsy Newslook
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DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL5 things to know about Melania Trump | 00:50Melania Trump could be the next First Lady of the United States. During her husband's campaign, she's mostly avoided the spotlight. Here are 5 things to know about Mrs. Trump. VPC
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DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILMelania Trump Makes Rare Appearance in Wis. | 01:15Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is responding to criticism over his comments about women, bringing out his wife, former model Melania Trump, to offer her praise. (March 4) AP
DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILHow Donald Trump's son-in-law is shaping his campaign | 01:19Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, reportedly plays a large role in Trump's presidential campaign, helping write speeches and mend relationships.Video provided by Newsy Newslook
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DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILTrump Predicts 'Very Big Victory' in Wisconsin | 01:08On the eve of the Wisconsin primary, Donald Trump predicted he'll have "a very, very big" victory. Just a couple of days ago, he was on the defensive, complaining about the coverage he's received. On Monday, he was singing a different tune. (April 4) AP
DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILTrump: Kasich Should Not Be Allowed to Run | 01:33Front-runner Trump says Ohio governor John Kasich, who's only won his home state among the many nominating contests so far, shouldn't be allowed to keep accumulating delegates if he has no chance. (April 3) AP
DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILIn Wisc., Trump Tries to Regain Campaign Footing | 01:12Weighed down in controversy and trailing with Wisconsin GOP voters ahead of the state's primary, Donald Trump toned down his rhetoric and tried to clarify his views on NATO and nuclear weapons during a campaign appearance in the Badger State. (April AP
DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILTrump Criticizes Iran Deal; Calls Obama 'Baby' | 01:12Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump railed against President Obama and the Iran nuclear deal at a rally in Wisconsin on Friday, saying he was 'like a baby' after expressing that Iran has yet to follow the spirit of the deal. (April 2) AP
DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILTrump backs off of abortion 'punishment' comments | 02:09With his latest comments about abortion, Trump has received the ire of both pro-choice and pro-life groups.Video provided by Newsy Newslook
DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILTrump, Cruz and Kasich take back vow to support Republican nominee | 02:45USA TODAY's Paul Singer breaks down the GOP issues as all three remaining Republican presidential contenders retracted their pledges to support whomever becomes the eventual Republican nominee during a CNN town hall Tuesday. USA TODAY
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DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILPolice say teenager was groped and pepper-sprayed outside trump rally | 01:01Police say they're looking for two suspects: one for the sexual assault and one who pepper-sprayed the teenager. Video provided by Newsy Newslook
DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILTrump, Cruz And Kasich back away from their RNC loyalty pledges | 01:12Despite signing a pledge and recently promising their support, the GOP candidates now don't seem so sure they'll back the party's nominee.Video provided by Newsy Newslook
DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILTrump stands by campaign manager Lewandowski | 00:53Donald Trump says he's standing by his campaign manager Corey Lewandowski after he was charged with simple battery following an altercation with a female reporter. (March 29)
DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILTrump campaign manager charged with battery | 00:42Florida police have charged Donald Trump's campaign manager Corey Lewandowski with simple battery in connection with an incident earlier in the month involving a reporter. (March 29) AP
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DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILMan who charged Trump stage pleads not guilty | 00:52An Ohio man who rushed the stage at a Donald Trump rally pleaded not guilty Friday in federal court to a charge of illegally entering a restricted area. Thomas DiMassimo is accused of jumping a barricade, charging the stage at a March 12 rally. AP
DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILCruz: Trump spreading rumors about personal life | 01:25Senator Ted Cruz accused Republican presidential rival Donald Trump of stoking false rumors about his personal life on Friday, blaming Trump and his henchmen for spreading false rumors that Cruz has cheated on his wife, Heidi. (March 25) AP
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DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILCruz to Trump: Leave my wife 'the hell alone!' | 00:49While courting voters in Wisconsin Thursday, Sen. Ted Cruz used strong words for rival Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. He said Trump is a sniveling coward who has a problem with women. (March 24) AP
DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILTrump, Cruz Belgium statements dismay U.S. muslims | 01:18After Sen. Ted Cruz called for increased surveillance of Muslims in the U.S., many Muslims in the community known as Little Arabia in California challenged the GOP presidential candidate or dismissed his comments as mostly meaningless rhetoric. AP
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DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILThousands Of NYC Citizens Protest Against Donald Trump | 01:00Earlier today, thousands of New Yorkers gathered in front of Donald Trump's Manhattan building to protest the Republican presidential candidate. According to CBS News, one protester from Westchester New York explained their presence. He said, \u0022 Wochit
DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILTrump says Muslims need to show more respect | 02:55In the wake of the Brussels terror attacks, leading U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump fleshed out aspects of his national security strategy that include weighing whether NATO is obsolete. Bloomberg
DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILTrump, Clinton victorious in Arizona primaries | 00:42Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are the projected winners of the Arizona Republican and Democratic primaries, respectively.
DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILTrump's Mexico Border Wall Plan Spurs Debate | 01:44Donald Trump’s plan to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border is stirring up a range of emotions for those who live there. Some say it would divide the two countries. Others say a wall is needed to stop illegal immigration and drug smuggling. (March AP
DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILTrump's family threatened with suspicious letters | 00:37Donald Trump's sister got a threatening letter in the mail a day after his son received a letter with suspicious white powder inside. VPC
DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILTrump Calls Protester 'A Disgrace' | 01:28Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump called the protesters at his rally in Tucson on Saturday evening 'a disgrace,' and moments later one of them got attacked. He then said Americans' First Amendment Rights are being taken away. (March AP
DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILTrump Critical as Obama Not Greeted by Castro | 01:27Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is taking US President Barack Obama to task for not turning the plane around when Cuban President Raul Castro did not meet at the airport in Havana on Sunday. (March 20) AP
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DONALD TRUMP ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAILAnalyst: Trump Still Not Guaranteed Nomination | 01:52Bill Galston of the Brookings Institution said that despite Donald Trump’s wins in Tuesday’s primaries, the GOP front-runner has still not guaranteed his party’s nomination. (March 16) AP
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