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The Surprising Political Photographs of the Week

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It’s party time at Bernie Sanders’ headquarters after the Democratic presidential candidate won the six last primaries and caucuses. His campaign’s hopes may fade as attention moves to New York, where Sanders continues to trail behind Hillary Clinton. Meanwhile, Ted Cruz, buoyed by his Wisconsin win, still has to prove he’s likable enough, as TIME’s cover story proclaims this week.

——TIME’s selection of the Surprising Political Photographs of the Week is published every Thursday.

Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz's daughter peers out from a curtain during the Texas Senator's primary night campaign event on April 5, 2016, in Milwaukee.
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz's daughter peers out from a curtain during the Texas Senator's primary night campaign event on April 5, 2016, in Milwaukee.Peter Hapak for TIME
A Donald Trump supporter is hoisted up while facing protesters near the site of a campaign appearance by the Republican presidential candidate in Bethpage, N.Y. on April 6, 2016.
A Donald Trump supporter is hoisted up while facing protesters near the site of a campaign appearance by the Republican presidential candidate in Bethpage, N.Y. on April 6, 2016.Craig Ruttle—AP
Democratic presidential candidate, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton greets guests after speaking at the Founders Day Dinner on April 2, 2016 in Milwaukee.
Democratic presidential candidate, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton greets guests after speaking at the Founders Day Dinner on April 2, 2016 in Milwaukee.Darren Hauck—Getty Images
Confetti at a Bernie Sanders party at Flash Factory in New York on April 4, 2016.
Confetti at a Bernie Sanders party at Flash Factory in New York on April 4, 2016.Benjamin Lozovsky—BFA/REX/Shutterstock
Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) at a rally at Temple University on April 6, 2016 in Philadelphia.
Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) at a rally at Temple University on April 6, 2016 in Philadelphia.Jessica Kourkounis—Getty Images
Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, sits down to watch "God's Not Dead 2," on April 2, 2016, in Ashwaubenon, Wis.
Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, sits down to watch "God's Not Dead 2," on April 2, 2016, in Ashwaubenon, Wis.Paul Sancya—AP
Actress Susan Sarandon shows her support for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders at a party at Flash Factory in New on April 4.
Actress Susan Sarandon shows her support for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders at a party at Flash Factory in New on April 4.Matteo Prandoni—BFA/REX/Shutterstock

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