WASHINGTON — “The best darn change-maker I ever met in my entire life.” So said Bill Clinton in making the case for his wife at the Democratic National Convention. Considering that Bernie Sanders ran as the author of a political revolution and Donald Trump as the man who would “kick over the table” (to quote […]
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Bill Clinton’s most important speech
PHILADELPHIA — It was hard to imagine that Bill Clinton could make as powerful a speech on behalf of his wife as he did on behalf of Barack Obama four years ago. Advocating Obama’s re-election required an extended argument about public policy, a persuasive mobilization of facts and figures, and a series of pokes at […]
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Hillary Rodham Clinton names Tim Kaine as her VP running mate
ORLANDO, Florida (AP) — Hillary Clinton named Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine as her vice presidential running mate Friday, adding a centrist former governor of a crucial battleground state to the Democratic ticket. In a text message to supporters, the presumptive Democratic nominee said, “I’m thrilled to tell you this first: I’ve chosen Sen. Tim Kaine […]
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Hillary Rodham Clinton to try to steal Donald Trump’s thunder
CLEVELAND — Hillary Clinton moved closer to introducing her running mate Friday, seeking to snatch attention from newly crowned Republican nominee Donald Trump just hours after he closed out his convention with a fiery and foreboding turn at the podium. Crews were still sweeping confetti from the GOP convention floor as the Clinton campaign signaled […]
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Is Hillary Rodham Clinton looking at Sen. Cory Booker for VP pick?
Sen. Timothy M. Kaine of Virginia and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack remain two of the leading contenders for Hillary Clinton’s vice presidential pick, but Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey is also under active consideration for her ticket, according to a Democrat with knowledge of the process. Booker, a freshman senator and former mayor of […]
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Hillary Rodham Clinton compares GOP convention to ‘Wizard of Oz’
LAS VEGAS – Addressing a large labor gathering here, Hillary Clinton on Tuesday compared the opening night of the Republican National Convention to a well-known scene in the classic movie “The Wizard of Oz.” There was “lots of sound and fury, even a fog machine,” Clinton said. But “when you pulled back the curtain, it […]
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Hillary Rodham Clinton slams Mike Pence’s education record
UPDATES: Donald Trump named Republican nominee for president Hillary Rodham Clinton compares GOP convention to ‘Wizard of Oz’ Donald Trump Jr says nothing’s impossible for his dad Who Hillary Rodham Clinton is considering for VP Trump campaign denies Melania’s speech used Michelle Obama lines Maine delegates part of rules fight at GOP convention GOP convention […]
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Who Hillary Rodham Clinton is considering for VP
UPDATES: Hillary Rodham Clinton to try to snag attention from Donald Trump Donald Trump gives assertive speech at Republican National Convention FACT CHECK: Donald Trump resurfaces debunked claims in speech Donald Trump hedges on defending NATO countries against Russia Is Hillary Rodham Clinton looking at Sen. Cory Booker for VP pick? Donald Trump looking for […]
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Clintons are above the law
Martha Stewart went to jail for lying to the FBI, like many others. It is a felony to lie to the FBI. When Hillary Clinton testified before the FBI, she was not put under oath. I have to wonder, why? The director of the FBI, in sworn testimony, said Clinton was extremely careless in the […]
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Poll: Hillary Rodham Clinton’s image hurt by email probe
WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton enters the summer damaged by perceptions that she violated the law by using a private email system while serving as secretary of state, a new Associated Press-GfK poll finds. More than half of Americans think the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee broke the law by using a private email account and server […]