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More from Democratic National Convention 2016: news and updates

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Democrats have stolen the GOP’s best rhetoric — and Republicans have noticedDemocrats have stolen the GOP’s best rhetoric — and Republicans have noticed
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Family values. Patriotism. The military. Even Ronald Reagan’s best line.

By Libby Nelson
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Comparing Obama’s 2004 convention speech and his 2016 convention speech is depressingComparing Obama’s 2004 convention speech and his 2016 convention speech is depressing
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The Obama of 2004 thought our divisions were mere spin. The Obama of 2016 is worried about autocracy.

By Ezra Klein
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3 winners and 4 losers from the third night of the Democratic National Convention3 winners and 4 losers from the third night of the Democratic National Convention
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Winner: dad jokes.

By Dylan Matthews
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Obama: “Not me, not Bill, nobody” has been more qualified for president than HillaryObama: “Not me, not Bill, nobody” has been more qualified for president than Hillary
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It was a pretty great moment.

By Emily Crockett
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Clinton’s name is on the ballot. But it’s Obama’s legacy that’s on the line.Clinton’s name is on the ballot. But it’s Obama’s legacy that’s on the line.
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There are two Americas, and Obama makes the case his is the better one

By Matthew Yglesias
Obama to Democrats booing Donald Trump: “Don’t boo. Vote.”
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One of Obama’s classic lines.

By German Lopez
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Tim Kaine’s DNC speech was about making Democrats, not the GOP, the party of moral valuesTim Kaine’s DNC speech was about making Democrats, not the GOP, the party of moral values
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He was trying to appeal to Republicans with grave doubts about Trump.

By Andrew Prokop
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Twitter had some jokes about Tim Kaine’s dad humorTwitter had some jokes about Tim Kaine’s dad humor
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Tim Kaine is secretly Ned Flanders.

By Emily Crockett
“Believe me”: watch the catchphrase Tim Kaine just created for Donald Trump
2016 Presidential Election

The impression is terrible, and incredibly effective.

By Dara Lind
2016 Presidential Election
Read President Obama’s DNC speech: “We don’t fear the future, we shape it.”Read President Obama’s DNC speech: “We don’t fear the future, we shape it.”
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Obama has passed the baton.

By Katie Hicks
Michael Bloomberg’s case for Hillary Clinton: “let’s elect a sane, competent person”
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The bar is officially really low.

By German Lopez
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Why Obama campaigning for Clinton is unusual — and historicWhy Obama campaigning for Clinton is unusual — and historic
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Two-term presidents are rare. Two-term presidents going to bat for candidates are even rarer.

By Libby Nelson
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Joe Biden would’ve crushed Donald Trump in this electionJoe Biden would’ve crushed Donald Trump in this election
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The way Biden delivered his attack on Trump was just devastating.

By Ezra Klein
Joe Biden just turned Donald Trump’s most famous catchphrase against him
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“No matter where you were raised, how can there be pleasure in saying ‘you’re fired’?”

By Libby Nelson
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Read Tim Kaine’s DNC speech transcriptRead Tim Kaine’s DNC speech transcript
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“My fellow Democrats, this week we begin the next chapter in our proud story.”

By Katie Hicks
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How Obama’s election sparked the white racial panic that’s powering TrumpHow Obama’s election sparked the white racial panic that’s powering Trump
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And gave people a way to talk about it without seeming openly racist.

By Dara Lind
Criminal Justice
At least 82 people have died from gun violence since the Democratic National Convention startedAt least 82 people have died from gun violence since the Democratic National Convention started
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Michael Bloomberg’s speech made the Hillary hater’s case for HillaryMichael Bloomberg’s speech made the Hillary hater’s case for Hillary
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She’s not perfect, but she’s the responsible choice.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Read Michael Bloomberg’s DNC speech: We must unite to “defeat a dangerous demagogue.”Read Michael Bloomberg’s DNC speech: We must unite to “defeat a dangerous demagogue.”
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The former mayor of New York makes the independent voter’s case for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton

By Katie Hicks
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Sanders supporters are upset that delegate Nina Turner didn’t get to speak at the DNCSanders supporters are upset that delegate Nina Turner didn’t get to speak at the DNC
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Turner says the Clinton campaign didn’t want her onstage.

By Andrew Prokop
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Bill O’Reilly defends his slavery statements: Slaves had “meat, bread, and other staples”Bill O’Reilly defends his slavery statements: Slaves had “meat, bread, and other staples”
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He still doesn’t get that slavery is the problem.

By Victoria M. Massie
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Read Vice President Joe Biden’s DNC speech transcriptRead Vice President Joe Biden’s DNC speech transcript
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Vice President Joe Biden addressed the DNC, stumping for Hillary Clinton, and slamming her Republican opponent Donald Trump.

By Katie Hicks
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Barack Obama is the most important political figure of our time, no matter who succeeds himBarack Obama is the most important political figure of our time, no matter who succeeds him
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It’s Obama’s America. Clinton and Trump are just running in it.

By Dylan Matthews
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Democrats are finally playing offense on gun controlDemocrats are finally playing offense on gun control
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A very big shift on a once-taboo issue.

By German Lopez