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Hillary Clinton Archive

Archives for May 2016

Politics
Hillary Clinton narrowly wins Kentucky, a state Bernie Sanders needed by huge marginsHillary Clinton narrowly wins Kentucky, a state Bernie Sanders needed by huge margins
Politics

Clinton’s win likely amplifies calls for Sanders to drop out of the race.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
This is the kind of attack ad the Trump campaign should actually fearThis is the kind of attack ad the Trump campaign should actually fear
Politics

In March, a Republican-led Super PAC took Donald Trump’s most sexist insults and used them in an ad against him. Now a pro-Hillary Clinton Super PAC is taking a page out of the same book.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Women’s advocates have spent 8 years begging Obama for what Justin Trudeau just didWomen’s advocates have spent 8 years begging Obama for what Justin Trudeau just did
Politics

Meanwhile, in Canada: Trudeau just repealed a long-standing ban on foreign aid for abortions.

By Emily Crockett
Politics
How much credit does Bill Clinton really deserve for the 1990s boom?How much credit does Bill Clinton really deserve for the 1990s boom?
Politics

Hillary says she’ll put him “in charge of revitalizing the economy,” and it’s an idea with some merit.

By Matthew Yglesias
Child care can cost a third of family income. Can Clinton get it down to 10 percent?
Politics

Her new pledge on child care affordability is a big deal.

By Emily Crockett
Polyarchy
Why a predictable Clinton victory might be the GOP’s best hopeWhy a predictable Clinton victory might be the GOP’s best hope
Polyarchy

Ticket splitting can’t save Republicans in Congress — but low turnout might.

By Mark Schmitt
Politics
Donald Trump: “All of the men, we’re petrified to speak to women anymore”Donald Trump: “All of the men, we’re petrified to speak to women anymore”
Politics

Trump went full MRA red pill when he doubled down on Hillary Clinton and the “woman card.”

By Emily Crockett
Politics
Why Hillary Clinton got crushed in West Virginia after winning big there in 2008Why Hillary Clinton got crushed in West Virginia after winning big there in 2008
Politics

Bernie Sanders may not have transcended ideological politics but instead become its accidental beneficiary

By Jeff Stein
Politics
Why many of Iran’s “moderates” say they prefer Trump to ClintonWhy many of Iran’s “moderates” say they prefer Trump to Clinton
Politics

Many of Iran’s political and economic elites calculate that a President Trump would provide better opportunities for Iran to reestablish its place in the world.

By Jeremy Shapiro and Ellie Geranmayeh
Politics
Hillary Clinton wants to let people “buy in” to MedicareHillary Clinton wants to let people “buy in” to Medicare
Politics

What you need to know.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Bernie Sanders wins West Virginia, slowing Hillary Clinton’s march to the nominationBernie Sanders wins West Virginia, slowing Hillary Clinton’s march to the nomination
Politics

NBC News called the state for Sanders shortly after polls closed at 7:30 pm.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
Reality check: Hillary Clinton’s lead over Donald Trump is not that big, and could vanishReality check: Hillary Clinton’s lead over Donald Trump is not that big, and could vanish
Politics

A Democratic landslide could happen. But don’t assume it will happen just yet.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
The real reason Bernie Sanders will enthusiastically back Hillary Clinton in NovemberThe real reason Bernie Sanders will enthusiastically back Hillary Clinton in November
Politics

Concessions aren’t the point — his power and agenda are on the ballot too.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Stephen Colbert has some ideas for how Hillary Clinton can defeat Donald TrumpStephen Colbert has some ideas for how Hillary Clinton can defeat Donald Trump
Politics

Specifically, Colbert gave advice on how to win over anti-Trump Republicans.

By German Lopez
Politics
Hillary Clinton doesn’t need to choose between a reassuring campaign and progressive policiesHillary Clinton doesn’t need to choose between a reassuring campaign and progressive policies
Politics

Get a strategy that can do both.

By Matthew Yglesias