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Hillary Clinton Archive

Archives for July 2016

2016 Presidential Election
The US has a female presidential nominee for the first time. Here’s why it took so long.The US has a female presidential nominee for the first time. Here’s why it took so long.
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2016 Presidential Election

Compare the American system with other countries’ and you’ll see why there hasn’t been a woman president (yet).

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Watch: the moment Bernie Sanders officially threw the nomination to Hillary ClintonWatch: the moment Bernie Sanders officially threw the nomination to Hillary Clinton
Politics

“I move that Hillary Clinton be selected as the nominee of the Democratic Party for president of the United States.”

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Watch: Barbara Mikulski, who broke historic barriers of her own, nominates Hillary ClintonWatch: Barbara Mikulski, who broke historic barriers of her own, nominates Hillary Clinton
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Politics

Mikulski, the longest-serving woman in Congress, passed the torch to Clinton.

By Emily Crockett
Politics
Hillary Clinton is officially the Democratic Party’s nomineeHillary Clinton is officially the Democratic Party’s nominee
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America has its first female major party presidential nominee.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
Bill Clinton’s first major appearance at a convention almost destroyed his careerBill Clinton’s first major appearance at a convention almost destroyed his career
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Bernie-or-busters were loud last night. But 9 of 10 Sanders supporters are open to voting for Clinton.Bernie-or-busters were loud last night. But 9 of 10 Sanders supporters are open to voting for Clinton.
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Sanders supporters are more open to supporting Clinton than you might think.

By Zachary Crockett
Politics
Michelle Obama made this election about something much bigger than Clinton versus TrumpMichelle Obama made this election about something much bigger than Clinton versus Trump
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The best parts of American history versus the worst.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Bill Clinton will speak tonight in the “first lady” spot. Good riddance to that title.Bill Clinton will speak tonight in the “first lady” spot. Good riddance to that title.
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It’s about time we shake up the role of presidential spouses.

By Kay Steiger
Politics
Bill Clinton is still a star, but today’s Democrats are dramatically more liberal than his partyBill Clinton is still a star, but today’s Democrats are dramatically more liberal than his party
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Hillary’s Democrats have transcended Clintonism.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Watch: Bill Clinton’s full speech at the DNCWatch: Bill Clinton’s full speech at the DNC
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Politics

Bill Clinton makes the case for Hillary Clinton in sweeping DNC address

By Michelle Garcia
Politics
Michelle Obama’s DNC speech made Hillary Clinton’s historic nomination feel personalMichelle Obama’s DNC speech made Hillary Clinton’s historic nomination feel personal
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How Michelle calmed the DNC down and made people appreciate the big moment.

By Emily Crockett
Politics
The DNC has barely started and delegates are already booing Hillary ClintonThe DNC has barely started and delegates are already booing Hillary Clinton
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A day supposedly dedicated to party unity is not going so well.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
Watch: Bernie Sanders gets loudly booed by supporters for backing Hillary ClintonWatch: Bernie Sanders gets loudly booed by supporters for backing Hillary Clinton
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An awkward start to the Democratic convention’s first day.

By Andrew Prokop
Explainers
Hillary Clinton’s plan to undo the school-to-prison pipeline, explainedHillary Clinton’s plan to undo the school-to-prison pipeline, explained
Explainers

Here’s what you need to know.

By German Lopez