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Hillary Clinton Archive

Archives for August 2016

Politics
Would Bill Clinton be “first gentleman” or “first dude”? Here’s what 2,000 Americans think.Would Bill Clinton be “first gentleman” or “first dude”? Here’s what 2,000 Americans think.
Politics

Bill Clinton may become the first male spouse of a US president. What would we call him?

By Zachary Crockett
Politics
Political scientists have found the weird reason polls bounce around wildly during conventionsPolitical scientists have found the weird reason polls bounce around wildly during conventions
Politics

Hint: It’s not because millions of people are suddenly changing their minds.

By Jeff Stein
Explainers
Hillary Clinton is now the only candidate not pandering to the anti-vaccine movementHillary Clinton is now the only candidate not pandering to the anti-vaccine movement
Explainers

Over the past week, Green Party candidate Jill Stein drew a mini-controversy over her position. But it means Hillary Clinton is the only pro-science candidate on this issue.

By German Lopez
Politics
Is Hillary Clinton really the most qualified candidate ever? An investigation.Is Hillary Clinton really the most qualified candidate ever? An investigation.
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Politics

She’s no John Quincy Adams.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
Sexist insults have dogged Clinton for years. And now they’re part of presidential elections.Sexist insults have dogged Clinton for years. And now they’re part of presidential elections.
Politics

We’re entering uncharted territory.

By Ellie Kaufman