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Presidential Election Archive

Archives for February 2016

Politics
Bill Clinton was never the first black president. “Mixed ancestry” doesn’t change that.Bill Clinton was never the first black president. “Mixed ancestry” doesn’t change that.
Politics

Clinton capitalizes on a black stereotype — again.

By Victoria M. Massie
Politics
Presidents have appointed Supreme Court justices in election years. This chart proves it.Presidents have appointed Supreme Court justices in election years. This chart proves it.
Politics

President Obama’s decision isn’t unprecedented.

By German Lopez
Politics
Get up to speed fast on the giant political fight over replacing Antonin ScaliaGet up to speed fast on the giant political fight over replacing Antonin Scalia
Politics

A quick guide to the twists and turns of one of the biggest stories of the year.

By Libby Nelson
Hillary Clinton’s email scandal, explained
Politics
By Jonathan Allen
Culture
John Oliver on making Last Week Tonight and why he won’t focus on the 2016 electionJohn Oliver on making Last Week Tonight and why he won’t focus on the 2016 election
Culture

“it’s always going to be a kind of controlled drowning.”

By Caroline Framke
Politics
Trump finally went too far for RepublicansTrump finally went too far for Republicans
Politics

Some things are just beyond the pale.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Watch: Ted Cruz goes after Marco Rubio in Spanish during the Republican debateWatch: Ted Cruz goes after Marco Rubio in Spanish during the Republican debate
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Politics

It was about more than just language.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Donald Trump stood up for Planned Parenthood at the Republican debate. Really.Donald Trump stood up for Planned Parenthood at the Republican debate. Really.
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Politics

Trump said that Planned Parenthood does “wonderful things” for women’s health, which is more than most Republicans will say.

By Emily Crockett
Politics
The Republican establishment packed the debate audience with Donald Trump hatersThe Republican establishment packed the debate audience with Donald Trump haters
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Politics
At least 14 Supreme Court justices have been confirmed during election yearsAt least 14 Supreme Court justices have been confirmed during election years
Politics

The death of Justice Antonin Scalia has forced partisans to become experts on Supreme Court history.

By Timothy B. Lee
Politics
Jeb Bush: My brother helped keep America safe. Donald Trump: 9/11 happened on his watch.Jeb Bush: My brother helped keep America safe. Donald Trump: 9/11 happened on his watch.
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Politics
Watch Ted Cruz get fact-checked live during Saturday’s Republican debateWatch Ted Cruz get fact-checked live during Saturday’s Republican debate
Politics

The audience booed.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
Hillary Clinton: GOP calls to leave Scalia’s seat vacant “dishonor our Constitution”Hillary Clinton: GOP calls to leave Scalia’s seat vacant “dishonor our Constitution”
Politics

“The Senate has a constitutional responsibility here that it cannot abdicate.”

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Antonin Scalia’s death makes the 2016 election a referendum on the Supreme CourtAntonin Scalia’s death makes the 2016 election a referendum on the Supreme Court
Politics

With Scalia’s death, the stakes are bigger than ever.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
The Senate is up for grabs in 2016. What that means for the Supreme Court.The Senate is up for grabs in 2016. What that means for the Supreme Court.
Politics

Democrats could very likely retake the Senate next fall.

By Andrew Prokop