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Presidential Election Archive

Archives for June 2016

Politics
A quick guide to today’s primaries in California, New Jersey, and 4 other statesA quick guide to today’s primaries in California, New Jersey, and 4 other states
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2016 Presidential Election
Bernie Sanders’s aides just threw him under the bus to PoliticoBernie Sanders’s aides just threw him under the bus to Politico
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2016 Presidential Election

So the Sanders campaign sounds like a bit of a mess right now.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
President Obama just congratulated Hillary Clinton on securing the Democratic nominationPresident Obama just congratulated Hillary Clinton on securing the Democratic nomination
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And he’ll meet with Bernie Sanders on Thursday.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Read Clinton’s victory speech: “Don’t let anyone tell you that great things can’t happen”Read Clinton’s victory speech: “Don’t let anyone tell you that great things can’t happen”
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It was a historic and emotional night for Hillary Clinton.

By Tara Golshan
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Hillary Clinton has won the Democratic presidential nominationHillary Clinton has won the Democratic presidential nomination
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Polls have closed, and the outcome is clear.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
This is historic: Hillary Clinton is the first woman presumptive nominee of a major partyThis is historic: Hillary Clinton is the first woman presumptive nominee of a major party
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Advocates for breaking the presidential glass ceiling can enjoy a moment of celebration.

By Emily Crockett
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It’s time to admit Hillary Clinton is an extraordinarily talented politicianIt’s time to admit Hillary Clinton is an extraordinarily talented politician
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Hillary Clinton has achieved something remarkable, and it’s worth being clear about how.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
Donald Trump keeps saying the system is rigged against Bernie Sanders. Here’s why.Donald Trump keeps saying the system is rigged against Bernie Sanders. Here’s why.
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Donald Trump actually read his victory speech from a teleprompter. Here’s the transcript.Donald Trump actually read his victory speech from a teleprompter. Here’s the transcript.
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CNN Trump supporter Jeffrey Lord: up is down, day is night, Trump is fighting against racism
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Politics
Hillary Clinton will be the first woman presidential nominee — that’s a big deal beyond symbolismHillary Clinton will be the first woman presidential nominee — that’s a big deal beyond symbolism
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A woman in the White House would drive women’s advancement throughout the political system.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Hillary Clinton defeats Bernie Sanders in New Jersey, cementing lock on nominationHillary Clinton defeats Bernie Sanders in New Jersey, cementing lock on nomination
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Clinton was favored to win the state.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
Trump: I’m sorry you thought my racism against Judge Curiel was racistTrump: I’m sorry you thought my racism against Judge Curiel was racist
Politics

Trump’s non-apology apology still casually questions the loyalty of millions of Americans, but who’s counting?

By Dara Lind
Politics
A Republican senator just said Trump can’t be trusted with nuclear weaponsA Republican senator just said Trump can’t be trusted with nuclear weapons
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(And, yes, that means he’s not supporting him for president.)

By Dara Lind
Politics
Donald Trump shows Republicans care more about tax cuts than racism (Paul Ryan edition)Donald Trump shows Republicans care more about tax cuts than racism (Paul Ryan edition)
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This is the real message of Ryan’s press conference.

By German Lopez

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