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Presidential Election Archive

Archives for September 2016

Politics
Donald Trump introduced us to “angel moms.” Here’s why they matter.Donald Trump introduced us to “angel moms.” Here’s why they matter.
Politics

The 2016 presidential election is the year of the “angel mom.”

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Donald Trump and the president of Mexico are fighting on TwitterDonald Trump and the president of Mexico are fighting on Twitter
Politics

This is how the world works now, apparently

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Democrats are embracing Black Lives Matter. But a leaked memo puts their motivations into question.Democrats are embracing Black Lives Matter. But a leaked memo puts their motivations into question.
Politics

The memo puts even more pressure on Democrats to stick to their word.

By Victoria M. Massie
Donald Trump’s immigration speech led at least one of his top Latino advisers to quit
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Politics

“I was a strong supporter of Donald Trump when I believed he was going to address the immigration problem realistically and compassionately. What I heard today was not realistic and not compassionate.”

By German Lopez
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Donald Trump’s doing better in the polls. Here’s what’s going on.Donald Trump’s doing better in the polls. Here’s what’s going on.
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If the election were held today, Hillary Clinton would almost certainly become America’s next president.

By Jeff Stein
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“America First”: Donald Trump’s slogan has a deeply bigoted backstory“America First”: Donald Trump’s slogan has a deeply bigoted backstory
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The phrase’s history is a cautionary tale about being defined by your worst supporters.

By Libby Nelson

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