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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    2016 Presidential Election
    “I Voted” stickers, explained“I Voted” stickers, explained
    2016 Presidential Election

    Even when many Americans don’t vote on Election Day, the stickers are a powerful symbol.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Once you know Trump’s history, what his campaign has done is unsurprising. That makes him scarier.Once you know Trump’s history, what his campaign has done is unsurprising. That makes him scarier.
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    Politics

    The candidate has a long history of racism, misogyny, and corruption. It’s who he is.

    By German Lopez, Libby Nelson and 1 more
    Politics
    Glenn Beck regrets “freaking out about Barack Obama”Glenn Beck regrets “freaking out about Barack Obama”
    Politics

    “Obama made me a better man.”

    By Libby Nelson
    2016 Presidential Election
    There are 4,000 people in a half-mile voting line in Cincinnati today. This isn’t okay.There are 4,000 people in a half-mile voting line in Cincinnati today. This isn’t okay.
    2016 Presidential Election

    Lines this long shouldn’t happen.

    By Libby Nelson
    Donald Trump
    In final days, Trump is obsessed with vengeance, kept away from Twitter by staffIn final days, Trump is obsessed with vengeance, kept away from Twitter by staff
    Donald Trump

    His own aides paint a damning picture to the New York Times.

    By Libby Nelson
    Hillary Clinton
    Beyoncé just invoked a Hillary Clinton controversy from 1992 — as a feminist mantra for 2016Beyoncé just invoked a Hillary Clinton controversy from 1992 — as a feminist mantra for 2016
    Hillary Clinton

    “I could have stayed home and baked cookies and had teas.”

    By Libby Nelson
    2016 Presidential Election
    Tim Kaine’s law school roommate: “He’s the best person I have ever met”Tim Kaine’s law school roommate: “He’s the best person I have ever met”
    2016 Presidential Election

    Charles Hirschhorn is here to corroborate the rumors that Tim Kaine is a really nice guy.

    By Libby Nelson
    2016 Presidential Election
    Early voting in Ohio and Nevada indicates good news for Hillary ClintonEarly voting in Ohio and Nevada indicates good news for Hillary Clinton
    2016 Presidential Election

    Democrats had a great day in Nevada, and Ohio early voting enthusiasm is rebounding.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Former George W. Bush speechwriter David Frum makes the conservative case for Hillary ClintonFormer George W. Bush speechwriter David Frum makes the conservative case for Hillary Clinton
    Politics

    “To vote for Trump as a protest against Clinton’s faults would be like amputating a leg because of a sliver in the toe.”

    By Libby Nelson
    2016 Presidential Election
    A Republican just accidentally made Hillary Clinton’s best closing argumentA Republican just accidentally made Hillary Clinton’s best closing argument
    2016 Presidential Election

    Scott Walker apparently forgot President Obama is popular.

    By Libby Nelson

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