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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Donald Trump
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    Donald Trump

    Long before the leaked Access Hollywood tape, sexists were with him.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    New FBI letter on Hillary Clinton email investigation: What we knowNew FBI letter on Hillary Clinton email investigation: What we know
    Politics

    A major surprise with the Nov. 8 election just around the corner.

    By Andrew Prokop, Jeff Stein and 1 more
    Donald Trump
    What would a Donald Trump concession speech sound like? Here are some clues.What would a Donald Trump concession speech sound like? Here are some clues.
    Donald Trump

    He was gracious in Iowa. Then he started tweeting.

    By Libby Nelson
    Donald Trump
    Donald Trump’s bizarre hotel opening proved he’s in this for himselfDonald Trump’s bizarre hotel opening proved he’s in this for himself
    Donald Trump

    Where was Trump 13 days before the election? Opening a hotel in DC.

    By Libby Nelson
    Donald Trump
    Trump’s plan for his first 100 days in office includes suing the women accusing him of assaultTrump’s plan for his first 100 days in office includes suing the women accusing him of assault
    Donald Trump

    “All of these liars will be sued after the election is over.”

    By Libby Nelson
    2016 Presidential Election
    This ad featuring Khizr Khan shows how Donald Trump creates his own worst enemiesThis ad featuring Khizr Khan shows how Donald Trump creates his own worst enemies
    2016 Presidential Election

    “Would my son have a place in your America?”

    By Libby Nelson
    2016 Presidential Election
    Michelle Obama’s speech in Phoenix was a stirring defense of everyone left out of Trump’s AmericaMichelle Obama’s speech in Phoenix was a stirring defense of everyone left out of Trump’s America
    2016 Presidential Election

    “He does not see our shared humanity.”

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    How to watch Michelle Obama’s speech in Phoenix, ArizonaHow to watch Michelle Obama’s speech in Phoenix, Arizona
    Politics

    One of Hillary Clinton’s most effective surrogates is trying to turn the red state blue.

    By Libby Nelson
    Donald Trump
    A brief guide to the 17 women Trump has allegedly assaulted, groped or harassedA brief guide to the 17 women Trump has allegedly assaulted, groped or harassed
    Donald Trump

    Women keep coming forward to talk about how he kissed them, groped them, and saw them naked.

    By Libby Nelson and Sarah Frostenson
    Donald Trump
    The final presidential debate showed how low our definition of “normal” has sunkThe final presidential debate showed how low our definition of “normal” has sunk
    Donald Trump

    Imagine Mitt Romney doing anything Trump did tonight.

    By Libby Nelson

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