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Michelle Hackman

Michelle Hackman

Former politics reporter

    Latest articles by Michelle Hackman

    Politics
    The best news for Clinton out of the Iowa caucusesThe best news for Clinton out of the Iowa caucuses
    Politics

    Entrance poll results show Clinton won the nonwhite vote in Iowa by 24 points.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    It took all night to count all the votes in the Iowa Democratic caucus. Here’s why.It took all night to count all the votes in the Iowa Democratic caucus. Here’s why.
    Politics

    Five percent of the total votes temporarily went missing in last night’s Democratic caucus.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    Bloomberg wants to save everyone from Trump. But a lot of people don’t know who he is.Bloomberg wants to save everyone from Trump. But a lot of people don’t know who he is.
    Politics

    Poll shows Donald Trump beats Michael Bloomberg in a three-way matchup.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    Iowans are far from the Mexican border — here’s why they care so much about it anywayIowans are far from the Mexican border — here’s why they care so much about it anyway
    Politics

    This chart shows why Iowa voters care so much about Trump’s border promise.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    There are more Latino voters than ever. But there are even more Latino nonvoters.There are more Latino voters than ever. But there are even more Latino nonvoters.
    Politics

    Sorry, Democrats: You can’t count on a swelling Latino population to save you.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    We did the math on “New York values”: about 10% of people in Manhattan are conservativeWe did the math on “New York values”: about 10% of people in Manhattan are conservative
    Politics

    At Thursday night’s debate, Ted Cruz said there aren’t many conservatives in Manhattan.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    Donald Trump: “I will gladly accept the mantle of anger”Donald Trump: “I will gladly accept the mantle of anger”
    Politics

    He’s not afraid to get angry.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton says women leaders are better listeners. Research backs her up.Hillary Clinton says women leaders are better listeners. Research backs her up.
    Politics

    It’s true, women and men do have different leadership styles.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    Nikki Haley’s State of the Union response bashed Trump — and racial justice activistsNikki Haley’s State of the Union response bashed Trump — and racial justice activists
    Politics

    The Republican party has a long way to go.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    The 23 people Obama chose to showcase for his final State of the Union addressThe 23 people Obama chose to showcase for his final State of the Union address
    Politics

    Who is sitting in the first lady’s box for the last State of the Union?

    By Michelle Hackman

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