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Hillary Clinton

Reporting on the former first lady and 2016 Democratic nominee for president.

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Watch: the moment Bernie Sanders officially threw the nomination to Hillary ClintonWatch: the moment Bernie Sanders officially threw the nomination to Hillary Clinton
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“I move that Hillary Clinton be selected as the nominee of the Democratic Party for president of the United States.”

By Andrew Prokop
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Watch: Barbara Mikulski, who broke historic barriers of her own, nominates Hillary ClintonWatch: Barbara Mikulski, who broke historic barriers of her own, nominates Hillary Clinton
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Mikulski, the longest-serving woman in Congress, passed the torch to Clinton.

By Emily Crockett
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Hillary Clinton is officially the Democratic Party’s nomineeHillary Clinton is officially the Democratic Party’s nominee
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America has its first female major party presidential nominee.

By Jeff Stein
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Bill Clinton’s first major appearance at a convention almost destroyed his careerBill Clinton’s first major appearance at a convention almost destroyed his career
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Bernie-or-busters were loud last night. But 9 of 10 Sanders supporters are open to voting for Clinton.Bernie-or-busters were loud last night. But 9 of 10 Sanders supporters are open to voting for Clinton.
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Sanders supporters are more open to supporting Clinton than you might think.

By Zachary Crockett
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Michelle Obama made this election about something much bigger than Clinton versus TrumpMichelle Obama made this election about something much bigger than Clinton versus Trump
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The best parts of American history versus the worst.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Bill Clinton will speak tonight in the “first lady” spot. Good riddance to that title.Bill Clinton will speak tonight in the “first lady” spot. Good riddance to that title.
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It’s about time we shake up the role of presidential spouses.

By Kay Steiger
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Bill Clinton is still a star, but today’s Democrats are dramatically more liberal than his partyBill Clinton is still a star, but today’s Democrats are dramatically more liberal than his party
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Hillary’s Democrats have transcended Clintonism.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Watch: Bill Clinton’s full speech at the DNCWatch: Bill Clinton’s full speech at the DNC
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Bill Clinton makes the case for Hillary Clinton in sweeping DNC address

By Michelle Garcia
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Michelle Obama’s DNC speech made Hillary Clinton’s historic nomination feel personalMichelle Obama’s DNC speech made Hillary Clinton’s historic nomination feel personal
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How Michelle calmed the DNC down and made people appreciate the big moment.

By Emily Crockett
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The DNC has barely started and delegates are already booing Hillary ClintonThe DNC has barely started and delegates are already booing Hillary Clinton
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A day supposedly dedicated to party unity is not going so well.

By Libby Nelson
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Watch: Bernie Sanders gets loudly booed by supporters for backing Hillary ClintonWatch: Bernie Sanders gets loudly booed by supporters for backing Hillary Clinton
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An awkward start to the Democratic convention’s first day.

By Andrew Prokop
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Hillary Clinton’s plan to undo the school-to-prison pipeline, explainedHillary Clinton’s plan to undo the school-to-prison pipeline, explained
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Here’s what you need to know.

By German Lopez
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Here’s how to interpret the new polls showing Donald Trump ahead of Hillary ClintonHere’s how to interpret the new polls showing Donald Trump ahead of Hillary Clinton
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Trump is ahead in six of the last six national polls.

By Jeff Stein
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Hillary Clinton’s pitch: Tim Kaine will be the best white ally everHillary Clinton’s pitch: Tim Kaine will be the best white ally ever
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He’s not Tom Perez or Cory Booker. But...

By Dylan Matthews
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“Clinton-Kaine: the safe choice” isn’t a bad message in a race with Donald Trump“Clinton-Kaine: the safe choice” isn’t a bad message in a race with Donald Trump
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Why Hillary Clinton picked Tim Kaine.

By Ezra Klein
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4 winners and 3 losers in Hillary Clinton’s vice presidential pick4 winners and 3 losers in Hillary Clinton’s vice presidential pick
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A win for moderate Democrats, a big loss for Donald Trump.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton’s VP pick, told us why he wants the US doing more in SyriaTim Kaine, Hillary Clinton’s VP pick, told us why he wants the US doing more in Syria
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“It would have been obviously better to do it 2 million refugees ago.”

By Zack Beauchamp
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Tim Kaine delivered the first-ever Senate speech all in SpanishTim Kaine delivered the first-ever Senate speech all in Spanish
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He’s fluent.

By Dylan Matthews
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Why Hillary Clinton, not Donald Trump, was the unifying figure at the RNCWhy Hillary Clinton, not Donald Trump, was the unifying figure at the RNC
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“Lock her up” is a cry of unity.

By Tara Golshan
In 1998, terrorists attacked two US embassies. No one blamed the secretary of state.
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Blaming Hillary Clinton for Benghazi is nothing more than a political farce.

By Jennifer Williams
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Did Hillary Clinton really respond to Benghazi by asking, “What difference does it make?”Did Hillary Clinton really respond to Benghazi by asking, “What difference does it make?”
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Republican senator to party: stop saying Hillary Clinton should be locked upRepublican senator to party: stop saying Hillary Clinton should be locked up
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Sen. Jeff Flake mocked the idea that Clinton “belongs in prison” and called it “jumping the shark.”

By Andrew Prokop
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The Republican National Convention and the criminalization of politicsThe Republican National Convention and the criminalization of politics
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Chris Christie crossed an important line.

By Dylan Matthews
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Who is Saul Alinsky, and why does the right hate him so much?Who is Saul Alinsky, and why does the right hate him so much?
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The Chicago-based community organizer and Hillary Clinton corresponded when she was young. Is that a bad thing?

By Dylan Matthews
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The Republican convention’s fixation on locking up Hillary Clinton is really disturbingThe Republican convention’s fixation on locking up Hillary Clinton is really disturbing
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Three speakers so far have said Hillary Clinton should be jailed, and the crowd’s favorite chant has been, “Lock her up!”

By Andrew Prokop
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The Trump campaign is now blaming Hillary Clinton for Melania’s plagiarism scandalThe Trump campaign is now blaming Hillary Clinton for Melania’s plagiarism scandal
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Trump’s campaign manager says Melania faces scrutiny because she threatened the presumptive Democratic nominee.

By Sarah Kliff
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The Republican Convention’s fixation on locking Hillary Clinton up is really disturbingThe Republican Convention’s fixation on locking Hillary Clinton up is really disturbing
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“Lock her up! Lock her up!” delegates repeatedly chanted at the convention — and speakers agreed.

By Andrew Prokop
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Trump on Pence’s vote for the Iraq war: “He’s entitled to make a mistake” On Clinton: “She’s not”Trump on Pence’s vote for the Iraq war: “He’s entitled to make a mistake” On Clinton: “She’s not”
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“He’s entitled to make a mistake every once in a while,” Trump said. As for Clinton, “she’s not.”

By Tara Golshan
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Why the next 2 weeks of Trump versus Clinton polls will be basically meaninglessWhy the next 2 weeks of Trump versus Clinton polls will be basically meaningless
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If you really want to know who’s going to win, it’s better to look back in time than at what’s happening now.

By Jeff Stein
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Hillary Clinton has already found her attack against Mike PenceHillary Clinton has already found her attack against Mike Pence
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A new ad from her campaign portrays him as an extremist on abortion and LGBTQ rights.

By Jeff Stein
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Pokémon Go is barely a week old and Hillary Clinton is already using it to register votersPokémon Go is barely a week old and Hillary Clinton is already using it to register voters
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Morning Consult Poll: if today were Election Day, Clinton would be presidentMorning Consult Poll: if today were Election Day, Clinton would be president
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Candidates need 270 Electoral College votes to win. A new survey shows Clinton having 320.

By Katie Hicks
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Hillary Clinton: this election is about who is considered an AmericanHillary Clinton: this election is about who is considered an American
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Clinton spoke Wednesday at the Old State House, the site of Abraham Lincoln’s “House Divided” speech.

By Jeff Stein
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Watch: Bernie Sanders endorses Hillary ClintonWatch: Bernie Sanders endorses Hillary Clinton
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The two appeared together at a rally Tuesday morning in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

By Andrew Prokop
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Bernie Sanders just endorsed Hillary Clinton, effectively bringing his campaign to an endBernie Sanders just endorsed Hillary Clinton, effectively bringing his campaign to an end
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“I intend to do everything I can to make certain she will be the next president of the United States,” Sanders said.

By Andrew Prokop
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Here’s Bernie Sanders’s official endorsement of Hillary Clinton, in fullHere’s Bernie Sanders’s official endorsement of Hillary Clinton, in full
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“I intend to do everything I can to make certain she will be the next president of the United States.”

By Brad Plumer
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Bernie Sanders is expected to endorse Hillary Clinton today. What did his movement mean?Bernie Sanders is expected to endorse Hillary Clinton today. What did his movement mean?
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The end of Sanders’s movement marks the beginning of the debate over what it meant.

By Jeff Stein