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Hillary Clinton

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

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Marco Rubio: I’m running for reelection because both Trump and Clinton scare meMarco Rubio: I’m running for reelection because both Trump and Clinton scare me
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Of course, he’s thinking about his own political future too.

By Andrew Prokop
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The scandal over the Hillary Clinton donor tapped for a national security board, explainedThe scandal over the Hillary Clinton donor tapped for a national security board, explained
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Why the controversy over Rajiv Fernando should unnerve even Clinton’s boosters.

By Jeff Stein
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A new swing state poll brings good news for Hillary ClintonA new swing state poll brings good news for Hillary Clinton
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Here was the best argument from Hillary Clinton’s speech on Donald Trump’s economic plansHere was the best argument from Hillary Clinton’s speech on Donald Trump’s economic plans
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“We can’t let him bankrupt America like we are one of his casinos.”

By Jeff Stein
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Hillary’s new line on Trump’s business career: “He’s Mitt Romney but bad at his job”Hillary’s new line on Trump’s business career: “He’s Mitt Romney but bad at his job”
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Trump would be richer if he’d put his inheritance in an index fund. Sad!

By Matthew Yglesias
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Hillary Clinton has raised 40 times more money than Donald TrumpHillary Clinton has raised 40 times more money than Donald Trump
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Last year, no candidate got more negative media coverage than Hillary ClintonLast year, no candidate got more negative media coverage than Hillary Clinton
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Fox News ran 330 stories about Hillary Clinton in 2015, and about 300 of them were negative.

By Jeff Stein
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Forget politics: Hillary Clinton’s VP pick should be a worthy successorForget politics: Hillary Clinton’s VP pick should be a worthy successor
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Clinton should actually do what every candidate says they’re doing with their VP pick.

By Matthew Yglesias
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The “Trump that bitch!” T-shirt is emblematic of Trump’s entire campaignThe “Trump that bitch!” T-shirt is emblematic of Trump’s entire campaign
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Donald Trump has always had a way of turning America’s ugliest racist, sexist subtext into text — and his supporters follow his lead.

By Emily Crockett
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Trump’s first month as presumptive Republican nominee has been an epic disasterTrump’s first month as presumptive Republican nominee has been an epic disaster
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Let’s recap all the ridiculous things that have happened.

By Andrew Prokop
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Hillary Clinton is choosing her vice president soon. Here are her top choices.Hillary Clinton is choosing her vice president soon. Here are her top choices.
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Could it be Warren?

By Dylan Matthews
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Hillary Clinton vows to end “carried interest” loophole — even if Congress won’tHillary Clinton vows to end “carried interest” loophole — even if Congress won’t
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Hitting the private equity guys where it hurts.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Poll: white men really, really don’t like Hillary ClintonPoll: white men really, really don’t like Hillary Clinton
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A remarkably high percentage of white men view her unfavorably.

By Andrew Prokop
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Clinton: Trump “is temperamentally unfit and totally unqualified to be commander in chief”Clinton: Trump “is temperamentally unfit and totally unqualified to be commander in chief”
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“This is way beyond anything that should be said by someone running for president.”

By Jeff Stein
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Most Americans don’t view Hillary Clinton’s presidential nomination as “historic”Most Americans don’t view Hillary Clinton’s presidential nomination as “historic”
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Just 19 percent of Republican women say so.

By Zachary Crockett and Jeff Stein
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Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Donald Trump react to Pulse nightclub shootingHillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Donald Trump react to Pulse nightclub shooting
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“Devastating.” “Horrific.”

By Libby Nelson, Dara Lind and 1 more
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Was Hillary Clinton’s “delete your account” tweet “unpresidential”?Was Hillary Clinton’s “delete your account” tweet “unpresidential”?
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The Weeds: is it harder to run for president as a woman?The Weeds: is it harder to run for president as a woman?
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There’s no evidence that Google is manipulating searches to help Hillary ClintonThere’s no evidence that Google is manipulating searches to help Hillary Clinton
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A conspiracy theory circulating online is totally wrong.

By Timothy B. Lee
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Elizabeth Warren just endorsed Hillary ClintonElizabeth Warren just endorsed Hillary Clinton
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“I’m ready to get in this fight and work my heart out for Hillary Clinton.”

By Matthew Yglesias
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Hillary Clinton’s viral Twitter burn of Donald TrumpHillary Clinton’s viral Twitter burn of Donald Trump
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The first burn of the general election has been scored.

By Dara Lind
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Why Barack Obama can help Hillary Clinton win over Bernie loyalists, in one chartWhy Barack Obama can help Hillary Clinton win over Bernie loyalists, in one chart
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Polling suggests Sanders’s die-hards will be receptive to the message of top Democrats, including Obama.

By Jeff Stein
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Hillary Clinton says Elizabeth Warren is “qualified” for VP. She’s one of the few.Hillary Clinton says Elizabeth Warren is “qualified” for VP. She’s one of the few.
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Clinton doesn’t really have a better option.

By Dylan Matthews
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President Obama just endorsed Hillary Clinton in this videoPresident Obama just endorsed Hillary Clinton in this video
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He praised Bernie Sanders’s campaign too.

By Andrew Prokop
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Think Hillary Clinton is pivoting to the center? Her new video sure isn’t.Think Hillary Clinton is pivoting to the center? Her new video sure isn’t.
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It’s a celebration of protests and difficult women.

By Dara Lind
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Hillary Clinton wins California, increasing pressure on Bernie Sanders to concedeHillary Clinton wins California, increasing pressure on Bernie Sanders to concede
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The exclamation point on her very good night.

By Jeff Stein
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President Obama just congratulated Hillary Clinton on securing the Democratic nominationPresident Obama just congratulated Hillary Clinton on securing the Democratic nomination
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And he’ll meet with Bernie Sanders on Thursday.

By Andrew Prokop
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Read Clinton’s victory speech: “Don’t let anyone tell you that great things can’t happen”Read Clinton’s victory speech: “Don’t let anyone tell you that great things can’t happen”
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It was a historic and emotional night for Hillary Clinton.

By Tara Golshan
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Hillary Clinton has won the Democratic presidential nominationHillary Clinton has won the Democratic presidential nomination
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Polls have closed, and the outcome is clear.

By Andrew Prokop
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This is historic: Hillary Clinton is the first woman presumptive nominee of a major partyThis is historic: Hillary Clinton is the first woman presumptive nominee of a major party
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Advocates for breaking the presidential glass ceiling can enjoy a moment of celebration.

By Emily Crockett
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It’s time to admit Hillary Clinton is an extraordinarily talented politicianIt’s time to admit Hillary Clinton is an extraordinarily talented politician
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Hillary Clinton has achieved something remarkable, and it’s worth being clear about how.

By Ezra Klein
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Hillary Clinton will be the first woman presidential nominee — that’s a big deal beyond symbolismHillary Clinton will be the first woman presidential nominee — that’s a big deal beyond symbolism
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A woman in the White House would drive women’s advancement throughout the political system.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Hillary Clinton defeats Bernie Sanders in New Jersey, cementing lock on nominationHillary Clinton defeats Bernie Sanders in New Jersey, cementing lock on nomination
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Clinton was favored to win the state.

By Jeff Stein
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Why the media shouldn’t have declared Hillary Clinton the nominee last nightWhy the media shouldn’t have declared Hillary Clinton the nominee last night
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Do Bernie Sanders’s supporters have a point when they say the media has dismissed his candidacy from the beginning?

By Jeff Stein
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Why I think Sanders will drop out and endorse Clinton soonWhy I think Sanders will drop out and endorse Clinton soon
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At the end of the day, he’s a Democrat.

By Matthew Yglesias
Evangelicals like me can’t vote for Trump — or Clinton. Here’s what we can do instead.
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The case for voting for a third-party candidate, or not voting at all.

By Alan Noble
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Why the AP, NBC News just called the primary for Hillary Clinton — and why Bernie Sanders disagreesWhy the AP, NBC News just called the primary for Hillary Clinton — and why Bernie Sanders disagrees
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Are news outlets giving greater circulation to the false idea that these party elites have somehow stolen the nomination from Sanders?

By Jeff Stein
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Polls: Bernie Sanders is closing in on Hillary Clinton in CaliforniaPolls: Bernie Sanders is closing in on Hillary Clinton in California
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At least three polls have recently shown Sanders cutting Clinton’s lead to just 2 points.

By Jeff Stein
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In a speech yesterday, Obama offered an important window into his biggest disagreement with ClintonIn a speech yesterday, Obama offered an important window into his biggest disagreement with Clinton
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This has been the area with the clearest and longest-standing contrast between Obama and Clinton.

By Matthew Yglesias