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Hillary Clinton

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

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Why I think Nate Silver’s model underrates Clinton’s oddsWhy I think Nate Silver’s model underrates Clinton’s odds
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The uncertainty is real, but it’s not balanced.

By Matthew Yglesias
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A Hillary Clinton presidency will greatly boost women’s representation in politics, with big policy consequencesA Hillary Clinton presidency will greatly boost women’s representation in politics, with big policy consequences
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The woman factor is a bigger deal than people realize.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Pantsuit Nation, the giant, secret Hillary Facebook group, explainedPantsuit Nation, the giant, secret Hillary Facebook group, explained
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It’s a troll-free internet oasis for Clinton supporters.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
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This is the year of the Latino voteThis is the year of the Latino vote
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It’s been 20 years in the making — and, win or lose, it’s reshaped the Democratic Party.

By Dara Lind
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Democratic National Convention: news and updatesDemocratic National Convention: news and updates
The people’s tyrant: what Plato can teach us about Donald Trump
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Trump put fascism on the ballot this year, and millions of people said “yes.”

By Sean Illing
Culture
Kate McKinnon’s Hillary Clinton impression isn’t accurate — but it is perfect for 2016Kate McKinnon’s Hillary Clinton impression isn’t accurate — but it is perfect for 2016
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Clinton simmers; McKinnon erupts.

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

By Libby Nelson
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Bernie Sanders’s old fans are voting for Clinton now — so they can pressure her laterBernie Sanders’s old fans are voting for Clinton now — so they can pressure her later
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”Bernie supporters are going to march to the polls and defeat Trump.”

By Jeff Stein
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Puerto Rico’s collapsing economy could win the election for Hillary ClintonPuerto Rico’s collapsing economy could win the election for Hillary Clinton
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And Republicans would have only themselves — or rather, the GOP Congress of the 1990s — to blame.

By Dara Lind
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
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The real Clinton email scandal is that a bullshit story has dominated the campaignThe real Clinton email scandal is that a bullshit story has dominated the campaign
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If you agree with her on policy, vote with a clear conscience about the server.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Does Hillary Clinton’s gender hurt her among male voters? Political scientists weigh in.Does Hillary Clinton’s gender hurt her among male voters? Political scientists weigh in.
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Clinton’s gender cost her 24 points among men in one experiment. Will that translate to the ballot box?

By Emily Crockett
2016 Presidential Election
Early voting in Nevada looks very good for DemocratsEarly voting in Nevada looks very good for Democrats
2016 Presidential Election

Clinton’s get-out-the-vote drive is working.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Hillary Clinton just got some scary-looking polls in New HampshireHillary Clinton just got some scary-looking polls in New Hampshire
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Is the Democratic nominee’s firewall collapsing?

By Andrew Prokop
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Hillary Clinton’s quiet revolutionHillary Clinton’s quiet revolution
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Nobody’s noticed, but she’s running on an ambitious plan to remake the American social compact.

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

By Libby Nelson
World Politics
More US troops just died in Afghanistan. Clinton and Trump are ignoring it.More US troops just died in Afghanistan. Clinton and Trump are ignoring it.
World Politics

Afghanistan’s longest war rages on. Too bad the presidential candidates won’t talk about it.

By Yochi Dreazen
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Putin, Assange, and Comey are doing Donald Trump’s work for himPutin, Assange, and Comey are doing Donald Trump’s work for him
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Clinton’s toughest opponents in this race are the Kremlin, WikiLeaks, and the FBI.

By Yochi Dreazen
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Third-party voters are “trading votes” with Clinton voters to defeat TrumpThird-party voters are “trading votes” with Clinton voters to defeat Trump
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“I’ll vote Clinton in my swing state if you vote Stein in your safe state. Deal?”

By Zachary Crockett
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Seth Meyers compared the major Clinton and Trump scandals. It’s not even close.Seth Meyers compared the major Clinton and Trump scandals. It’s not even close.
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Meyers takes down the false equivalence between the two candidates.

By German Lopez
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Obama’s case for Hillary Clinton is really a case for Barack ObamaObama’s case for Hillary Clinton is really a case for Barack Obama
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“All the progress that we’ve made over the last eight years” is endangered by a Trump presidency, Obama says.

By Timothy B. Lee
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Swing state poll: the FBI letter totally changed the race — but just for one daySwing state poll: the FBI letter totally changed the race — but just for one day
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Voters forget about things quickly — and huge poll swings can obscure the boring truth.

By Dara Lind
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It looks like Hillary Clinton’s swing state firewall is still holdingIt looks like Hillary Clinton’s swing state firewall is still holding
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A new poll of Wisconsin shows her leading Trump by 6 points.

By Andrew Prokop
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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
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“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
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Obama asks men to think about sexism: “there’s a reason why we haven’t had a woman president”Obama asks men to think about sexism: “there’s a reason why we haven’t had a woman president”
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“Look inside yourself,” Obama urged.

By Emily Crockett
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President Obama: the FBI shouldn’t put out “innuendo” about criminal investigationsPresident Obama: the FBI shouldn’t put out “innuendo” about criminal investigations
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The president’s first comments since the FBI’s controversial letter about Hillary Clinton.

By Jeff Stein
Culture
Louis C.K., Michael Moore, Hillary Clinton, and the rise of benevolent sexism in liberal menLouis C.K., Michael Moore, Hillary Clinton, and the rise of benevolent sexism in liberal men
Culture

They mean well, but harping on women’s moral superiority isn’t empowering.

By Constance Grady
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“Amoral masculinity”: a theory for understanding Trump from feminist contrarian Christina Hoff Sommers“Amoral masculinity”: a theory for understanding Trump from feminist contrarian Christina Hoff Sommers
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“Trump is a reminder of what masculinity can be like outside of conventions.”

By Sean Illing
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Republicans and Russian hackers have made Hillary Clinton the most transparent candidate in historyRepublicans and Russian hackers have made Hillary Clinton the most transparent candidate in history
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Want to rig the US presidential election? Good luck.Want to rig the US presidential election? Good luck.
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It’s nearly impossible.

By Liz Scheltens and Dion Lee
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How Donald Trump weaponized Bill Clinton against DemocratsHow Donald Trump weaponized Bill Clinton against Democrats
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Democrats don’t have a good answer for Bill Clinton’s sexual misconduct — and Trump’s team knows it.

By Tara Golshan
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Should Democrats be concerned over low black voter turnout in Florida? Yes — a little.Should Democrats be concerned over low black voter turnout in Florida? Yes — a little.
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Clinton probably won’t have the same black voter coalition as Obama — that could swing Florida for Trump.

By Tara Golshan
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Someone at the FBI thought it was a good time to remind the public of a 15-year-old Clinton scandalSomeone at the FBI thought it was a good time to remind the public of a 15-year-old Clinton scandal
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The document dump doesn’t include the investigators’ conclusion that the Clintons hadn’t broken any laws.

By Dara Lind
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Who’s winning? Hillary Clinton, by somewhere between 2 and 6 points (we think).Who’s winning? Hillary Clinton, by somewhere between 2 and 6 points (we think).
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Look to the polling averages, not individual polls.

By Andrew Prokop
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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Hillary Clinton’s brutal new ad uses Trump’s “pussy” comments against himHillary Clinton’s brutal new ad uses Trump’s “pussy” comments against him
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The ad hits Trump hard on the sexual assault allegations against him.

By Emily Crockett
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Social decay: what the conversation about Trump and the white working class missesSocial decay: what the conversation about Trump and the white working class misses
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“I think it’s important to say it’s a social crisis.” — J.D. Vance, author of “Hillbilly Elegy.”

By Sean Illing
Culture
Read the “controversial” comic book story that sees a feminist superhero meet ClintonRead the “controversial” comic book story that sees a feminist superhero meet Clinton
Culture

Valiant gave Vox an exclusive of Faith No. 5.

By Alex Abad-Santos