Can Hillary Clinton placate the divided left?
8 years, 8 months ago

Can Hillary Clinton placate the divided left?

Al Jazeera  

Some on the left remain deeply conflicted about submitting to the depressing repetition of “lesser evilism”. As Hillary Clinton made history as the first woman nominee of a major party, she entered the stage-managed convention spectacle nearly as unpopular as Republican Donald Trump. Between now and election day, vigorous debate about the width of the difference between Clinton and Trump and the best way to dismantle the prevailing status quo will underscore the paucity of options within the two-party system. The ragged disappointment of Sanders supporters was inflamed by leaked DNC emails they believe proved that the party establishment was invested in Clinton’s victory and working against Sanders, confirming a rigged process that installed a reliable steward of the global economic order that privileges the elites and immiserates the masses at home and abroad. OPINION: Muslim voters between Hillary Clinton and a hard place As they see it, Clinton’s ties to Wall Street belie her stated commitment to banking reform and the working class, and her connections to the military industrial complex and hawkish foreign policy evince her true ideological leanings.

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Spotlight on the centre at DNC
7 months, 1 week ago

Spotlight on the centre at DNC

Hindustan Times  

The Democratic National Convention in Chicago was really about telling the United States that its centre must hold for it to progress, and convincing it that the centre is where the party and, by extension, Kamala Harris are ­— reminiscent of President Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign. Harris’s, he said, was about ensuring that “every American, however, they vote, has a …

Hillary Clinton casts Harris in the lineage of female political firsts
7 months, 1 week ago

Hillary Clinton casts Harris in the lineage of female political firsts

CNN  

CNN — Hillary Clinton highlighted Monday the history that Kamala Harris could make if she becomes the first woman elected president, referencing the proverbial glass ceiling the former secretary of state tried to but failed to break during her 2016 campaign for the White House. “On the other side of that glass ceiling is Kamala Harris, raising her hand, and …

Hillary Clinton concession speech: 'America is more deeply divided than we thought'
8 years, 4 months ago

Hillary Clinton concession speech: 'America is more deeply divided than we thought'

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hillary Clinton said the nation is “more deeply divided than …

Hillary Clinton: The imperfect candidate who struggled to match the populist touch of Donald Trump
8 years, 4 months ago

Hillary Clinton: The imperfect candidate who struggled to match the populist touch of Donald Trump

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hillary Clinton recently confessed it’s been twenty years since she …

Analysis: Win or lose tomorrow, the Democrats face a serious battle over identity
8 years, 4 months ago

Analysis: Win or lose tomorrow, the Democrats face a serious battle over identity

LA Times  

The roaring crowds and displays of Democratic unity around Hillary Clinton as the campaign ends have obscured a bumpier reality: Whatever happens Tuesday, Democrats face a struggle to define themselves. To win the party’s nomination, Clinton had to move to the left to placate Democrats attracted to her challenger, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. That’s especially true among young voters, who …

People Liked The Democratic Convention Better. Will That Boost Clinton?
8 years, 7 months ago

People Liked The Democratic Convention Better. Will That Boost Clinton?

NPR  

People Liked The Democratic Convention Better. Thus far, it sure looks like the Democratic convention has boosted Clinton, just as the Republican convention boosted Trump. And this suggests yet another way this election is unusual: despite having the worst-received convention by far of all the conventions that Gallup has measured, Trump still got a positive bounce. Sponsor Message By that …

US Election: Hillary Clinton to make history with acceptance speech, still needs to gain voters' trust
8 years, 8 months ago

US Election: Hillary Clinton to make history with acceptance speech, still needs to gain voters' trust

ABC  

In front of thousands of Democrats in Philadelphia and millions of people watching at home, Hillary Clinton is set to do what no woman has done before: give a speech at the Democratic National Convention accepting her nomination as the first female presidential nominee for a major US political party. President Barack Obama, Vice-President Joe Biden and Mrs Clinton's running …

Hillary Clinton accepts Democratic Party nomination
8 years, 8 months ago

Hillary Clinton accepts Democratic Party nomination

Al Jazeera  

Hillary Clinton seeks to heal rifts within her own party as she formally accepts the Democratic presidential nomination. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – As Hillary Clinton made history as the first woman to accept a major party’s presidential nomination, she told Americans that their country was “at a moment of reckoning” with “powerful forces … threatening to pull us apart”. Addressing the …

Hillary Clinton shatters glass ceiling with 'milestone' presidential nomination at Democratic Convention
8 years, 8 months ago

Hillary Clinton shatters glass ceiling with 'milestone' presidential nomination at Democratic Convention

ABC  

The glass ceiling has been shattered with a powerful blow. "Tonight, we've reached a milestone in our nation's march toward a more perfect union: the first time that a major party has nominated a woman for president," Hillary Clinton said to a roar of applause at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Mrs Clinton's acceptance speech outlined her vision for …

From the Mothers of the Movement to Michelle Obama's speech, relive the 10 most memorable moments from the DNC
8 years, 8 months ago

From the Mothers of the Movement to Michelle Obama's speech, relive the 10 most memorable moments from the DNC

Salon  

Hillary Clinton closed the 2016 Democratic National Convention with her speech accepting the party's presidential nomination on Thursday evening, capping a historic week in Philadelphia. Anti-Clinton protesters take to the streets Lingering tensions from the contentious Democratic primary cycle were on display in Philadelphia, as some jilted Sanders voters voiced their continuing opposition to Hillary Clinton's candidacy. The Mothers of …

Hillary Rodham Clinton creates history, seals Democratic Party nomination
8 years, 8 months ago

Hillary Rodham Clinton creates history, seals Democratic Party nomination

Firstpost  

Hillary Clinton, 68, is now officially the US Democratic presidential nominee, making history as the first woman ever to secure the backing of a major American political party. New York: Hillary Clinton, 68, is now officially the US Democratic presidential nominee, making history as the first woman ever to secure the backing of a major American political party. In a …

Hillary Clinton gains Democratic presidential nomination
8 years, 8 months ago

Hillary Clinton gains Democratic presidential nomination

ABC  

Hillary Clinton has become the first woman in history to win the White House nomination of a major US political party, securing the backing of Democrats at a convention in Philadelphia. After a tumultuous convention opening which saw Mr Sanders and Mrs Clinton supporters trade jeers and chants, cheers erupted as Mrs Clinton passed the 2,382-delegate threshold needed for the …

Democrats nominate Hillary Clinton for US presidency
8 years, 8 months ago

Democrats nominate Hillary Clinton for US presidency

Al Jazeera  

Former secretary of state makes history to become the first woman to lead a major party towards the White House. Speaking via videolink from New York after her nomination on Tuesday night, Hillary Clinton told the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia that she was honoured to have been chosen as the party’s nominee. “And if there are any little girls …

Hillary Clinton Shatters Glass Ceiling, Clinches Democratic Presidential Nomination
8 years, 8 months ago

Hillary Clinton Shatters Glass Ceiling, Clinches Democratic Presidential Nomination

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Eight years ago, Hillary Clinton famously said her first White House bid had put “about 18 million cracks” in the glass ceiling, one for each voter who’d cast a ballot for her in the 2008 primary. Clinton was formally named the Democratic nominee for president at her party’s convention in Philadelphia, making her the first woman ever …

Hillary Clinton makes history as first woman White House nominee of a major US political part
8 years, 8 months ago

Hillary Clinton makes history as first woman White House nominee of a major US political part

ABP News  

PHILADELPHIA: Hillary Clinton today made history by clinching the Democratic White House nomination, becoming the first woman to lead a major party in the US Presidential race. "I move that Hillary Clinton be nominated as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate of the United States," Sanders said as he called for suspension of rules to pave the way for unanimous nomination …

DNC 2016: Hillary Clinton defused party disunity having her opponents speak first
8 years, 8 months ago

DNC 2016: Hillary Clinton defused party disunity having her opponents speak first

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Asked on Tuesday about the party disunity that had been …

DNC 2016: The stakes are stratospheric as Hillary Clinton seeks to repair brand at Democratic Convention
8 years, 8 months ago

DNC 2016: The stakes are stratospheric as Hillary Clinton seeks to repair brand at Democratic Convention

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It has been a slow but relentless crumbling of public esteem for Ms Clinton …

US election: Democratic Party struggles to present unified front on first day of convention
8 years, 8 months ago

US election: Democratic Party struggles to present unified front on first day of convention

ABC  

If Hillary Clinton thinks 2016 will deliver her the coronation 2008 didn't, she is dead wrong. As the convention got underway, the Democratic National Committee offered a "sincere apology" to Senator Sanders and his supporters for "inexcusable remarks" in emails. That failed to quell the disquiet in the arena, with many of Senator Sanders delegates "booing" when speakers referred to …

Democratic Party convention: Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders laud Hillary Clinton
8 years, 8 months ago

Democratic Party convention: Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders laud Hillary Clinton

ABC  

Democratic party heavyweights Michelle Obama and Bernie Sanders have offered contrasting heartfelt and hard-headed endorsements of Hillary Clinton, imploring a riven and feisty party convention to unite to stop Donald Trump. Key points: Mr Sanders said his former rival "must become the next president" Sanders supporters jeered throughout day one of the event Michelle Obama's speech earned the most positive …

Hillary Clinton's Democratic Party convention performance key to building party unity
8 years, 8 months ago

Hillary Clinton's Democratic Party convention performance key to building party unity

ABC  

It's all about the balloon drop. Bernie Sanders has endorsed Mrs Clinton, but many supporters remain sceptical "He needs to help her rally these young people," Mike McCurry, Bill Clinton's former press secretary and former DNC communications director told the ABC. Balancing act for Clinton, keynote speakers Michelle Obama, Joe Biden, Mrs Clinton's husband Bill and her daughter Chelsea are …

US election: Hardcore Bernie Sanders fans reject Hillary Clinton ahead of Democratic convention
8 years, 8 months ago

US election: Hardcore Bernie Sanders fans reject Hillary Clinton ahead of Democratic convention

ABC  

Die-hard Bernie Sanders supporters have descended on Philadelphia for this week's Democratic National Convention, many so irate with party flagbearer Hillary Clinton that they are prepared to contemplate the once-inconceivable alternative: President Donald Trump. Key points: Sanders supporters are angry at revelations some DNC staff sought to undermine him Some say they will find it hard to vote for Hillary …

Convention opens to boos, but Democrats salvage the night with praise of Clinton from Sanders and Warren
8 years, 8 months ago

Convention opens to boos, but Democrats salvage the night with praise of Clinton from Sanders and Warren

LA Times  

Florida delegate Dianne Krumel from Pensacola shows her support for Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton before the start of the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. President Barack Obama and Democratic nominee for President Hillary Clinton wave at the crowd at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Chelsea Clinton’s husband Marc Mezvinsky, former President Bill Clinton …

Hillary Clinton has all kinds of policies — that’s the problem as she seeks a coherent message
8 years, 8 months ago

Hillary Clinton has all kinds of policies — that’s the problem as she seeks a coherent message

LA Times  

The convention the Republicans just wrapped up in Cleveland, with its prime-time plagiarism, back-stabbing rivals and missing dignitaries, may not be a tough act to follow, but Democrats are nonetheless in a state of high anxiety as the spotlight shifts their way this week. “The Clinton campaign knows how to put together a strong convention,” said Democratic strategist Joe Trippi, …

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are tied at start of Republican National Convention
8 years, 8 months ago

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are tied at start of Republican National Convention

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are virtually tied, new polling shows, as the presumptive GOP nominee hopes to get a bounce out of this week's Republican National Convention. The race has narrowed in recent weeks with Trump now receiving 46 percent support to Clinton's 45 percent, according to the NBC News/SurveyMonkey Weekly Tracking Poll, with a 1.4 percent margin of …

Republican convention and Donald Trump’s party victory
8 years, 8 months ago

Republican convention and Donald Trump’s party victory

Al Jazeera  

The convention is likely to gloss over Trump’s non-establishment position. Presumptive Republican party presidential nominee Donald Trump is heading to the party convention in Cleveland, Ohio on July 18 – confident that his brand is working despite major misgivings by the party establishment. For example, House Speaker Paul Ryan said Trump’s comments disparaging a United States district court judge for …

Clinton wins final 2016 primary as debate turns to terror fight
8 years, 9 months ago

Clinton wins final 2016 primary as debate turns to terror fight

Firstpost  

Hillary Clinton captured the mostly symbolic Democratic primary Tuesday in the US capital, the final vote of the 2016 presidential primaries, as the race shifts to her showdown with Republican rival Donald Trump. Washington: Hillary Clinton captured the mostly symbolic Democratic primary Tuesday in the US capital, the final vote of the 2016 presidential primaries, as the race shifts to …

Clinton and Sanders Aren't Butting Heads Over The Democratic Platform -- Yet.
8 years, 9 months ago

Clinton and Sanders Aren't Butting Heads Over The Democratic Platform -- Yet.

Huff Post  

With only one primary left, in the District of Columbia Tuesday, the Democratic presidential race now turns to how the party will approach its platform at the National Convention this July. Lucas Jackson/Reuters WASHINGTON -- Supporters of Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders avoided confrontations over policy during their first platform drafting committee hearing Wednesday -- the morning after the former …

It's Easy to Forget Hillary Clinton Is About to Make History
8 years, 9 months ago

It's Easy to Forget Hillary Clinton Is About to Make History

Wired  

Bernie Sanders still isn't giving up his bid for the presidency. But amid all the conflict and drama, it's easy to lose sight of the most historically significant fact of the 2016 election: For the first time ever, a woman is about to become a major political party's nominee for president of the United States. Last April, when Clinton announced …

Democratic Party head says she is 'not at all concerned' over convention chaos
8 years, 10 months ago

Democratic Party head says she is 'not at all concerned' over convention chaos

Daily Mail  

Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz mocked the 'chaos' in the GOP today and insisted that comparisons to her own party's bitter battle over the White House are erroneous. Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz mocked the 'chaos' in the GOP today and insisted that comparisons to her own party's bitter battle over the White House are erroneous …

Column: Can Hillary Clinton unite the Democrats?
9 years ago

Column: Can Hillary Clinton unite the Democrats?

LA Times  

Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders stand on stage before a primary debate at the University of Michigan-Flint in Flint, Mich. on March 6. The battle between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders hasn’t turned into a playground brawl like the Republican campaign, but it has still pitted Democrats against each other, sometimes bitterly. “There’s going to be no …

Why I'm supporting Sanders over Clinton: This could be the moment to reclaim the Democratic Party and reshape history
9 years, 1 month ago

Why I'm supporting Sanders over Clinton: This could be the moment to reclaim the Democratic Party and reshape history

Salon  

With the Iowa caucus on Monday, Salon writers Amanda Marcotte and Andrew O'Heir are going head-to-head on their picks for the Democratic nomination; Read Amanda Marcotte's argument for backing Bernie Sanders, and watch them fight it out below in their video debate. Clinton and Sanders stand for different and largely incompatible worldviews that have long divided the American left: The …

Hillary Clinton's rendezvous with history: She's returning Dems to their liberal roots -- but will it work in 2016?
9 years, 9 months ago

Hillary Clinton's rendezvous with history: She's returning Dems to their liberal roots -- but will it work in 2016?

Salon  

Hillary Clinton’s first campaign rally felt like a coming out party for a woman who’d been shoved in a closet back in the 1990s and hadn’t seen much daylight since. Now it’s time -- your time to secure the gains and move ahead.” MSNBC’s Alex Seitz-Wald ably identified five big details Clinton left out of her speech here, so I …

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