From the Mothers of the Movement to Michelle Obama's speech, relive the 10 most memorable moments from the DNC
8 years, 7 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 the Movement speak out On Tuesday, nine women whose unarmed African-American children were killed by police officers or gun violence took the stage to chants of "Black lives matter!" "And because of Hillary Clinton, my daughters and all our sons and daughters now take for granted that a woman can be president of the United States."

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Michelle Obama Warns of Endangerment to Women's Healthcare in Michigan Rally
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Michelle Obama Warns of Endangerment to Women's Healthcare in Michigan Rally

Live Mint  

US President Michelle Obama addressed a crowd in Michigan and called on men to support Kamala Harris in her campaign to become the first female president. She warned that while some men might consider voting for Trump out of frustration with slow progress, 'your rage does not exist in a vacuum'. She emphasized the importance of taking women's healthcare seriously …

Hillary Clinton casts Harris in the lineage of female political firsts
7 months 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 …

Clinton urges Democrats to vote in ‘overwhelming’ numbers
4 years, 7 months ago

Clinton urges Democrats to vote in ‘overwhelming’ numbers

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Hillary Clinton urged Democrats to vote in “overwhelming” numbers in remarks Wednesday night to the Democratic National Convention that at times reflected her bitter loss to Donald Trump four years ago despite winning the popular vote. “The fact that she hasn’t given up, I think, has encouraged a lot of women to not give up,” said Richards, the …

Kamala Harris Celebrates America’s Diversity, A Nation 'Where All Are Welcome,' In DNC Speech
4 years, 7 months ago

Kamala Harris Celebrates America’s Diversity, A Nation 'Where All Are Welcome,' In DNC Speech

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Kamala Harris painted a vision of America that celebrated diversity in her historic Democratic National Convention speech. “And she raised us to know and be proud of our Indian heritage.” Harris then spoke of a “vision passed on through generations of Americans — one that Joe Biden shares.. A vision of our nation as a beloved …

DNC 2020: Kamala Harris speech embraces family and ambition
4 years, 7 months ago

DNC 2020: Kamala Harris speech embraces family and ambition

LA Times  

The third night of the Democratic National Convention featured a veritable who’s who of strong women from the world of politics: former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Yet from the minute Harris first appeared onscreen early in the night and offered a casual greeting to her virtual audience — “Hey everybody, it’s …

Michelle Obama warns at DNC that Trump is ‘in over his head’
4 years, 7 months ago

Michelle Obama warns at DNC that Trump is ‘in over his head’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — At the 2016 Democratic National Convention, former first lady Michelle Obama told party members that “when they go low, we go high.” After four years of President Donald Trump, she came back to give it to them straight. The former first lady outlined dire stakes for the election ahead, declaring President Donald Trump “in over his head” and …

Hillary Clinton backs Joe Biden in US presidential race
4 years, 10 months ago

Hillary Clinton backs Joe Biden in US presidential race

Al Jazeera  

Clinton’s endorsement comes at a critical moment as Biden aims to raise his profile with female voters. Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden won the endorsement on Tuesday of Hillary Clinton for the office she fell short of winning in 2016 in her bid to become the first woman elected as president of the United States. Clinton – a onetime …

We have a chance to make history by electing America’s first woman president. Why aren’t we celebrating?
8 years, 4 months ago

We have a chance to make history by electing America’s first woman president. Why aren’t we celebrating?

LA Times  

It ought to feel like a bigger deal, casting a ballot in the first presidential election in American history with a woman at the top of the ticket. It’s just that even for many of Hillary Clinton’s supporters, heading to the polls on Tuesday may feel less like a celebration than a hopeful if not entirely impassioned call to duty. …

Michelle Obama joins Clinton at NC rally
8 years, 4 months ago

Michelle Obama joins Clinton at NC rally

Associated Press  

First lady Michelle Obama added her star power to Democrat Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign on Thursday, urging a raucous crowd in Winston-Salem to get to the polls by Election Day to build a better future for the nation’s youth. “If Hillary doesn’t win this election, that will be on us,” Obama told an estimated 10,000 people inside the Lawrence Joel …

US presidential election now a slanging match
8 years, 5 months ago

US presidential election now a slanging match

China Daily  

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton addresses the National Convention of the American Legion in Cincinnati, Ohio, US, August 31, 2016. Hillary Clinton, the Democratic candidate in this year's presidential election in the United States and her Republican counterpart Donald Trump conducted their second television debate on Sunday that saw a new round of acrimonious and personal exchanges. Beijing News commented …

Hillary Clinton sends out Michelle, Bernie, and Warren to counter polling tumble
8 years, 6 months ago

Hillary Clinton sends out Michelle, Bernie, and Warren to counter polling tumble

Daily Mail  

Hillary Clinton's healthy lead over Donald Trump among younger voters has been disintegrating, with some younger voters switching over to libertarian Gary Johnson in critical swing states. First lady Michelle Obama campaigned at the George Mason University college campus in Virginia on Friday, while Clinton's running mate Tim Kaine campaigned at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor Michigan earlier in …

Can Hillary Clinton placate the divided left?
8 years, 7 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 …

Clinton vs. Trump as commander in chief: A world of difference
8 years, 7 months ago

Clinton vs. Trump as commander in chief: A world of difference

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Peter Bergen is CNN’s national security analyst, a vice president at New America and a professor of practice at Arizona State University. This diplomatic effort resulted in a 12 to 2 vote in the U.N. Security Council to enhance sanctions against Iran, “one of her major achievements as secretary of state” according to New York Times’ reporter Mark …

Hillary Clinton shatters glass ceiling with 'milestone' presidential nomination at Democratic Convention
8 years, 7 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 …

US Election: Hillary Clinton to make history with acceptance speech, still needs to gain voters' trust
8 years, 7 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, 7 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 …

From Roosevelt to Reagan, notable women address conventions
8 years, 7 months ago

From Roosevelt to Reagan, notable women address conventions

Associated Press  

Hillary Clinton’s speech Thursday marks the first time a woman has addressed a major party as its nominee for president. ___ LAURA BUSH, 2004 Republican National Convention At Madison Square Garden, the first lady talked in personal terms about President George W. Bush’s actions in response to the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, particularly his controversial decision to invade Iraq. …

DNC 2016: Michelle Obama thrills Democratic Convention as she lavishes praise on Hillary Clinton
8 years, 7 months ago

DNC 2016: Michelle Obama thrills Democratic Convention as she lavishes praise on Hillary Clinton

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 Michelle Obama has electrified the Democratic Convention in Philadelphia, imploring …

Michelle Obama's DNC 2016 speech: Read the transcript in full
8 years, 7 months ago

Michelle Obama's DNC 2016 speech: Read the transcript in full

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Michelle Obama has delivered …

Not Bill Clinton, but Michelle Obama is Hillary's best weapon against Trump
8 years, 7 months ago

Not Bill Clinton, but Michelle Obama is Hillary's best weapon against Trump

Firstpost  

Even Donald Trump seems to have been taken in by Michelle’s speech, telling Hollywood Reporter: “I thought her delivery was excellent… I thought she did a very good job. I liked her speech.” If Hillary Clinton does go on to become the first woman President of United States, she owes a big ’thank you’ to Michelle Obama. “Don’t let anyone …

Hillary Clinton wins historic Democratic nomination for US president
8 years, 7 months ago

Hillary Clinton wins historic Democratic nomination for US president

Live Mint  

Philadelphia: Taking on the role of devoted political spouse, former president Bill Clinton declared his wife Hillary Clinton an impassioned “change-maker,” serving as character witness for her on the night she triumphantly became the first woman nominated for president. Trump, who campaigned Tuesday in North Carolina, mocked the former president’s speech in advance, calling him “over-rated.” Referring to Trump, though …

Hillary Rodham Clinton creates history, seals Democratic Party nomination
8 years, 7 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 …

Bill Clinton and Chelsea lead the Twitter tributes as her mother Hillary makes history
8 years, 7 months ago

Bill Clinton and Chelsea lead the Twitter tributes as her mother Hillary makes history

Daily Mail  

Chelsea Clinton has led the tributes to her mother after she was confirmed as the Democratic nominee for president. She is set to introduce the Democratic nominee ahead of her keynote speech on Thursday night, where she will formally accept the nomination for president. Chelsea Clinton has led the tributes to her mother after she was confirmed as the Democratic …

DNC 2016: Democrats make history by formally nominating Hillary Clinton for president
8 years, 7 months ago

DNC 2016: Democrats make history by formally nominating Hillary Clinton for president

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. Attendant to that, it was a moment of relief for a party that for …

Obama portrays Clinton, his former foe and advisor, as uniquely qualified for the White House
8 years, 7 months ago

Obama portrays Clinton, his former foe and advisor, as uniquely qualified for the White House

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. President Barack Obama hugs the Democratic nominee for President, …

Hillary Clinton gains Democratic presidential nomination
8 years, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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 …

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 …

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 …

US election: Bernie Sanders blasts 'demagogue' Donald Trump; urges vote for Hillary Clinton
8 years, 8 months ago

US election: Bernie Sanders blasts 'demagogue' Donald Trump; urges vote for Hillary Clinton

ABC  

Bernie Sanders has urged supporters to vote for his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in order to thwart Donald Trump's path to the White House, while the Democratic party scrambles to contain damage caused by recent email leaks. Key points: Mr Sanders to headline first day of convention after endorsing Mrs Clinton Debbie Wasserman Schultz will no longer open and close …

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 …

Michelle Obama’s stunning convention speech: ‘When they go low, we go high’
8 years, 8 months ago

Michelle Obama’s stunning convention speech: ‘When they go low, we go high’

LA Times  

Michelle Obama, first lady of the United States, speaks at the Democratic National Convention. She did this all with an overarching theme of what it is to be a parent living in the White House, and the challenges of keeping things as normal as possible for her two daughters, “the heart of our hearts.” She shared a touching story about …

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 …

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 …

Can Hillary Clinton break the ultimate glass ceiling?
8 years, 9 months ago

Can Hillary Clinton break the ultimate glass ceiling?

Al Jazeera  

Hillary Clinton is celebrating her status as the first American woman to be the presumptive nominee of a major party. Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has claimed the nomination for the Democratic party. Her rival, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, has refused to bow out, telling supporters he will fight on until the Democratic convention in July. Presenter: Folly …

What It's Like To Witness 'History In The Making' In The Same Room As Hillary Clinton
8 years, 9 months ago

What It's Like To Witness 'History In The Making' In The Same Room As Hillary Clinton

Huff Post  

NEW YORK -- Lilev Katz has four Hillary Clinton stickers on her purple dress. “She's gonna be the first woman president, I believe,” Lilev said. In 2016 we haven't had a woman president!” Her mother, Elissa Swift, brought her to the Brooklyn Navy Yard Tuesday night to witness “history in the making.” “It’s an amazing, amazing moment to see the …

This Is What Making History Looks Like
8 years, 9 months ago

This Is What Making History Looks Like

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Forty-four presidents have been elected in the United States over the past 228 years. Other top strategists predicted on Tuesday that Clinton's gender, on the whole, would be a net plus -- invigorating voters in ways that they, and political observers, couldn't adequately anticipate. "There is a difference between thinking hypothetically about the first woman President and …

Hillary Clinton devotes Democratic nominee victory 'to every little girl who dreams big'
8 years, 9 months ago

Hillary Clinton devotes Democratic nominee victory 'to every little girl who dreams big'

ABC  

Eight years ago today Hillary Clinton conceded the Democratic nomination to Barack Obama, who went on to become the first African American president in US history. Today, in a cavernous aircraft hangar in Brooklyn, she claimed victory in the nomination process, which could see her become the country's first female leader. Mrs Clinton's campaign team planned a huge celebration tonight …

US election: Hillary Clinton seeks more support as US votes in last big primaries
8 years, 9 months ago

US election: Hillary Clinton seeks more support as US votes in last big primaries

ABC  

With the Democratic presidential nomination effectively wrapped up, Hillary Clinton's campaign is still urging supporters to vote in the last major nominating contests to bring a definitive end to her protracted primary battle against Bernie Sanders. Key points: States of New Jersey, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and California are voting AP and NBC say Clinton has clinched …

US election: Hillary Clinton becomes presumptive Democratic nominee, hails 'milestone' for women
8 years, 9 months ago

US election: Hillary Clinton becomes presumptive Democratic nominee, hails 'milestone' for women

ABC  

Hillary Clinton has hailed a historical "milestone" for women as she claimed victory over rival Bernie Sanders in the Democratic White House nomination race. Key points: Clinton now has enough pledged delegates to win the Democratic nomination Bernie Sanders has not conceded defeat, saying he will fight on Clinton will be the first female presidential nominee for a major party …

Hillary Clinton timeline: From 2008 disappointment to 2016 success
8 years, 9 months ago

Hillary Clinton timeline: From 2008 disappointment to 2016 success

ABC  

On June 7, 2008, Hillary Clinton conceded defeat to Barack Obama after a bitter campaign to secure the Democratic presidential nomination. Becomes Secretary of State January 21, 2009 After being elected President, Mr Obama offers Mrs Clinton the position of secretary of state after she campaigns by his side in the 2008 presidential race. Private emails controversy March 3, 2015 …

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 …

Hillary Clinton Makes U.S. History As First Woman Presumptive Presidential Nominee
8 years, 9 months ago

Hillary Clinton Makes U.S. History As First Woman Presumptive Presidential Nominee

Huff Post  

Hillary Clinton became the first woman presumptive presidential nominee for a major U.S. political party Monday night, inching closer to the invisible barrier that has kept women out of the nation’s highest political office. After suspending her presidential campaign and endorsing Obama on June 7, 2008, she famously told supporters: “Although we weren't able to shatter that highest, hardest glass …

Hillary Clinton pitches to working Americans at presidential campaign rally
9 years, 9 months ago

Hillary Clinton pitches to working Americans at presidential campaign rally

Live Mint  

New York: Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton promised on Saturday to fight for a fairer society for ordinary Americans, staking out a place on the left to cut off any budding challenge for the Democratic nomination. Speaking on New York’s Roosevelt Island, with Manhattan’s skyscrapers as a backdrop, Clinton promised to “make the economy work for everyday Americans, not just those …

US Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton pledges to fight for everyday Americans in first major campaign speech
9 years, 9 months ago

US Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton pledges to fight for everyday Americans in first major campaign speech

ABC  

US Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton has made her first major campaign speech, saying she would rewrite the US tax code to ensure "hard work" was rewarded. She promised to fight for ordinary Americans who had been left behind as the economy recovered, appealing to working families at the first major rally of her 2016 White House campaign. Ms Clinton, who …

It's Official: Hillary Clinton Announces Presidential Run
9 years, 11 months ago

It's Official: Hillary Clinton Announces Presidential Run

NPR  

It's Official: Hillary Clinton Announces Presidential Run Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced today that she is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination for the 2016 election. Hillary Clinton YouTube On Friday, NPR and other news organizations quoted sources familiar with Clinton's campaign as saying she would make her announcement official today. The former U.S. senator from New York is …

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