Convention opens to boos, but Democrats salvage the night with praise of Clinton from Sanders and Warren
8 years, 7 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 applaud as they listen to Chelsea Clinton, daughter of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. 1 / 40 A vendor dressed as Bill Clinton in a dress, promotes T-shirts that read, “First Lady Bill,” during the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Wednesday. 13 / 40 Protesters rally outside the Wells Fargo Center, at the entrance of the secured zone, on the first day of the 2016 Democratic National Convention, in Philadelphia.

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Kamala Harris makes her pitch to the American people on the final day of the Democratic National Convention. These were the big moments
7 months ago

Kamala Harris makes her pitch to the American people on the final day of the Democratic National Convention. These were the big moments

ABC  

On a night that mixed personal stories from her loved ones with endorsements from celebrities, Kamala Harris has officially accepted the nomination to be the Democratic presidential challenger to run against Donald Trump. Harris warns of a 'Donald Trump with no guardrails' In attacking Trump, Harris steered clear of the "weird" attack line that Democrats have favoured since her running …

Bill Clinton’s post-presidential journey: A story told in convention speeches
7 months ago

Bill Clinton’s post-presidential journey: A story told in convention speeches

Associated Press  

— In Bill Clinton’s prime-time speech at the Democratic National Convention in 1988, the young governor of Arkansas bored delegates so thoroughly that they cheered when he said, “in closing.” Many years later, as a former president whose legacy had made a comeback, Clinton aided Barack Obama’s reelection with a 2012 convention address that earned him a nickname as the …

What to watch as the Republican National Convention enters its fourth day in Milwaukee
8 months ago

What to watch as the Republican National Convention enters its fourth day in Milwaukee

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — The Republican National Convention culminates Thursday with former President Donald Trump expected to accept the party’s presidential nomination, achieving a comeback four years in the making and anticipated even more in the past week in light of Saturday’s assassination attempt. Trump says he’s rewritten his remarks Republicans throughout the week in Milwaukee have suggested the combative former president …

DNC: Michelle Obama headlines as Bernie Sanders opens
4 years, 7 months ago

DNC: Michelle Obama headlines as Bernie Sanders opens

Daily Mail  

MONDAY'S DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION LINE UP Eva Longoria, MC Bennie Thompson, Convention chair and Miss. representative Gwen Moore, Wis. representative Muriel Bowser, Washington D.C. mayor Leon Bridges, singer Jim Clyburn, House Majority Whip and S.C. representative Andrew Cuomo, New York Governor Maggie Rogers, singer Gretchen Whitmer, Mich. governor John Kasich, former Republican Ohio governor Doug Jones, Ala. senator Catherine Cortez Mastro, …

Democratic convention speakers span spectrum of US politics
4 years, 7 months ago

Democratic convention speakers span spectrum of US politics

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden insists he can unify a fractured nation, and he’ll test his theory with an unusual nominating convention intended to span the spectrum of U.S. politics. A detailed but incomplete list of speakers released Tuesday also features many of Biden’s 2020 primary rivals, congressional leaders close to the former vice president and several everyday …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Barack Obama hails Hillary Clinton as 'most qualified' nominee at Democratic convention
8 years, 7 months ago

Barack Obama hails Hillary Clinton as 'most qualified' nominee at Democratic convention

ABC  

President Barack Obama has strongly backed White House hopeful Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention, denouncing deep Republican pessimism which he warned was fanning resentment and hate during the 2016 election cycle. Key points: Mr Obama praised Mrs Clinton as the "most qualified" presidential candidate ever Called on the party faithful to "reject fear" in the upcoming election Accused …

Clinton wins historic nomination, says glass ceiling cracked
8 years, 7 months ago

Clinton wins historic nomination, says glass ceiling cracked

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — On a night awash in history, Hillary Clinton triumphantly became the first woman to lead a major American political party toward the White House, breaking through a barrier that painfully eluded her eight years ago. She put an electrifying cap on the Democratic convention’s second night, appearing by video from New York and declaring to cheering delegates, “We …

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 …

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 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 …

DNC 2016: The stakes are stratospheric as Hillary Clinton seeks to repair brand at Democratic Convention
8 years, 7 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 …

Analysis:: What’s at stake in the Democratic and Republican family feuds
8 years, 7 months ago

Analysis:: What’s at stake in the Democratic and Republican family feuds

LA Times  

Watch: Day one of the Democratic National Convention in less than 3 minutes. 10 / 97 Hillary Clinton and Senator Tim Kaine appear before the crowd at the end of the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. 52 / 97 President Barack Obama hugs the Democratic nominee for President, Hillary Clinton, at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. 54 …

US election: Bernie Sanders urges support for Clinton
8 years, 7 months ago

US election: Bernie Sanders urges support for Clinton

Al Jazeera  

Former candidate for the Democratic nomination urges party unity in speech at the Democratic convention in Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – To both tears and cheers, former presidential nominee Bernie Sanders took the podium at the Democratic National Convention to urge his supporters to come together and vote for Hillary Clinton, telling them they cannot “sit out” the election. Amid a …

US election: Bernie Sanders blasts 'demagogue' Donald Trump; urges vote for Hillary Clinton
8 years, 7 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 …

US election: Democratic Party struggles to present unified front on first day of convention
8 years, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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 …

Analysis: Trump aims at voters he already has, betting they will give him a November win
8 years, 8 months ago

Analysis: Trump aims at voters he already has, betting they will give him a November win

LA Times  

Henry Allen, a Florida delegate to Republican National Convention walks around the convention floor with a sign at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Delegates watch a video titled, “The Donald I Know,” during the third day of the 2016 Republican National Convention at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Ivanka Trump takes the stage during the final day of the …

Analysis:: Cruz’s provocative speech on Day 3 of Republican convention sparks a renewed war over conservatism
8 years, 8 months ago

Analysis:: Cruz’s provocative speech on Day 3 of Republican convention sparks a renewed war over conservatism

LA Times  

Ted Cruz was booed off stage during the Republican National Convention’s third night on July 20 2016. 7 / 85 Donald Trump speaks during the final day of the 2016 Republican National Convention at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. 9 / 85 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump takes the stage after being introduced by his daughter Ivanka Trump during the …

Out of race, Sanders vows to influence Clinton to adopt his progressive agenda
8 years, 9 months ago

Out of race, Sanders vows to influence Clinton to adopt his progressive agenda

Firstpost  

Bernie Sanders will not abandon the US presidential race and will participate at the Democratic Party convention in July to get his message across. Washington: The democratic socialist Bernie Sanders will not abandon the US presidential race and will participate at the Democratic Party convention in July to get his message across, trying to influence the presumptive party candidate Hillary …

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 …

Bernie Sanders Steps Up Feud With Democratic Establishment
8 years, 10 months ago

Bernie Sanders Steps Up Feud With Democratic Establishment

Huff Post  

- Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders cranked up his fight with party leaders on Sunday, backing a challenger to the Democratic National Committee's chairwoman and accusing the party's establishment of trying to anoint Hillary Clinton as the nominee for president. But Sanders has ignored growing Democratic calls to step aside and repeated his vow to stay in the race until …

Victory in Nevada caucuses sets Hillary Clinton back on track for Democratic nomination
9 years, 1 month ago

Victory in Nevada caucuses sets Hillary Clinton back on track for Democratic nomination

LA Times  

Chelsea Clinton went door to door with volunteers in Las Vegas on Feb. 19, 2016, asking voters to support her mother, Hillary Clinton, in Saturday’s Democratic caucuses. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders gets a hug from a supporter at a Nevada caucus watch party in Henderson, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016. Former President Bill Clinton hugs his wife, …

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