2016 democratic national convention
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Baca: Reflection on the 2016 Democratic National Convention
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The 2016 Democratic National Convention was the most exciting, inspiring, spiritual convention that I have ever attended – and I have attended every DNC Convention since 1964. Exciting because every notable Democratic leader in the country was there either on stage or in the hall. Inspiring because it highlighted a Muslim American family who shared…
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Harber: Democratic National Convention wrap-up report
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Hillary Clinton’s substantial post-Convention bump in the polls was not a surprise to those who attended the Democratic Convention in Philadelphia. Having created a well scripted Hollywood production, the Democrats seized the Ronald Reagan theme of “Morning In America” and, in a jiu-jitsu move, took advantage of the Republicans’ “Nighttime In America” theme, trumpeted best…
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Sources: CEO at Democratic National Committee resigns
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The chief executive of the Democratic National Committee has resigned in the wake of an email hack that embarrassed the party on the eve of its presidential nominating convention. That’s according to three Democratic strategists familiar with Amy Dacey’s decision to leave her job. The people spoke on condition of anonymity, because they were not…
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Durst: Hillary Clinton, ‘Not Insane’
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Striding onto the Philadelphia stage resplendent in a white pants suit like a heavenly sent business bride walking down the aisle to tie the knot with America, Chelsea’s mom jettisoned the “presumptive” and accepted the Democratic Party’s invitation to become their nominee in the 2016 race for the Presidency of the United States. And contrary…
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GOP senators joining criticism of Trump over attacks on parents of Muslim soldier
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Fellow Republicans are joining the rising chorus of criticism of Donald Trump for his disparagement of the bereaved parents of U.S. Army Capt. Humayun Khan, a Muslim who was awarded a Bronze Star after he was killed in 2004 in Iraq. The roll of GOP senators publicly taking Trump to task reached at least five…
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Trump to massive crowd at Denver rally: ‘We have to win this state’
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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump filled a converted Air Force hanger on Friday in Denver for an hour-long speech that didn’t disappoint an avid crowd, including Republican elected officials, GOP candidates and Trump supporters who say they are counting on the billionaire to shake up a corrupt system and get the country back on track.…
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For eight summer nights, two starkly different visions of America
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For eight summer nights, there were two starkly different visions of America. At Donald Trump’s Republican convention, America was a nation spiraling into chaos and economic ruin. Immigrants were cast as criminals, or in some cases, potential terrorists. The government is rigged for the wealthy and powerful, almost past the point of repair. “I alone…
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Jensen: Hillary’s bloodless coup
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Hillary and Debbie Wasserman Schultz did not simply conspire to cheat Bernie Sanders supporters out of an election. It was a coup. A bloodless political coup. For quite a few months, political observers have wondered why the Democratic National Committee, run by Hillary co-conspirator Wasserman Schultz, hasn’t engaged in voter registration drives around the country…
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Micek: A 102-year-old’s view of Hillary’s historic moment
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If there was any doubt as to the massive symbolic significance of Hillary Clinton winning the Democratic nomination for president, one need only look at the face of Jerry Emmett. Emmett, who is 102, was born before American women won the right to vote. On Tuesday night in the Wells Fargo Center, the honorary member…
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Text of Hillary Clinton’s Democratic convention speech
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Below is the text of Hillary Clinton’s speech Thursday accepting the presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, as provided by the Clinton campaign. __ Thank you! Thank you for that amazing welcome. And Chelsea, thank you. I’m so proud to be your mother and so proud of the woman you’ve become. Thanks…
