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Analysis: Why the GOP convention was a missed opportunity
Republicans emerge from their 2016 convention into a long general election campaign against Hillary Clinton and the Democrats with as many challenges and problems as they had going in.
Trump accepts Republican nomination
In an appeal to anxious voters, Donald Trump is pledging Thursday night that “safety will be restored” if he is elected president, using his Republican convention address to denounce Democrat Hillary Clinton as part of a political class causing the nation’s troubles.
Virginia senator emerges as favorite in Clinton’s VP search, AP sources say
A Virginia senator has emerged as the leading contender as Hillary Clinton’s running mate, according to two Democrats who both cautioned that Clinton has not made a final decision and could yet change directions.
AP explains: Why do Republicans say sky is falling? Is it?
The United States depicted at the Republican National Convention is a scary place. It is wrenched by economic uncertainty, political dysfunction, runaway immigration, violent streets and existential threats from abroad. Republicans want voters to see the need for drastic change. The nation’s only choice, they say, is Donald Trump
Clinton expected to reveal VP choice in Florida
Hillary Clinton will likely announce her running mate in Florida on Friday, the same day she is scheduled to visit Orlando and Tampa. When asked if the choice would be revealed Friday, Clinton aide Karen Finney told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer on Tuesday, “I expect that’s about right.”
Trump triumphs as GOP nominee, completing stunning climb
United for a night, Republicans nominated Donald Trump Tuesday as their presidential standard-bearer, capping the billionaire businessman’s stunning takeover of the GOP and propelling him into a November faceoff with Democrat Hillary Clinton.
Donald Trump Jr. puts dad over top with N.Y. votes
Donald Trump’s son Donald Jr. cast the final votes his father needed to become the Republican presidential nominee.
Amid violence here and abroad, Trump and Clinton compete to be seen as the better leader
CLEVELAND – Two successive weeks of political conventions meant to frame the November choice for president kick off this week nearly obscured by violence and terror here and abroad. That has driven a fierce imperative during both gatherings, the Republican convention, which begins Monday; and next week’s Democratic one: convince voters that the party nominee can be an effective leader in a world that seems distraught and divided.
Kathleen Parker: Who can protect America?
Who should lead this war in the American theater is the question before us this convention month.
Appeals for campaign cash fill the inbox this summer
Emails begging for cash fill Inbox come from all sides but have a familiar ring.
Missing from Democratic convention speakers list: potential VP nominees
On Friday, Hillary Clinton’s campaign announced the headlining speakers for this month’s Democratic National Convention. Missing from the partial list: anyone on the short list for vice president.
Sanders, Clinton negotiating over nomination procedures
Now that Bernie Sanders has offered his support to Hillary Clinton, the two campaigns are negotiating over the convention nominating process.
Clinton holds day of VP interviews at her home in D.C.
Hillary Clinton summoned at least three contenders vying to become her running mate to her Washington home on Friday as she closes in on a pick for vice president.
Kaine’s Clinton VP audition includes Trump attack lines
ANNANDALE, Va. – Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine tried out for vice president Thursday, appearing alongside Hillary Clinton at a boisterous rally in an important battleground state. Kaine, a former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, assumed the familiar role of an attack dog – hurling one criticism after another at Republican Donald Trump – but with a smile.
Embracing Lincoln, Hillary Clinton urges nation to fix divisions
Hillary Clinton said Wednesday that the Republican Party of Abraham Lincoln has been transformed into “the party of Trump,” declaring her GOP presidential opponent a polarizing figure who is deepening the divisions in America.
Trump demands Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg resign for criticizing him as unfit
Donald Trump called Wednesday for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to resign for saying publicly that she feels he is unfit to be president. Lashing out, Trump said the 83-year-old justice’s “mind is shot.”
Lynch deflects questions about Clinton emails
Republican lawmakers Tuesday lambasted Attorney General Loretta Lynch over her refusal to discuss the details of the Justice Department’s recent decision not to prosecute Hillary Clinton for using a private email server as secretary of State.
‘Far and away the best’: Sanders finally endorses Clinton
Bernie Sanders is at last endorsing Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee for president.
If Bernie Sanders backs Hillary Clinton, will supporters follow?
It looks as if Bernie Sanders is ready to back Hillary Clinton. But not all his supporters are prepared to give up revolution for realism.
Ann McFeatters: America deserves better candidates
This election could have one of the lowest turnouts in modern times. That would be a sad outcome, especially in a time when, as Obama pointed out, America is far more popular and respected around the globe than many Americans, such as Trump, believe.