Jul 27 Watch 7:14 What Hillary Clinton has to do to beat Donald Trump By PBS News Hour New York Times columnist David Brooks, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report weigh in on how politics in America have changed, as has the rules for both parties. “Hitting the normal Democratic buttons may… Continue watching
Jul 27 For delegates witnessing Hillary Clinton’s historic moment, emotions run the gamut By Daniel Bush, Abbey Oldham Not long after Hillary Clinton on Tuesday became the first woman in U.S. history to win a major party’s presidential nomination, dozens of Bernie Sanders supporters walked off the convention floor in opposition to her candidacy, briefly overshadowing the moment. Continue reading
Jul 27 As Joe Biden steps into DNC spotlight, a lingering ‘what if’ By Jessica Taylor, NPR When Joe Biden takes the stage at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night, there is probably a part of him that still wonders, "What if?"… Continue reading
Jul 26 Bill Clinton declares his wife ‘impassioned change-maker’ By Julie Pace and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jul 26 Watch 4:25 Rep. John Lewis at DNC: ‘Tonight we will shatter that glass ceiling again’ By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch 7:51 Why it’s harder for women to run for office By PBS News Hour As Hillary Clinton makes history with her nomination Tuesday night, Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff speak with two other prominent women in politics, Kamala Harris, Attorney General of California and Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.), about the hurdles that remain for… Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch 6:11 Nancy Pelosi on her own glass ceiling and Hillary Clinton’s By PBS News Hour Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Cali., broke her own glass ceiling when she was elected the first Speaker of the House. Today, she stands with Hillary Clinton as she campaigns to become the first woman commander-in-chief. Pelosi speaks with Gwen… Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch 4:55 Hillary Clinton’s chops touted, husband Bill makes the case By PBS News Hour Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention was Hillary Clinton’s official history-making nominating night and one dedicated to a roster of speakers making the case that the former secretary of state’s long resume makes her ready to lead. History will… Continue watching
Jul 26 Clinton wins historic nomination — with a boost from Sanders By Julie Pace and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Breaking a historic barrier, Hillary Clinton triumphantly captured the Democratic nomination for president Tuesday night, the first woman ever to lead a major political party in the race for the White House. Continue reading
Jul 26 Watch 7:14 How Hillary Clinton emerged more resilient after turbulent White House years By Judy Woodruff, Rachel Wellford Hillary Clinton, who hopes to become the first woman president, has been breaking glass ceilings for years: The first First Lady to hold a graduate degree and first to run for office. She was also the first to testify before… Continue watching