Jun 08 Watch 8:27 What political experts and historians think of Clinton’s unprecedented win By PBS News Hour Hillary Clinton’s groundbreaking ascension to the Democratic party’s presidential nomination is one of the most significant victories for women in American history. For more context on this pivotal moment, Gwen Ifill talks to Rebecca Traister of New York Magazine, presidential… Continue watching
Jun 08 Watch 8:15 After historic victory, Clinton on ‘great threat’ of Trump By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 08 Clinton: My campaign will start reaching out to Sanders supporters By Daniel Bush “Everyone is focused on bringing the party together,” Clinton said in an interview with PBS NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff, one day after officially clinching the Democratic nomination. Continue reading
Jun 08 #GirlIGuessImWithHer: Disappointed voters show reluctant support for Clinton By Kenya Downs One Twitter, would-be voters are showing reluctant support for Hillary Clinton using #GirlIGuessImWithHer. Continue reading
Jun 08 How Clinton learned from the missteps of her failed 2008 run By Lisa Lerer and Julie Pace, Associated Press In many ways, Clinton’s 2016 success was a redemption story, the tale of how a flawed candidate overcame some of her failings. Continue reading
Jun 08 The Trump-Clinton matchup begins By Lisa Desjardins, Daniel Bush The 2016 primary season spanned 14 long months and more than 5,000 miles, with rallies from Puerto Rico to California. But last night the two presumptive nominees stood just 40 miles apart: Trump at his golf course in suburban Westchester… Continue reading
Jun 08 Clinton wins the Democratic presidential primary in California By Associated Press Hillary Clinton wins the Democratic presidential primary in California, delivering a devastating blow to rival Bernie Sanders. Continue reading
Jun 08 Trump to worried GOP leaders: ‘I will never, ever let you down’ By Jonathan Lemire and Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press Donald Trump labored to convince fellow Republicans that he can broaden his appeal and move beyond controversy, tamping down his divisive remarks in a noticeably muted speech after his final presidential primary wins. Continue reading
Jun 08 Clinton, Trump sharpen contrasts for matchup, and other final Super Tuesday takeaways By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton and Republican Donald Trump claimed their parties' presidential nominations and are turning their political guns on each other. Continue reading
Jun 08 Clinton claims historic victory in Democratic primary By Kathleen Hennessey and Lisa Lerer, Associated Press NEW YORK — Claiming her place in history, Hillary Clinton declared victory Tuesday night in her bruising battle for the Democratic presidential nomination, becoming the first woman to lead a major American political party. Continue reading