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
Jun 07 Clinton commemorates historic milestone with free magnets By Associated Press “We made history tonight,” Clinton said in one Tweet, promoting a free magnet bearing her image which reads, “June 7, 2016: History made.”… Continue reading
Jun 07 Sanders 'disappointed' and 'upset' at news of Clinton's win By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Bernie Sanders said he was "really disappointed" and "upset" that The Associated Press declared rival Hillary Clinton the presumptive Democratic nominee on the eve of primary elections in six states. Continue reading
Jun 07 Watch 9:20 AP calls Clinton the Democratic nominee, while Trump remarks about judge alienate GOP By PBS News Hour The AP has declared Hillary Clinton the presumptive Democratic nominee, a conclusion that was reaffirmed when House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi endorsed her -- although Sen. Bernie Sanders is still hoping for an upset in California. Meanwhile, Donald Trump faces… Continue watching
Jun 07 Trump wins GOP California primary By Julie Pace and Ken Thomas, Associated Press Already the presumptive Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton sailed to victory in Tuesday’s primary in New Jersey, one of six states voting across the country. Donald Trump won Republican primaries in New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota. Continue reading