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Hillary Clinton has become the Democrat Party's presumptive nominee for president. Recent primary elections reinforced that she is over the top.
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First Slice 6/8/16: New study questions Downtown gambling’s economic impact
Economic outlook not so good for Downtown gambling says a report from Central Atlanta Progress . Yes, casinos might generate hundreds of millions in tax revenue, but it's difficult to tell how much of that is actually new money.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are beginning the big battle over Bernie Sanders supporters
The presumptive presidential nominees from both major parties are fighting to win over the supporters of an insurgent candidate who won significant popular support but fell short of the delegates needed to clinch the Democratic nomination. Hillary Clinton, the presumptive Democratic nominee, and Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, made appeals Tuesday night to supporters of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who has vowed to fight on for the Democratic nomination.
Clinton cements grip on Democratic nomination, but Sanders to fight on
The former first lady, US senator and secretary of state spoke to supporters at a raucous event in Brooklyn, New York, and placed her achievement in the context of the women's rights movement. "Thanks to you, we have reached a milestone," Clinton said in a speech."
MITCH McCONNELL: Biden is better at this key skill than President Obama
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell laid out why he prefers to negotiate deals with Vice President Biden rather than President Obama.
Clinton Dedicates Historic ‘Milestone’ To Supporters
JUNE 7: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton arrives onstage during a primary night rally at the Duggal Greenhouse in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, June 7, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Clinton has secured enough delegates and commitments from superdelegates to become the Democratic Party's presumptive presidential nominee.
State pollsters earn good grades
North Carolina has one of the most-polled electorates in the United States. As we head into a general election full of highly competitive races for governor, senator, president, and other offices, those of us who closely follow politics in the Tar Heel State will again appreciate the high frequency of polling available.
2Clinton seizes historic primary win
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton spoke at her Brooklyn headquarters June 7. She thanked supporters and said that rival Donald Trump is "trying to wall off Americans from each other." NEW YORK - Powered by a strong showing in California, Hillary Clinton declared victory in her yearlong battle for the heart of the Democratic party, seizing her place in history and setting out on the difficult task of fusing a fractured party to confront Donald Trump.
Looking for Early Victories, Sanders Lost Chance to Expand Base
A decision after his Nevada loss set up a dynamic that would haunt the campaign for the rest of the race. Bernie Sanders' senior advisers were still in Las Vegas the day after the Nevada caucuses when they convened a conference call to plot their path ahead.
Clinton seizes historic primary win
Powered by a strong showing in California, Hillary Clinton declared victory in her yearlong battle for the heart of the Democratic party, seizing her place in history and setting out on the difficult task of fusing a fractured party to confront Donald Trump. Clinton cruised to easy victories in three of the six state contests on Tuesday - including delegate-rich New Jersey.
Trump promises not to let GOP down as leaders grow worried
"I understand the responsibility of carrying the mantle" of the Republican Party, Trump said Tuesday night, reading from a teleprompter to supporters gathered at one of his golf courses. "I will never, ever let you down."
Clinton, Trump win party primaries in New Mexico
From right, Nicole Schutz and Marco Peter Serna, candidate for First Judicial District Attorney, campaign in front of Gonzales Community School during the New Mexico Primary Election in Santa Fe, on Tuesday, June 7, 2016.
Here’s What Happens Inside the Mind of a Filibusterer
A screenshot of Chris Murphy filibustering on the floor of the Senate Capitol Hill in Washington, on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. A screenshot of Chris Murphy filibustering on the floor of the Senate Capitol Hill in Washington, on Wednesday, June 15, 2016.
Iraq snapshot
Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Chaos and violence continue, Today, the US Defense Dept announced: Strikes in Iraq Fighter and remotely piloted aircraft and rocket artillery conducted 15 strikes in Iraq, coordinated with and in support of the Iraqi government: -- Near Tal Afar, two strikes struck an ISIL modular oil refinery and destroyed an ISIL supply cache.
Sanders ‘disappointed’ and ‘upset’ at news of Clinton’s win
Bernie Sanders supporters wave signs during a campaign rally at Crissy Field in San Francisco, California, on Monday, June 6, 2016. Bernie Sanders supporters wave signs during a campaign rally at Crissy Field in San Francisco, California, on Monday, June 6, 2016.
Adviser’s serial firings show ‘big problem’ at brokerages
He was fired from one company, then another, then another. And still Anthony Diaz continued handling other people's money.
Commissary privatization rejected by Senate
A plan to privatize military commissaries was derailed today in the U.S. Senate. Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe pushed an amendment through to the National Defense Authorization Act that preserves them.
Clinton claims historic victory in Democratic primary
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 and casting herself as the beneficiary of generations who fought for equality. "This campaign is about making sure there are no ceilings, no limits on any of us," Clinton said during an emotional rally in Brooklyn, eight years to the day after she ended her first failed White House run.
Nicole Trunfio strikes a serious figure as she slips into a black…
Hillary makes history: Clinton claims victory as the first woman Democratic nominee and urges Bernie to let her take on 'unfit bully' Trump in race for the presidency Trump promises a 'major speech' about the Clintons: The Donald ends primary season by blasting Hillary's 'politics of personal enrichment' and 'totally illegal private server' 'I think we've got a shot.'
Kamala Harris claims runoff spot in California Senate race
2, 2015 file photo, California Attorney General Kamala Harris speaks at a news conference in Los Angeles. California's unusual election rules allow only two U.S. Senate candidates to advance to a November ... .