Clinton

Democrats' Report on Benghazi Attack: Hillary Clinton Was 'Active And Engaged'

7:39pm June 27, 2016

by Brakkton Booker

Democrats on the panel unveiled their findings to get out in front of a Republican-led committee report that is expected to be far more critical of Clinton's handling of the Benghazi attacks.

Economy

Fact Check: Hillary Clinton And Women In The Workforce

2:21pm June 22, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

In a speech Tuesday, the presumptive Democratic nominee said that economic growth over the past 40 years is largely thanks to women getting into the workforce. We analyze her claim.

Do Democrats Want What Bernie Wants, Or Just What Bernie Has?

10:05am May 20, 2016

by Ron Elving

The "Nevada fracas" has created a media meme and a conversational focus for the conflict roiling the Democratic Party. This is because it encapsulates the grievances felt on both sides.

Sanders Doubles Down On Nevada Convention Controversy

6:56pm May 17, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Trailing Hillary Clinton in the delegate race, Bernie Sanders says the Nevada state party treated him unfairly and denied that his supporters incited violence and leveled threats toward officials.

Most election prediction models that try to forecast who's going to win the presidency take into account some measure of how the economy is doing. So what happens when the economy is just so-so?

When It Comes To Economic Election Prediction Models, It's A Mixed Bag

9:46am May 17, 2016

by John Ydstie

Under a Moody's model, Hillary Clinton beats Donald Trump. The oldest model picks the GOP nominee to win, though it may be proved wrong, its creator says, because Trump is so outside the mainstream.

Queue Listen Now

New York Primary Preview: Clinton, Trump Look To Home State To Help Put Races Away

9:08am April 19, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The stakes are high for both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Clinton hopes New York can help make it clear she will be the nominee. Trump needs a big day to get closer to his magic delegate number.

Bill Clinton on the campaign trail for his wife, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Roundup: Reactions To Bill Clinton's Exchange With Black Lives Matter Protesters

7:34pm April 08, 2016

by Leah Donnella

Many found Bill Clinton's reaction to protesters on Thursday awkward and offensive. But will it have a lasting effect on Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign? Here's what critics are saying.

Politics & Government

Fasten Your Seat Belt — It's Going To Be A Bumpy Ride To The Conventions

11:58am April 06, 2016

by Ron Elving

We can now expect both parties' nomination battles to continue through the final primaries. In the GOP, the issue seems certain to remain unresolved until the national convention in Cleveland in July.

Confetti falls on the head of John Kasich, governor of Ohio and a 2016 Republican presidential candidate, after speaking during a campaign event in Berea, Ohio, on Tuesday. Kasich secured his first victory on Mega Tuesday.

5 Headlines For The Morning After Mega Tuesday

12:53pm March 16, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Clinton won big; Trump continued his triumphant streak, with the notable exception of Kasich's win in Ohio; Rubio dropped out after a dismal showing in Florida. What that means, in five stories.

Politics & Government

5 Mega Tuesday Takeaways: Trump, Clinton Both Building Broad Party Coalitions

7:02am March 16, 2016

As Donald Trump continues to win primaries across the country, his amorphous coalition grows. White voters propelled a Hillary Clinton win in Ohio, while black voters helped her take Illinois.