elections

Former President Bill Clinton walks off stage after delivering remarks at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

Democratic Convention's Second Night Heralds A Return Of The Age Of Clinton

11:14am July 27, 2016

by Ron Elving

Bill Clinton contrasted the "real" woman he knows and the "cartoon" version sketched by critics at the Republican convention last week — congratulating the Democratic delegates on choosing the former.

President Obama at the NATO summit in Poland earlier this month.

At Democratic Convention, Obama To Rally For Clinton — And His Own Legacy

7:58am July 27, 2016

by Scott Horsley

President Obama hopes to "pass the baton" to Hillary Clinton — not just because he supports her but because a Republican president could reverse some of his signature initiatives.

Why The First Name On The Ballot Often Wins

7:42am July 27, 2016

by Shankar Vedantam

Presidential elections draw lots of attention, but voters also have to make lots of less familiar choices. The order in which their names are listed on the ballot can help candidates, a study shows.

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Julian Castro On Obama's Legacy, Latino Voter Turnout

7:42am July 27, 2016

HUD Secretary Julian Castro discusses President Obama's legacy on the economy and immigration and how Donald Trump is likely to influence Latino turnout in the November election.

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President Obama and Hillary Clinton campaigned earlier this month in Charlotte, N.C.

3 Questions Ahead Of President Obama's DNC Speech

7:17am July 27, 2016

by Mara Liasson

A Clinton win would mean the president's policy legacy is kept intact, while a Trump victory would make the election all about a backlash to Obama's tenure.

Obama Has Much Riding On Clinton's Candidacy

5:15am July 27, 2016

When President Obama takes the stage tonight at the Democratic convention, he looks to give Hillary Clinton's candidacy a boost. But for Obama, his legacy is also at stake in the 2016 campaign.

A Historic Night At The Democratic Convention

5:15am July 27, 2016

On the night Hillary Clinton became the first woman nominated a presidential candidate from a major party, Bill Clinton painted an affectionate portrait of his wife before a rapt convention audience.

While Democrats Get Behind Clinton, Trump Spotlights Their Discord

5:15am July 27, 2016

As Democrats formally nominated Hillary Clinton, some Bernie Sanders supporters walked out of the convention in protest. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has been mocking disunity in the Democratic Party.

The crowd cheers after formally nominating Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on the second day of the Democratic National Convention.

Politics & Government

Bill Clinton Makes The Case For The Best 'Darn Change-Maker' He's Met

11:37pm July 26, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

The former president painted a portrait of Hillary Clinton as a fighter who works relentlessly to make the world better.

Protesters with the Black Lives Matter movement and other groups march through downtown Philadelphia during the Democratic National Convention.

Black Lives Matter Activists Lead March To Democratic Convention

11:27pm July 26, 2016

by Hansi Lo Wang

Demonstrators with the Black Lives Matter movement and other groups marched six miles to rally outside the Democratic National Convention. They called for more police accountability and other issues.