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Associated PressJuly 24, 2016

Hillary Clinton has a problem. Too many voters say they’re supporting her for a reason you’d never want printed on a campaign T-shirt: “I’m voting for the lesser of two evils.” It’s far from inspiring, but that’s why 67-year-old Maria Mengel, who’s from the Philadelphia suburb of King of Prussia, said she’s backing Clinton over […]

Phil AmmannJuly 24, 2016

Hacked emails threatened to overshadow the Democratic Party’s upcoming celebration in Philadelphia as progressives expressed disappointment Sunday over the presidential nomination process. As a result, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced Sunday she will step down as party chair at the end of the Democratic National Convention. Bitterness and frustration among the more progressive wing came after […]

Mitch PerryJuly 24, 2016

At least some of the delegates to this week’s Democratic National Convention will get to hear Debbie Wasserman Schultz address a crowd. At least that was the word we had before she announced she is resigning at the end of this week. The Democratic National Committee chairwoman was under fire on the eve of the […]

Mitch PerryJuly 24, 2016

Philadelphia — While Tim Kaine‘s introduction as Hillary Clinton‘s running mate Saturday afternoon in Miami has been described as a “home run” among some Democrats and members of the media, that’s decidedly NOT the feeling being expressed by activists associated with Bernie Sanders‘ supporters — who are suggesting a potential floor fight on bringing up an alternative candidate […]

Associated PressJuly 23, 2016

Hillary Clinton debuted running mate Sen. Tim Kaine on Saturday as a can-do progressive committed to social justice and equality – “everything Donald Trump and Mike Pence are not” – at a boisterous rally ahead of next week’s Democratic National Convention. “He is qualified to step into this job and lead from Day One. And […]

Associated PressJuly 22, 2016

Hillary Clinton moved closer to introducing her running mate, snatching attention from newly crowned Republican nominee Donald Trump just hours after he closed out his convention with a fiery and foreboding turn at the podium. Crews were still sweeping confetti from the GOP convention hall floor, as the Clinton campaign signaled an announcement was coming […]

Associated PressJuly 16, 2016

The Latest on the 2016 presidential campaign (all times local): 10:40 p.m. Indiana Gov. Mike Pence says he supports Donald Trump‘s call to “temporarily suspend immigration from countries where terrorists’ influence and impact represents a threat to the United States.” Pence spoke Friday on Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” giving his first TV interview since Trump […]

Associated PressJuly 13, 2016

The Latest on the 2016 presidential campaign ahead of the Republican and Democratic national conventions (all times EDT): 1:30 p.m. Indiana Sen. Dan Coats says Donald Trump hasn’t made up his mind about who to select as his running mate. Coats told The Associated Press Wednesday that he spoke with Gov. Mike Pence late Tuesday […]

Joe HendersonJuly 7, 2016

If you want to break into politics, here’s a job to consider: You will have to work dirt cheap, so to speak, because the position pays nothing. You get to sit through a lot of meetings debating complicated issues. Chances are pretty good if you are elected, even the people who voted for you will […]

Mitch PerryJuly 7, 2016

Tim Canova, the college law professor challenging Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz in her bid for re-election to Florida’s 23rd Congressional District this summer, raised $1.7 million in the second quarter of this year, and overall has raised $2.25 million in his insurgent campaign. The Democrat announced his fundraising totals in a statement […]

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Aerial photo courtesy Jesse Biter.

For Hillary Clinton, concern lingers over enthusiasm for candidacy

Hacked emails overshadow Democratic National Convention

Debbie Wassermann Schultz still scheduled to address Florida Democratic delegates to DNC

Kaine Mutiny? Bernie Sanders supporters want Tim Kaine off the ticket

Hillary Clinton says veep pick Tim Kaine is everything GOP ticket isn’t

Hillary Clinton looks to steal Donald Trump thunder with VP pick

Mike Pence with Donald Trump on blocking some immigration

Dan Coats says Donald Trump hasn’t made up his mind on VP

Joe Henderson: Excitement abounds in coveted Soil and Water Conservation Board race!

Tim Canova announces his fundraising total now at $2.25 million