Tag / Democratic National Convention
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Why the 2016 Election Was Not the Worst Election in American History
I generally despise using generalizations without near-encyclopedic citations. However, it must be stated: the 2016 election received universal criticism. Nobody beamed with pride at either set of candidates. Many Americans loathed both tandems and gritted their teeth at the ballot box. If an American did vote for one of the two sides enthusiastically, they firmly…
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And that’s how you give a speech
BY RAJA KRISHNA The headlines just days before Clinton spoke at the 2012 Democratic National Convention read something like this: “Clinton’s DNC speech will be vetted just minutes before he goes on stage,” implying that Clinton was a potential ticking time bomb. Then he actually delivered his speech. Watch it in all its glory below.…
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Democrats Pick Charlotte for Convention
Democrats have selected Charlotte, North Carolina to host the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Charlotte’s primary rival for the convention was St. Louis. Minneapolis and Cleveland were also finalists. According to Michelle Obama: “I am thrilled to make sure you are the first to hear some very exciting news. Charlotte, North Carolina will host the 46th Democratic…
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NYTimes Scoop: Obama Campaign Preview
The New York Times got an inside look at some of the steps the Obama administration is taking to prepare for the upcoming re-election campaign. Some key take-aways: The campaign headquarters will be located in Chicago, and the Office of Political Affairs at the White House will be closed to prevent “turf battles” and shield…
