Recent email disclosures involving the Democratic National Committee and the Clinton Foundation create appearance problems, but as yet produce no evidence of corruption.
Eliza Newlin Carney
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Trump to Political Pros: You’re Fired
Donald Trump’s determination to reject professional political advice served him well in the primary, but GOP consultants now sitting on the sidelines wonder how long he can pull it off.
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Trump’s Shaky Shakedown
Donald Trump’s last-minute, haphazard, and controversial fundraising efforts may yield too little, too late.
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Don’t Blame the Voters
It’s becoming fashionable to blame ill-advised voters for recent democratic upheavals, but it’s voters in the end who will—thankfully—enjoy the last word.
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Who’s ‘Crooked’ Now?
Hillary Clinton’s ethical baggage may prove of little use to Republicans now that Donald Trump is their standard bearer.
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Clinton’s Real ‘Woman Card’: Money
Hillary Clinton has raised more than half her campaign money from women, capitalizing on the growing political clout of female donors.
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Trumping the Media
Wall-to-wall media coverage of Donald Trump has boosted ratings, but reflected poorly on a news industry increasingly mistrusted and vulnerable to manipulation.
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Clinton’s Best Defense
In the face of a well-funded attack machine that will dog her throughout her campaign, Hillary Clinton has overlooked her most potent tool for fighting back: her own sweeping democracy reform platform.
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Wall Street Gears Up Its Stealth Attack
Lobbyists are flocking to Capitol Hill, seeking to further weaken financial regulation through spending bill riders.
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Convention Floor Fight May Still Loom
Republican delegates headed for Cleveland this July will be mostly obligated to cast ballots for Donald Trump, but they are free agents when it comes to the party platform and the all-important selection of a vice presidential nominee.
