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Democratic convention live: Obama and Biden to headline speakers on day three Democratic convention live: Obama and Biden to headline speakers on day three
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Highlights from Donald Trump's press conference
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No words.
Donald Trump just accused Tim Kaine of serving as the governor of New Jersey.May count as one of his most damaging insults.
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Video: Former president Bill Clinton portrayed his wife, Hillary, as a dynamic force for changeand a longtime fighter for social justice as he made a case on Tuesday for her historic 2016 bid for the White House. Clinton’s speech looked at both his wife’s personal and professional achievements, and touched on many stories about their life together.
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Donald Trump, on the minimum wage:
The minimum wage has to go up - at least $10, but probably more, but it has to go up.
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Donald Trump calls Russia hacking allegation 'ridiculous'
Speaking near Miami, Florida, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump held a rare press conference, berating reporters for not forcing opponent Hillary Clinton to conduct more press conferences.
“It’s been 235 days since Crooked Hillary has had a press conference,” Trump said, his voice severe. “I put myself through your news conferences often - not that it’s fun.”
“Despite the police platitudes, she’s been a mess,” Trump said. “They don’t have an American flag on the dais until we started complaining... Her great disloyalty to the person that rigged the system for her - DWS - she totally rigged it. Bernie Sanders never had a chance. Total disloyalty.”
“Just ask yourself why she doesn’t have news conferences. And honestly, the reason is that there is no way that she can answer questions, because the job she has done is so bad.”
After opening up the floor to questions, Trump took numerous questions regarding his relationship with Russian president Vladimir Putin.
“It is so farfetched, it’s ridiculous,” Trump said, of the notion that Russia hacked the Democratic National Committee’s email servers in a bid to aid his presidential run. “I’d love to have that power, but Russia has no respect for our country - if it is Russia, nobody knows, it could be China. It shows how weak we are, it shows how disrespected… it’s a total sign of disrespect for our country. Putin and the leaders throughout the world have no respect for our country anymore and they certainly have no respect for our leader.”
“I never met Putin,” Trump said, when asked about his relationship with the Russian strongman, something that he has deflected when asked previously.
“I would treat Vladimiar Putin firmly, but there’s nothing I can think of that I’d rather do than have Russia friendly,” Trump said. “Wouldn’t it be nice if we actually got along with people?… And let’s go get Isis!”
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A North Korean propaganda outlet has officially endorsed Donald Trump’s presidential bid, calling Trump “a prescient presidential candidate” who can solve issues on the Korean peninsula through “negotiations and not war.”A North Korean propaganda outlet has officially endorsed Donald Trump’s presidential bid, calling Trump “a prescient presidential candidate” who can solve issues on the Korean peninsula through “negotiations and not war.”
The piece, published in state-sponsored DPRK Today, characterized the United States as “living every minute and second on pins and needles in fear of a nuclear strike,” according to Reuters.The piece, published in state-sponsored DPRK Today, characterized the United States as “living every minute and second on pins and needles in fear of a nuclear strike,” according to Reuters.
“It turns out that Trump is not the rough-talking, screwy, ignorant candidate they say he is, but is actually a wise politician and a prescient presidential candidate,” Korean scholar identified as Han Yong Muk wrote, before deriding “thick-headed Hillary” as unsuitable for the office.“It turns out that Trump is not the rough-talking, screwy, ignorant candidate they say he is, but is actually a wise politician and a prescient presidential candidate,” Korean scholar identified as Han Yong Muk wrote, before deriding “thick-headed Hillary” as unsuitable for the office.
The piece might just make the cut at the Democratic national convention this evening, where Turmp’s relationship with “dictators and strongmen” will be emphasized, according to Clinton advisor Jake Sullivan.The piece might just make the cut at the Democratic national convention this evening, where Turmp’s relationship with “dictators and strongmen” will be emphasized, according to Clinton advisor Jake Sullivan.
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“Articulate.”“Articulate.”
Wow so young and so articulate! Black Teen Activist CJ Pearson Endorses Trump – (VIDEO) https://t.co/ZMME26rjsh via @gatewaypunditWow so young and so articulate! Black Teen Activist CJ Pearson Endorses Trump – (VIDEO) https://t.co/ZMME26rjsh via @gatewaypundit
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Morning press briefingMorning press briefing
In a delayed press briefing at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in downtown Philadelphia, senior Clinton campaign staffers told reporters that following last night’s history-making nomination of Hillary Clinton, tonight’s program at the Democratic National Convention will build on that momentum by highlighting Clinton’s strengths as a potential commander-in-chief.In a delayed press briefing at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in downtown Philadelphia, senior Clinton campaign staffers told reporters that following last night’s history-making nomination of Hillary Clinton, tonight’s program at the Democratic National Convention will build on that momentum by highlighting Clinton’s strengths as a potential commander-in-chief.
“We were all struck by the history-making moment of her becoming the first female nominee of a major party,” Clinton campaign press secretary Brian Fallon said. “We’re looking to build on that tonight.”“We were all struck by the history-making moment of her becoming the first female nominee of a major party,” Clinton campaign press secretary Brian Fallon said. “We’re looking to build on that tonight.”
Campaign chair John Podesta, after taking credit for the Pitch Perfect video, said that tonight’s program “will focus and spotlight the different between Hillary Clinton’s strengths” compared to those of Republican nominee Donald Trump.Campaign chair John Podesta, after taking credit for the Pitch Perfect video, said that tonight’s program “will focus and spotlight the different between Hillary Clinton’s strengths” compared to those of Republican nominee Donald Trump.
“The convention will also spotlight Clinton’s commitment to reduce gun violence,” Podesta said, including speakers who have survived mass shootings in Orlando and Newtown, and former congresswoman Gabby Giffords. “The evening will be topped off, of course, with speeches from Vice President Biden , from vice presidential designate Tim Kaine and, of course, from President Barack Obama,”“The convention will also spotlight Clinton’s commitment to reduce gun violence,” Podesta said, including speakers who have survived mass shootings in Orlando and Newtown, and former congresswoman Gabby Giffords. “The evening will be topped off, of course, with speeches from Vice President Biden , from vice presidential designate Tim Kaine and, of course, from President Barack Obama,”
Jake Sullivan, Clinton’s foreign policy adviser, told reporters that national security issues will “really come into focus” during tonight’s program. “We will have a number of people who served in uniform... speaking about what it takes to be commander-in-chief and why Secretary Clinton has what it takes.”Jake Sullivan, Clinton’s foreign policy adviser, told reporters that national security issues will “really come into focus” during tonight’s program. “We will have a number of people who served in uniform... speaking about what it takes to be commander-in-chief and why Secretary Clinton has what it takes.”
That list includes former secretary of defense Leon Panetta and an Iraq combat veteran who has been on the front lines in “advancing change” in the Pentagon. “They will talk about why Hillary Clinton has the unique combination of attributes to successfully carry that job.”That list includes former secretary of defense Leon Panetta and an Iraq combat veteran who has been on the front lines in “advancing change” in the Pentagon. “They will talk about why Hillary Clinton has the unique combination of attributes to successfully carry that job.”
At the same time, Sullivan said, the speakers will address Trump’s “bizarre and occasionally obsequious relationship with dictators and strongmen” to hammer down the point that “this person should not be placed in command of America’s armed forced, he should not be given the nuclear codes, and he should never be given the title of commander-in-chief.”At the same time, Sullivan said, the speakers will address Trump’s “bizarre and occasionally obsequious relationship with dictators and strongmen” to hammer down the point that “this person should not be placed in command of America’s armed forced, he should not be given the nuclear codes, and he should never be given the title of commander-in-chief.”
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Donald Trump, criticizing the lack of flags at the Democratic National Convention:Donald Trump, criticizing the lack of flags at the Democratic National Convention:
Not one American flag on the massive stage at the Democratic National Convention until people started complaining-then a small one. PatheticNot one American flag on the massive stage at the Democratic National Convention until people started complaining-then a small one. Pathetic
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Democratic national convention: day threeDemocratic national convention: day three
Good morning, and welcome to the Guardian’s live coverage of the Democratic national convention’s third day, coming at you live from sauna-esque Philadelphia, where the onetime US capital has been turned into a hub for Democratic leaders, politicians, delegates and hangers-on - plus thousands of journalists and protesters, naturally.Good morning, and welcome to the Guardian’s live coverage of the Democratic national convention’s third day, coming at you live from sauna-esque Philadelphia, where the onetime US capital has been turned into a hub for Democratic leaders, politicians, delegates and hangers-on - plus thousands of journalists and protesters, naturally.
At 6:38pm EDT, Democrats officially crossed the roll-call vote threshold and nominated former secretary of state Hillary Clinton as their presidential pick last night, making Clinton the first female presidential candidate from a major party in American history. Moments later, former rival Bernie Sanders called for a nomination by acclamation, a bid towards party unity that prompted some of his supporters to walk out of the arena to occupy the nearby media tents.At 6:38pm EDT, Democrats officially crossed the roll-call vote threshold and nominated former secretary of state Hillary Clinton as their presidential pick last night, making Clinton the first female presidential candidate from a major party in American history. Moments later, former rival Bernie Sanders called for a nomination by acclamation, a bid towards party unity that prompted some of his supporters to walk out of the arena to occupy the nearby media tents.
The capstone of the evening - the theme of which revolved around Clinton’s long history of working with women, children and the disabled - was the keynote address by former president Bill Clinton, who made the case for his wife’s election in deeply personal terms framed around the arc of their long and storied relationship.The capstone of the evening - the theme of which revolved around Clinton’s long history of working with women, children and the disabled - was the keynote address by former president Bill Clinton, who made the case for his wife’s election in deeply personal terms framed around the arc of their long and storied relationship.
Beginning with the simple line, “In the spring of 1971, I met a girl...” the former president and would-be first gentleman spent nearly an hour humanizing the Democratic nominee, with the apparent goal of allowing American voters to see Clinton through his eyes.Beginning with the simple line, “In the spring of 1971, I met a girl...” the former president and would-be first gentleman spent nearly an hour humanizing the Democratic nominee, with the apparent goal of allowing American voters to see Clinton through his eyes.
“Hillary will make us stronger together,” Clinton said. “You know it, because she spent a lifetime doing it. I hope you will do it. I hope you will elect her. Those of us who have more yesterdays than tomorrows tend to think more about our children and grandchildren.”“Hillary will make us stronger together,” Clinton said. “You know it, because she spent a lifetime doing it. I hope you will do it. I hope you will elect her. Those of us who have more yesterdays than tomorrows tend to think more about our children and grandchildren.”
Today’s program: The third day of the DNC will gavel in at 4:30pm EDT, and although the complete speakers’ list is still forthcoming, will include the daughter of the principal of Sandy Hook Elementary, two of the three survivors of the Mother Emanuel Church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina, and the widow of an Iraq War helicopter pilot.Today’s program: The third day of the DNC will gavel in at 4:30pm EDT, and although the complete speakers’ list is still forthcoming, will include the daughter of the principal of Sandy Hook Elementary, two of the three survivors of the Mother Emanuel Church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina, and the widow of an Iraq War helicopter pilot.
The keynotes tonight will be delivered by Vice President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama, who will seek to protect the legacy of their administration by citing their work with Clinton as proof of her suitability to assume the role of commander-in-chief.The keynotes tonight will be delivered by Vice President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama, who will seek to protect the legacy of their administration by citing their work with Clinton as proof of her suitability to assume the role of commander-in-chief.
We’ll have more on the full schedule once it’s released - until then, on with the show...We’ll have more on the full schedule once it’s released - until then, on with the show...