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Presidential Election Archive

Archives for October 2016

Politics
What to expect at the third presidential debateWhat to expect at the third presidential debate
Politics

Rewatch the final presidential debate (Oct 19, 2016)

By Andrew Prokop
World Politics
The final debate showed that neither Trump nor Clinton know how to talk about IraqThe final debate showed that neither Trump nor Clinton know how to talk about Iraq
World Politics

The US is back in Iraq, and neither Trump or Clinton knows what to say about it.

By Yochi Dreazen
Politics
The presidential debates haven’t asked any direct questions about abortion — until nowThe presidential debates haven’t asked any direct questions about abortion — until now
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Politics

And it led to a fascinating, revealing exchange between Trump and Clinton.

By Emily Crockett
Donald Trump
Donald Trump just said he might not concede the election if Clinton winsDonald Trump just said he might not concede the election if Clinton wins
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Donald Trump

He’s treating a sacred democratic tradition like it’s the finale of The Apprentice.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
Donald Trump just lied again about opposing the Iraq War before it started. Here’s proof.Donald Trump just lied again about opposing the Iraq War before it started. Here’s proof.
Politics

Trump supported the war before it started.

By Zack Beauchamp and German Lopez
World Politics
Trump’s idea for a “sneak attack” on ISIS in Mosul isn’t actually possibleTrump’s idea for a “sneak attack” on ISIS in Mosul isn’t actually possible
World Politics

“We didn’t sneak up on Berlin in World War II, and we’re not going to do a surprise attack on Mosul either.”

By Jennifer Williams and Yochi Dreazen
World Politics
Trump tried to downplay his pro-Russian tilt in the last debate. Then he proved it.Trump tried to downplay his pro-Russian tilt in the last debate. Then he proved it.
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World Politics

A striking moment.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
No, Donald Trump, abortions do not happen at 9 months pregnantNo, Donald Trump, abortions do not happen at 9 months pregnant
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Politics

Trump hugely mischaracterized Clinton’s position on abortion.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
How to watch the 3rd presidential debateHow to watch the 3rd presidential debate
Politics

What the 3rd and final debate

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Trump says at the debate that he’ll get “bad hombres” out of the USTrump says at the debate that he’ll get “bad hombres” out of the US
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Politics

Showing off his Spanish?

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Donald Trump sure looks like he’s using the final debate to test-run Trump TV. It’s awful.Donald Trump sure looks like he’s using the final debate to test-run Trump TV. It’s awful.
How tall are Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump compared to you?
Politics

Compare yourself to Clinton, Trump, and every president in American history.

By Alvin Chang
Malik Obama: Donald Trump’s debate guest and Barack’s half-brother, explained
Politics

He used to be a target for right-wing conspiracists. Now he’s one of their heroes.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Donald Trump’s candidacy is a lesson to America on how to spot the signs of abuseDonald Trump’s candidacy is a lesson to America on how to spot the signs of abuse
Politics

Trump’s leaked comments about women are part of a disturbing pattern.

By Emily Crockett
Politics
“Benghazi mom” Patricia Smith, and how the Trump campaign is exploiting her, explained“Benghazi mom” Patricia Smith, and how the Trump campaign is exploiting her, explained
Politics

It’s grotesque. Period.

By Jennifer Williams