'There has never been a man or a woman more qualified than Hillary Clinton to serve as president of the United States of America,' Obama says
In his prime-time speech at the Democratic convention in Philadelphia, President Obama passed the baton to his former secretary of State, while attacking Donald Trump's business record and experience. "Does anyone really believe that a guy who's spent his 70 years on this Earth showing no regard for working people is suddenly going to be your champion?" he added. Ref. USAToday.
Hillary Clinton's historic speech, the power squad, Chelsea's proud moment
After a historic night, the presidential campaign enters a new, and final, phase. But before attention shifts to the decisive 100-day sprint to Election Day, here's a look at highlights from the final night of the Democratic National Convention: 1. Hillary Clinton gave the most important speech of her political career Thursday and did not blow it. The speech itself will not go down in history as great oratory; it was more like a talented figure skater working through required elements. 2. Clinton's power squad showed up in full force Thursday as an unending stream of elected Democratic officials marched on stage, a stark contrast to Donald Trump's convention last week. 3. Chelsea Clinton served in a role similar to Ivanka Trump last week - introducing her parent to accept the party's nomination. Though their parents are very different, the two young mothers have a lot in common. Ref. USAToday.
Hillary Clinton emerges from her party's convention in Philadelphia with a restored lead over Donald Trump, having earned a 7-point convention bounce, according to a new CNN/ORC Poll.
In a two-way head-to-head matchup, Clinton tops Trump 52% to 43%, and in a four-way matchup including third party candidates Gary Johnson and Jill Stein, Clinton leads 45% to 37% with Johnson at 9% and Stein at 5%. Ref. CNN.
Did #NeverTrumpers Hear Hillary Clinton’s Frightening Speech?
My #NeverTrump colleagues and friends make valid points about Donald Trump. I know — I made them myself during the Republican primaries. But it is vital to understand what will happen if Hillary Clinton wins the presidency. This country will be so far from what the Founding Fathers wanted, so different from what the #NeverTrumpers have always fought for, that it is almost impossible to see how America could recover from her — or any Democrat’s — victory. Thanks to the universities’ leftist indoctrination of two generations of Americans, and thanks to Bernie… Ref. Source 1d.
Hillary Clinton releases 2015 tax return in challenge to Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton on Friday released her 2015 personal income tax return, showing that the Clintons paid an effective federal income tax rate of 34.2% last year. Clinton's running mate, Tim Kaine, and his wife, Anne Holton, also released returns from the past 10 years. The Democratic ticket sought to ramp up pressure on GOP nominee Donald Trump to release his own returns. "He has failed to provide the public with the most basic financial information disclosed by every major candidate in the last 40 years. What is he trying to hide?" Jennifer Palmieri, the campaign's communications director, said in a statement. Ref. USAToday.
All I can say is WOW She just basically said that her daughter Chelsea found the Zika virus. I thought other scientists did. That is as bad as Al Gore Bills vice president saying he founded the internet. Why do people think that their money will buy them anything the feel they should take credit for. All I can do is shake my head and walk away.