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West represents a black intellectual critique of Hillary Clinton — and of a middle-class black establishment that's chosen comfort over change.
The Libertarian Party tries to seize its Trump-sized opportunity
They could nominate a ticket with more executive experience than Trump or Clinton. Is that enough?
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Is this a temporary blip or the new normal?
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Juanita Broaddrick claims the former president assaulted her in 1978.
Barack Obama is officially one of the most consequential presidents in American history
Clinton and Carter were middling at best. Obama is LBJ or FDR level.
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Paul Ryan inches yet further toward outright endorsing Trump
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