elections

Why Hillary Clinton's Big Moment May Not Feel Historical

7:03am July 25, 2016

Hillary Clinton is making history as the first female nominee of a major U.S. political party. But for many this milestone doesn't feel like a big deal, in part because of her long experience.

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Politics In The News: The Democratic Convention

5:10am July 25, 2016

Cokie Roberts and the Washington Post's Robert Costa talk politics ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz To Step Down As Democratic Chair After Convention

7:23pm July 24, 2016

by Amita Kelly

President Obama praised Wassserman Schultz's service saying that "her leadership of the DNC has meant that we had someone who brought Democrats together."

Bernie Sanders Supporters Rally Amid Controversy Over DNC's Role

5:08pm July 24, 2016

Supporters of Bernie Sanders rallied in Philadelphia Sunday, a day before the Democratic convention begins. They are upset after leaked emails appear to show the DNC favored Clinton in the primaries.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz Announces Resignation With Convention Set To Begin

5:08pm July 24, 2016

The Democratic National Convention starts Monday with party chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz under fire after a leak of emails showing bias toward Hillary Clinton during the primaries.

A Brief History Of Spousal Speeches At Political Conventions

5:08pm July 24, 2016

by Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi

Following the controversy surrounding Melania Trump's speech at the RNC, NPR looks at a history of speeches given by the spouses of those running for president, starting with Eleanor Roosevelt.

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Democratic National Convention 2016: What To Expect In Philadelphia

12:47pm July 24, 2016

Now that the Republican convention is over, it's the Democrats' turn. Correspondent Mara Liasson tells NPR's Elise Hu what to expect from the Democratic Party Convention that starts Monday.

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As VP Nominee, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine Hits The Campaign Trail With Hillary

12:47pm July 24, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Hillary Clinton introduced Senator Tim Kaine as her vice presidential running mate at a huge coming-out party event in Miami. She called Kaine "my kind of guy."

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Philly.fyi Executive Director Billy Taylor holds permits to most of the park across from the convention.

Rallies, Marches And A 'Fart-In': Philadelphia Gets Ready For The DNC

12:47pm July 24, 2016

by Jeff Brady

As Democrats prepare for their convention in Philadelphia, protesters are preparing too. Bernie Sanders supporters and others are organizing rallies around the city.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders featured heavily in the hacked Democratic National Committee emails released by WikiLeaks Friday.

Politics & Government

Leaked Democratic Party Emails Show Members Tried To Undercut Sanders

6:10pm July 23, 2016

by Maquita Peters

Just days before the Democratic National Committee convention gets underway, WikiLeaks releases almost 20,000 emails among DNC staff, revealing discussions of topics from Bernie Sanders to the media.