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US election: Sanders says Clinton must be US president
Bernie Sanders has urged Democrats to put Hillary Clinton in the White House, in a speech to the party convention. The Vermont senator received a three-minute standing ovation when he took the stage in Philadelphia. "Hillary Clinton must become the next president of the United States," he said as the crowd erupted in...
Bernie Sanders to Join Hillary Clinton at New Hampshire Rally
Bernie Sanders will be joining Hillary Clinton at a New Hampshire rally Tuesday, according to a statement released by Clinton campaign this morning. The event will take place at Portsmouth High School at 11 a.m. where Sanders and Clinton will "discuss their commitment to building an America that is stronger together and an...
Sanders Addresses Trump Supporters Who ‘Love’ Muhammad Ali but ‘Hate’ Muslims
Bernie Sanders acknowledged at a rally Saturday the apparent irony of Donald Trump's tweet that paid tribute to Muhammad Ali. The irony? Ali was a devout Muslim, and Trump has suggested temporarily banning Muslims from entering the U.S. And because of this suggestion, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee has been...
Hillary Clinton says race against Bernie Sanders is ‘done’
US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has said her primary race against Bernie Sanders is effectively over. "I will be the nominee for my party," she told CNN in an interview. "That is already done, in effect. There is no way that I won't be." Mr Sanders has come under pressure to bow out...
Clinton wins Ky.; Sanders, Trump take Oregon
Hillary Clinton defeated Bernie Sanders in the Kentucky presidential primary Tuesday night, the state Democratic party said. In Oregon, Sanders was declared the victor with about 60% of the vote counted. With 99.89% of the precincts reporting in Kentucky, Clinton had 46.75% to Sanders' 46.33%, a difference of about...
Bernie Sanders beats Clinton in West Virginia primary
Bernie Sanders has won the West Virginia primary in the Democratic race for the presidential nomination, US media project. The Vermont senator still trails Hillary Clinton in the overall contest for delegates but this win keeps his slim hopes alive. "We are going to fight for every last vote," he said in a victory...
Bernie Sanders Proposes National Ban on Fracking
Bernie Sanders has a new addition to his campaign speech. Speaking to crowds around New York state and Pennsylvania in the last week, the progressive Democratic candidate has ratcheted up his focus on environmental issues, specifically talking at length about his opposition to fracking. Last fall, Sanders introduced during...
US election 2016: Gloves come off for Clinton and Sanders
It's crunch time in the Democratic race, and if the past week is any indication, nerves are starting to fray. The fratricide within the Republican Party is getting much of the national attention, but the two remaining Democratic candidates — and their supporters — are starting to swing some sharp elbows. The...
Sanders projected to win Washington, Alaska Democratic presidential caucuses
Sen. Bernie Sanders was projected to win the Alaska and Washington Democratic presidential caucuses — victories he hopes will spark a Western states comeback and help him cut into frontrunner Hillary Clinton’s substantial lead. The Associated Press projected Sanders the winner of both contests. The results of...
US Election 2016: Sanders battles to claw back Clinton
Bernie Sanders will try to claw back Hillary Clinton's lead in the race for the Democratic nomination for the US presidency on Saturday in caucus votes in Washington state, Hawaii and Alaska. Mr Sanders remains a dogged pursuer but Mrs Clinton has 1,691 of the 2,383 delegates needed to win, AP reports. He is still...
US election 2016: Clinton and Sanders spar in Florida debate
Democratic Party presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have sparred over immigration and other issues during a debate in Florida. The televised event in Miami took place just days before the next round of primaries, including Florida. With 246 delegates at stake, the southern state is the biggest prize. Mr...
Donald Trump wins Michigan, Mississippi primaries; Hillary loses Michigan to Sanders but wins Mississippi
Donald Trump racked up another two victories Tuesday night, winning key primaries in Michigan and Mississippi and widening his lead in the delegate count for the GOP presidential nomination, but Hillary Clinton faltered, losing the critical state of Michigan to Bernie Sanders. Both GOP races were called for the mogul...