The Republican, who served as defense secretary after leaving the Senate, tells MSNBC that his party’s nominee, Donald Trump, lacks the necessary knowledge of the military.
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Clinton, Trump forced to confront own weaknesses at national security forum
The televised forum serves as a preview for the candidates’ three face-to-face debates later this fall.
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Dallas newspaper endorses Clinton, first Democrat in 76 years
Donald Trump still seems certain to win Texas, though his single-digit lead there is slimmer than one might expect for a Republican.
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Leonard Pitts: Pointers for politicians on talking to black people – it’s not that hard
Listen to our experiences, learn about our issues and then develop some thoughtful ideas to address them.
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Why It Matters: Student debt burdens taxpayers, postpones home ownership
Both Clinton and Trump acknowledge the problem, but see it as stemming from different sources.
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Analysis: Variables add up for Clinton
Demographics and the electoral college favor the Democrat, but she’s still no sure bet.
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Analysis: It’s President Clinton in most forecasts, but not foregone conclusion
For political scientists, there are all kinds of predictions – and excuses when they don’t pan out.
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Clinton told FBI she never sought approval for private email
The FBI takes the rare step of releasing notes on Hillary Clinton’s use of her own server when she was secretary of state, revealing liabilities for the Democratic presidential nominee.
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Why it matters: Long-term debt crisis largely disregarded
Neither Trump nor Clinton is really focused on the economic threat.
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Dana Milbank: When Trump’s tribe of surrogates speak, backlash is guaranteed
Send in the clowns? Donald Trump’s supporters rant under the Big Top at a veritable 3-ring circus.