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Clinton’s proposed solutions to gun violence haven’t changed much since the 90s, but her choice to champion it in the election has helped reshape the debate
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Hillary Clinton is by far the best candidate for president – of our options. But she also represents the establishment. I’m afraid of what that could mean
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The US is facing the possibility of having a woman as president after Hillary Clinton’s nomination – but 52 countries have already had a female head of state
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For the first time in living memory, the Republicans are outflanking the Democrats on the left. If they don’t rise to the challenge, they’ll be trounced
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Tightly moderated Q&A session provided little new information about the Republican but offered a glimpse into his fervent online fanbase
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The president was up until 3.30am revising drafts of a stirring speech to the Democratic convention that offered optimism and inclusiveness
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Tears flow in Philadelphia arena as victims of gun violence – including former congresswoman Gabby Giffords – come out in support of Hillary Clinton
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Of nearly 400 responses from Guardian readers, just 20 plan to shift their vote to Donald Trump but Green party nominee Jill Stein is an attractive alternative
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A gathering of politically active older women in Houston, Texas, mourn the absence of civility, dignity and respect in the 2016 election debate
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Americans aren’t the demographic caricatures painted by politicians and pundits – and they deserve more than just soundbites on the campaign trail
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Donald Trump to Russia: hack and publish Clinton's 'missing' emails
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Petulant displays at the convention persist on both sides, with Sanders delegates complaining Clinton is only paying lip service to a progressive party platform
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The president borrowed themes of American exceptionalism as a window opens for Democrats to appeal to Republicans unsatisfied with Trump
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If Hillary Clinton loses in November, it won't be Bernie Sanders' fault
Steven W ThrasherWhen progressive delegates booed any mention of Hillary Clinton, some accused them of helping Trump. But they aren’t to blame for a divided party -
Trump doesn’t have to be Putin’s agent. It’s bad enough that he is a fan
Jonathan FreedlandWhatever the conspiracy theories, praise, policy concessions and business links all suggest a President Trump would model himself on Russia’s strongman -
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Got a minute? After 37 years in public life… Clinton to make climactic pitch… Trump counsels followers: ‘don’t watch’... and everything else today from the campaign trail. By Tom McCarthy
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Got a minute? Trump asks Russia to hack Clinton … in a news conference that critics are raving about … Obama’s on tonight … and everything else from the campaign trail. By Tom McCarthy
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Got a minute? The independent life’s for Bernie Sanders … Dems cross fingers for smoother day two … Bill Clinton to speak … and everything else from the campaign trail. By Tom McCarthy
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Got a minute? Haywire start to Democratic convention … party chair loses gavel ... Trump jumps in polls … and everything else you need to know today on the campaign trail. By Tom McCarthy
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Gabby Giffords, the former Arizona congresswoman, speaks to the third Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Wednesday night in Philadelphia
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Democratic vice-presidential candidate, Tim Kaine, does his Donald Trump impression
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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump had a terse exchange with a female reporter at a press conference in Florida on Wednesday, telling NBC’s Katy Tur to ‘be quiet’
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How do Clinton supporters really feel about their candidate? Do they have the same level of excitement as Bernie Sanders supporters? We went to find out
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Donald Trump appeared to suggest on Wednesday that Russian operatives hack into the email account of Hillary Clinton, to help retrieve her 30,000 deleted emails
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The Guardian attends a ‘Bernie or Bust’ rally to see what it would take to get them to back Hillary Clinton
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Elizabeth Banks mocks Donald Trump at the Democratic national convention on Tuesday
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Chart the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates’ path to the nomination as they rack up delegates with each primary contest
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Democratic convention Hillary Clinton to declare 'moment of reckoning' in historic speech
Live Hillary Clinton to officially accept nomination