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October 21st ~ Election Update

These updates are an accompaniment to my book The 2016 Presidential Election. As promised I will keep things short and concise so that you can stay up-to-date without taking too much time out of your day.

Recent Election News

Second and Third Presidential Debates Took Place

~        On Sunday October 9th the second Presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump took place at Washington University in Missouri.

~        On Wednesday October 19th the third debate took place at University of Nevada in Nevada.

~        The two opponents sparred on various issues including homeland security, the economy, and the future direction of the country.

~        In the second debate side issues that were discussed included the Trump video that was recently leaked, and the suitably of Trump’s temperament to be President.

~        Trump brought up the issue of Bill Clinton’s history of sexual assault allegations, and attacked Hillary Clinton for the way she handled these situations.

~        In the third debate one hot topic was the US Supreme Court, with Trump’s priorities being pro-life and upholding the second amendment, while Clinton talked about women’s rights and LGBT rights.

Coming Up…

Election Day Is Just a Couple of Weeks Away

~        Advance voting is already underway in several states.

~        Tuesday November 8th will be the official day of the General Election.

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October 7th 2016 ~ Election Update

These updates are an accompaniment to my book The 2016 Presidential Election. As promised I will keep things short and concise so that you can stay up-to-date without taking too much time out of your day.

Recent Election News

First Presidential Debate Took Place

~        On Monday September 26th the first Presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump took place at Hofstra University in New York.

~        They discussed their positions on various issues including homeland security, the economy, and the future direction of the country.

~        Side issues that were discussed included Trump attacking Clinton for not having fixed more problems in her 30 years in office.

~        Trump was questioned about his income taxes and about his pressing on the issue of President Barack Obama’s birth certificate.

Vice Presidential Debate Took Place

~        On Monday October 4th the first Presidential debate between Republican Mike Pence and Democrat Tim Kaine took place at Longwood University in Virginia.

~        Kaine questioned Pence on Trump issues such as his failure to disclose income tax returns, praise for Russian President Vladimir Putin, and his endorsement of the spread of nuclear weapons.

~        In turn Kaine was questioned about Clinton’s use of a private e-mail server while she was Secretary of State and about foreign donations to the Clinton Foundation.

Coming Up…

Second Presidential Debate to Take Place

~        On Sunday October 9th the second Presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will take place at Washington University in Missouri.

~        This town hall-style debate will be moderated by CNN’s Anderson Cooper and ABC’s Martha Raddatz.

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September 9th 2016 ~ Election Update

These updates are an accompaniment to my book The 2016 Presidential Election. As promised I will keep things short and concise so that you can stay up-to-date without taking too much time out of your day.

Recent Election News

US Warns Russia against Election Interference

~        On Wednesday Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter spoke at Oxford University in England.

~        During his speech he accused Russian President Vladimir V. Putin of showing a “clear ambition to erode” international order.

~        He warned that Washington “will not ignore attempts to interfere with our democratic processes” and that Russia should stay out of the US elections.

~        These comments come after Russian intelligence agencies allegedly breached the Democratic National Committee’s computer, and amidst fresh allegations of hacking state election systems.

Advance Voting Begins in Some States

~        Advance voting begins Friday September 9th in North Carolina.

~        NC residents can now submit absentee ballots by mail.

~        The rules for absentee voting vary by state; some require an excuse while others don’t.

~        NC residents will be allowed to vote at polling booths starting October 20th.

~        More information about the states that allow advance voting can be found here.

~        It is expected that, in certain states, advance votes could make up to 75 per cent of ballots.

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September 9th ~ Election Update

These updates are an accompaniment to my book The 2016 Presidential Election. As promised I will keep things short and concise so that you can stay up-to-date without taking too much time out of your day.

Recent Election News

US Warns Russia against Election Interference

~        On Wednesday Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter spoke at Oxford University in England.

~        During his speech he accused Russian President Vladimir V. Putin of showing a “clear ambition to erode” international order.

~        He warned that Washington “will not ignore attempts to interfere with our democratic processes” and that Russia should stay out of the US elections.

~        These comments come after Russian intelligence agencies allegedly breached the Democratic National Committee’s computer, and amidst fresh allegations of hacking state election systems.

Advance Voting Begins in Some States

~        Advance voting begins Friday September 9th in North Carolina.

~        NC residents can now submit absentee ballots by mail.

~        The rules for absentee voting vary by state; some require an excuse while others don’t.

~        NC residents will be allowed to vote at polling booths starting October 20th.

~        More information about the states that allow advance voting can be found here.

~        It is expected that, in certain states, advance votes could make up to 75 per cent of ballots.

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August 26th 2016 ~ Election Update

These updates are an accompaniment to my book The 2016 Presidential Election. As promised I will keep things short and concise so that you can stay up-to-date without taking too much time out of your day.

Recent Election News

Clinton Denies Foundation Donor Influence

~        Recent reports have suggested that Hillary Clinton gave special treatment to Clinton Foundation donors during her time at the State Department.

~        A report published by the Associated Press showed that Clinton did meet with donors at that time.

~        Clinton’s rival Donald Trump used the report as supposed evidence that Clinton “sold favors and access”.

~        Clinton has insisted that her “work as Secretary of State was not influenced by any outside forces”.

Trump and Clinton Continue to Exchange Accusations

~        Trump and Clinton have been exchanging accusations of bigotry.

~        Clinton has denounced Trump as a bigot who has taken advantage of racial resentment to further himself in the race.

~        She claims he has “built his campaign on prejudice” and encouraged “race-baiting, anti-Muslim, and anti-immigrant ideas”.

~        In turn, Trump has accused Clinton of bigotry and has aid that she is “extremely bad for African-Americans” and “extremely bad for Hispanics”.

~        In addition to the comments, both campaigns have released attack ads surmounting to accusing the opposition of racism.

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August 26th ~ Election Update

These updates are an accompaniment to my book The 2016 Presidential Election. As promised I will keep things short and concise so that you can stay up-to-date without taking too much time out of your day.

Recent Election News

Clinton Denies Foundation Donor Influence

~        Recent reports have suggested that Hillary Clinton gave special treatment to Clinton Foundation donors during her time at the State Department.

~        A report published by the Associated Press showed that Clinton did meet with donors at that time.

~        Clinton’s rival Donald Trump used the report as supposed evidence that Clinton “sold favors and access”.

~        Clinton has insisted that her “work as Secretary of State was not influenced by any outside forces”.

Trump and Clinton Continue to Exchange Accusations

~        Trump and Clinton have been exchanging accusations of bigotry.

~        Clinton has denounced Trump as a bigot who has taken advantage of racial resentment to further himself in the race.

~        She claims he has “built his campaign on prejudice” and encouraged “race-baiting, anti-Muslim, and anti-immigrant ideas”.

~        In turn, Trump has accused Clinton of bigotry and has aid that she is “extremely bad for African-Americans” and “extremely bad for Hispanics”.

~        In addition to the comments, both campaigns have released attack ads surmounting to accusing the opposition of racism.

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August 12th 2016 ~ Election Update

These updates are an accompaniment to my book The 2016 Presidential Election. As promised I will keep things short and concise so that you can stay up-to-date without taking too much time out of your day.

Recent Election News

Leadership Shakeup within the Democratic National Committee

~        The eve of the Democratic National Convention was marred by an e-mail leak that revealed that the party had always favored Hillary Clinton over Bernie Sanders in the primary race.

~        The e-mails also included disparaging remarks regarding Sanders.

~        It remains unknown who hacked into the servers and leaked the e-mails.

~        The embarrassing public reveal prompted the CEO of the Democratic National Committee and several top staffers to resign on August 2nd.

Trump Comments Continue to Cause Controversy

~        Donald Trump continues to have the media in a frenzy over various remarks.

~        This week he made comments to supporters which appeared to encourage them to use their gun rights against Democratic nominee Clinton.

~        Most recently he has accused Clinton and President Barack Obama of being the “founders” of ISIS.

~        Trump has been blasted by Democrats and some fellow-Republicans for “trash-talking” the US and encouraging violence.

Top Republicans Pledge to Vote For Clinton

~        The Republican Party divide has become more apparent as top Republicans are pledging to vote against Trump in the upcoming election.

~        Rep Richard Hanna of New York was the first congressional Republican to announce he would vote for Clinton.

~        Other high-profile Republicans have joined together to form a group called ‘Republicans for Clinton 2016’.

~        This group is actively recruiting other Republicans to support Clinton.

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August 12th ~ Election Update

These updates are an accompaniment to my book The 2016 Presidential Election. As promised I will keep things short and concise so that you can stay up-to-date without taking too much time out of your day.

Recent Election News

Leadership Shakeup within the Democratic National Committee

~        The eve of the Democratic National Convention was marred by an e-mail leak that revealed that the party had always favored Hillary Clinton over Bernie Sanders in the primary race.

~        The e-mails also included disparaging remarks regarding Sanders.

~        It remains unknown who hacked into the servers and leaked the e-mails.

~        The embarrassing public reveal prompted the CEO of the Democratic National Committee and several top staffers to resign on August 2nd.

Trump Comments Continue to Cause Controversy

~        Donald Trump continues to have the media in a frenzy over various remarks.

~        This week he made comments to supporters which appeared to encourage them to use their gun rights against Democratic nominee Clinton.

~        Most recently he has accused Clinton and President Barack Obama of being the “founders” of ISIS.

~        Trump has been blasted by Democrats and some fellow-Republicans for “trash-talking” the US and encouraging violence.

Top Republicans Pledge to Vote For Clinton

~        The Republican Party divide has become more apparent as top Republicans are pledging to vote against Trump in the upcoming election.

~        Rep Richard Hanna of New York was the first congressional Republican to announce he would vote for Clinton.

~        Other high-profile Republicans have joined together to form a group called ‘Republicans for Clinton 2016’.

~        This group is actively recruiting other Republicans to support Clinton.

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August 3rd 2016 ~ Election Update

These updates are an accompaniment to my book The 2016 Presidential Election. As promised I will keep things short and concise so that you can stay up-to-date without taking too much time out of your day.

Recent Election News

Democratic National Convention Held

~        The Democratic National Convention was held July 25th – 28th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

~        During the convention it was made official that Hillary Clinton is the Democratic nominee for the upcoming General Election.

~        Chelsea Clinton was praised for her speech that “humanized” Hillary Clinton.

~        Bill Clinton also spoke about his wife in a well-received speech.

~        Hillary Clinton closed the convention with a speech that focused on reiterating her track record as someone who delivers on policies.

Trump Caused Outrage with Comments about a Convention Attendee

~        Khizr Kahn and his wife Ghazala Kahn are the parents of American soldier, Capt. Humayan Kahn, who was killed in Iraq.

~        Khizr Kahn, accompanied on stage by his wife, made a well-received speech at the Democratic National Convention, during which he heavily criticized Trump.

~        Afterwards Trump made comments wondering why Ghazala Kahn did not speak, questioning whether she was allowed to speak.

~        These comments, which appeared to be in reference to their Muslim religion, caused outrage among both Democrats and Republicans.

More Divide in the Republican Party

~        Trump has refused to endorse House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senator John McCain who are up for re-election.

~        In reference to endorsing Ryan he has stated he is “just not quite there yet”.

~        As for McCain, Trump says he believes he should have done more for veterans after being a soldier in the Vietnam War.

~        Both Ryan and McCain have publicly endorsed Trump for President but both have also criticized him in the past.

President Barack Obama Claims Donald Trump Is Unfit To Be President

~        Speaking from the White House on Tuesday August 2nd Obama said he believed Trump to be “unfit to serve” as President.

~        He stated that he is “woefully unprepared” for the role and wonders why his party was still behind him.

~        He claimed that the party is criticizing Trump for his actions and comments but at the same time still endorsing him.

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August 3rd ~ Election Update

These updates are an accompaniment to my book The 2016 Presidential Election. As promised I will keep things short and concise so that you can stay up-to-date without taking too much time out of your day.

Recent Election News

Democratic National Convention Held

~        The Democratic National Convention was held July 25th – 28th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

~        During the convention it was made official that Hillary Clinton is the Democratic nominee for the upcoming General Election.

~        Chelsea Clinton was praised for her speech that “humanized” Hillary Clinton.

~        Bill Clinton also spoke about his wife in a well-received speech.

~        Hillary Clinton closed the convention with a speech that focused on reiterating her track record as someone who delivers on policies.

Trump Caused Outrage with Comments about a Convention Attendee

~        Khizr Kahn and his wife Ghazala Kahn are the parents of American soldier, Capt. Humayan Kahn, who was killed in Iraq.

~        Khizr Kahn, accompanied on stage by his wife, made a well-received speech at the Democratic National Convention, during which he heavily criticized Trump.

~        Afterwards Trump made comments wondering why Ghazala Kahn did not speak, questioning whether she was allowed to speak.

~        These comments, which appeared to be in reference to their Muslim religion, caused outrage among both Democrats and Republicans.

More Divide in the Republican Party

~        Trump has refused to endorse House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senator John McCain who are up for re-election.

~        In reference to endorsing Ryan he has stated he is “just not quite there yet”.

~        As for McCain, Trump says he believes he should have done more for veterans after being a soldier in the Vietnam War.

~        Both Ryan and McCain have publicly endorsed Trump for President but both have also criticized him in the past.

President Barack Obama Claims Donald Trump Is Unfit To Be President

~        Speaking from the White House on Tuesday August 2nd Obama said he believed Trump to be “unfit to serve” as President.

~        He stated that he is “woefully unprepared” for the role and wonders why his party was still behind him.

~        He claimed that the party is criticizing Trump for his actions and comments but at the same time still endorsing him.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this update. Feedback is always appreciated. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.