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July 24, 2016
July 22nd 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
Republican National Convention Held
~ The Republican National Convention is was held July 18th – 21st in Cleveland, Ohio
~ During the convention it was made official that Donald Trump is the Republican nominee for the upcoming General Election.
~ Some of the most well-received speakers at the convention were Trump’s children, four of whom spoke on various evenings about their father and his platform.
~ One of the least well-received speakers was former candidate Ted Cruz who was booed off the stage after refusing to officially endorse Trump.
~ Cruz later stated that he would not be a “servile puppy” to someone who had attacked his family.
~ Trump closed the convention with a speech that focused on his plans to create a safer America.
Hillary Clinton Chooses Running Mate
~ On Friday July 22nd Clinton announced that she has chosen Virginia Senator Tim Kaine as her running mate.
~ Kaine has long been considered a leading contender for the role.
~ He was vetted for the role of Vice President by Barack Obama in 2008 but Obama finally chose Joe Biden.
~ Clinton describes Kaine as “a relentless optimist who believes that no problem is unsolvable if you put in the work to solve it.”
~ Kaine is fluent in Spanish which is expected to help the Democrats appeal to Latino voters.
~ Other contenders for the role were former Iowa governor Tom Vilsak, Labor Secretary Tom Perez and Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey.
Coming Up….
Democratic National Convention to Be Held
~ The Democratic National Convention is set to be held July 25th – 28th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~ Clinton is the presumptive nominee having secured the majority of delegates in the primaries and caucuses.
~ Bernie Sanders is still technically in the race but it is extremely unlikely that he will win nomination.
~ However, the delegates are still required to submit their votes during the convention.
~ Since Clinton is the presumptive nominee, the convention will likely be more focused on the General Election campaign than on the nomination process.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this update. Feedback is always appreciated. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.
July 22nd ~ 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
Republican National Convention Held
~ The Republican National Convention is was held July 18th – 21st in Cleveland, Ohio
~ During the convention it was made official that Donald Trump is the Republican nominee for the upcoming General Election.
~ Some of the most well-received speakers at the convention were Trump’s children, four of whom spoke on various evenings about their father and his platform.
~ One of the least well-received speakers was former candidate Ted Cruz who was booed off the stage after refusing to officially endorse Trump.
~ Cruz later stated that he would not be a “servile puppy” to someone who had attacked his family.
~ Trump closed the convention with a speech that focused on his plans to create a safer America.
Hillary Clinton Chooses Running Mate
~ On Friday July 22nd Clinton announced that she has chosen Virginia Senator Tim Kaine as her running mate.
~ Kaine has long been considered a leading contender for the role.
~ He was vetted for the role of Vice President by Barack Obama in 2008 but Obama finally chose Joe Biden.
~ Clinton describes Kaine as “a relentless optimist who believes that no problem is unsolvable if you put in the work to solve it.”
~ Kaine is fluent in Spanish which is expected to help the Democrats appeal to Latino voters.
~ Other contenders for the role were former Iowa governor Tom Vilsak, Labor Secretary Tom Perez and Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey.
Coming Up….
Democratic National Convention to Be Held
~ The Democratic National Convention is set to be held July 25th – 28th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~ Clinton is the presumptive nominee having secured the majority of delegates in the primaries and caucuses.
~ Bernie Sanders is still technically in the race but it is extremely unlikely that he will win nomination.
~ However, the delegates are still required to submit their votes during the convention.
~ Since Clinton is the presumptive nominee, the convention will likely be more focused on the General Election campaign than on the nomination process.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this update. Feedback is always appreciated. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.
July 15, 2016
July 15th 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
Bernie Sanders Officially Endorses Hillary Clinton
~ Sanders officially announced on Tuesday July 12th that he endorses Clinton as the Democratic nominee.
~ The two appeared together in a rally in New Hampshire where Sanders declared that Clinton had “won the Democratic nominating process.”
~ Sanders pledged to do everything he can to ensure that Clinton wins the race for presidency.
~ Although he has endorsed Clinton, Sanders remains an active candidate and has pledged to do so until the Democratic National Convention in late July.
~ Meanwhile Sanders has secured a top speaking spot at the convention alongside First Lady Michelle Obama.
~ He has also announced plans for various educational and political projects which will aim to maintain the momentum of his progressive movement.
“Never Trump” Movement Proposals Rejected
~ A group of Republican delegates who oppose Donald Trump’s nomination tried to have the rules changed in their favor.
~ They proposed to the party’s rules committee that changes should be made such that delegates would become unbound and be allowed to vote for the candidate of their choice.
~ However, the rules committee rejected the proposal by a vote of 87-12.
~ This has now quashed any speculation of rule changes prior to the Republican National Convention that might prevent Trump from gaining the nomination.
Trump Announces His Running Mate
~ Trump has announced that his running mate will be Indiana Governor Mike Pence.
~ Trump and Pence appear to clash on many issues, but this is also a signal that Trump is attempting to unify the party and win back some Republicans whose views differ from his own.
~ Trump had expressed the wish to wait until the convention to make the announcement, but Indiana law required Pence to withdraw his name from the governor ballot, prompting the early announcement.
Coming Up….
Republican National Convention to Be Held
~ The Republican National Convention is set to be held July 18th – 21st in Cleveland, Ohio.
~ Trump is the presumptive nominee having secured the vast majority of delegates in the primaries and caucuses.
~ However, the delegates are still required to submit their votes during the convention.
~ Since Trump is the presumptive (and only) nominee, the convention will be more focused on the General Election campaign than on the nomination process.
~ While conventions often tend to have a celebratory atmosphere, it is anticipated that this one will also draw considerable numbers of Trump protestors who oppose his presidential candidacy.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this update. Feedback is always appreciated. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.
July 15th ~ 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
Bernie Sanders Officially Endorses Hillary Clinton
~ Sanders officially announced on Tuesday July 12th that he endorses Clinton as the Democratic nominee.
~ The two appeared together in a rally in New Hampshire where Sanders declared that Clinton had “won the Democratic nominating process.”
~ Sanders pledged to do everything he can to ensure that Clinton wins the race for presidency.
~ Although he has endorsed Clinton, Sanders remains an active candidate and has pledged to do so until the Democratic National Convention in late July.
~ Meanwhile Sanders has secured a top speaking spot at the convention alongside First Lady Michelle Obama.
~ He has also announced plans for various educational and political projects which will aim to maintain the momentum of his progressive movement.
“Never Trump” Movement Proposals Rejected
~ A group of Republican delegates who oppose Donald Trump’s nomination tried to have the rules changed in their favor.
~ They proposed to the party’s rules committee that changes should be made such that delegates would become unbound and be allowed to vote for the candidate of their choice.
~ However, the rules committee rejected the proposal by a vote of 87-12.
~ This has now quashed any speculation of rule changes prior to the Republican National Convention that might prevent Trump from gaining the nomination.
Trump Announces His Running Mate
~ Trump has announced that his running mate will be Indiana Governor Mike Pence.
~ Trump and Pence appear to clash on many issues, but this is also a signal that Trump is attempting to unify the party and win back some Republicans whose views differ from his own.
~ Trump had expressed the wish to wait until the convention to make the announcement, but Indiana law required Pence to withdraw his name from the governor ballot, prompting the early announcement.
Coming Up….
Republican National Convention to Be Held
~ The Republican National Convention is set to be held July 18th – 21st in Cleveland, Ohio.
~ Trump is the presumptive nominee having secured the vast majority of delegates in the primaries and caucuses.
~ However, the delegates are still required to submit their votes during the convention.
~ Since Trump is the presumptive (and only) nominee, the convention will be more focused on the General Election campaign than on the nomination process.
~ While conventions often tend to have a celebratory atmosphere, it is anticipated that this one will also draw considerable numbers of Trump protestors who oppose his presidential candidacy.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this update. Feedback is always appreciated. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.
July 8, 2016
July 8th 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
FBI Close Investigation into Hillary Clinton
~ The FBI has closed their investigation into Clinton’s use of e-mails while she was secretary of state.
~ Although they found misuse of private e-mails they did not find evidence of intent.
~ However, the US State Department has announced that it will now reopen its own investigation.
~ While the state investigation is not as serious as the FBI investigation, this still comes at an inconvenient time for Clinton who would prefer to focus solely on her campaign.
Donald Trump Raises Rumors about His Intentions
~ In a New York Times interview Trump was asked if he would actually serve as President if elected.
~ Trump refused to answer the question definitively.
~ This raised speculation as to whether he wants to serve as President or to simply win the Election.
~ While the notion seems illogical, it is not the first time his intentions have been called into question.
~ Early in his candidacy it was speculated as to whether he wanted to the role of President or his candidacy was more of a vanity campaign.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this update. Feedback is always appreciated. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.
July 8th ~ 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
FBI Close Investigation into Hillary Clinton
~ The FBI has closed their investigation into Clinton’s use of e-mails while she was secretary of state.
~ Although they found misuse of private e-mails they did not find evidence of intent.
~ However, the US State Department has announced that it will now reopen its own investigation.
~ While the state investigation is not as serious as the FBI investigation, this still comes at an inconvenient time for Clinton who would prefer to focus solely on her campaign.
Donald Trump Raises Rumors about His Intentions
~ In a New York Times interview Trump was asked if he would actually serve as President if elected.
~ Trump refused to answer the question definitively.
~ This raised speculation as to whether he wants to serve as President or to simply win the Election.
~ While the notion seems illogical, it is not the first time his intentions have been called into question.
~ Early in his candidacy it was speculated as to whether he wanted to the role of President or his candidacy was more of a vanity campaign.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this update. Feedback is always appreciated. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.
July 3, 2016
July 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
Donald Trump Accused of Trying to Solicit Illegal Campaign Funding
~ Officials from various countries have reported receiving e-mails from Trump’s campaign.
~ The e-mails allegedly request donations to Trump’s Presidential campaign.
~ The solicitation of funds from foreign nationals is prohibited by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
~ Formal complaints have been filed with the FEC.
Hillary Clinton Questioned by the FBI
~ Clinton’s campaign has confirmed that she was questioned voluntarily by the FBI.
~ The questioning concerns her use of e-mails while she was secretary of state.
~ Clinton is accused of mishandling e-mail security by including classified information in private e-mails.
~ Clinton denies the accusations and insists the private e-mail account was simply a matter of convenience.
~ The FBI has not yet decided whether or not to bring formal charges.
Results and standings
For full results and current standings, you may want to take a look at one of these sites:
USA News Today: May be slightly more Democrat leaning
http://www.usatoday.com/section/global/elections-2016/
CNN: May be slightly more Democrat leaning
Fox News: May be more Republican leaning
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/elections/2016/presidential-election-headquarters
I hope you’ve enjoyed this update. Feedback is always appreciated. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.
July 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
Donald Trump Accused of Trying to Solicit Illegal Campaign Funding
~ Officials from various countries have reported receiving e-mails from Trump’s campaign.
~ The e-mails allegedly request donations to Trump’s Presidential campaign.
~ The solicitation of funds from foreign nationals is prohibited by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
~ Formal complaints have been filed with the FEC.
Hillary Clinton Questioned by the FBI
~ Clinton’s campaign has confirmed that she was questioned voluntarily by the FBI.
~ The questioning concerns her use of e-mails while she was secretary of state.
~ Clinton is accused of mishandling e-mail security by including classified information in private e-mails.
~ Clinton denies the accusations and insists the private e-mail account was simply a matter of convenience.
~ The FBI has not yet decided whether or not to bring formal charges.
Results and standings
For full results and current standings, you may want to take a look at one of these sites:
USA News Today: May be slightly more Democrat leaning
http://www.usatoday.com/section/global/elections-2016/
CNN: May be slightly more Democrat leaning
Fox News: May be more Republican leaning
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/elections/2016/presidential-election-headquarters
I hope you’ve enjoyed this update. Feedback is always appreciated. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.
June 24, 2016
June 24th 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
Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump
~ On Saturday June 18th Trump was speaking at a rally in Las Vegas.
~ According to reports a 20-year old Briton tried to steal a police officer’s gun with the alleged intent to try to shoot Trump.
~ There has been some criticism of the media for not giving more attention to this news.
~ However, Trump himself said that he didn’t know about the attempt until he saw media reports.
~ He commended the police and Secret Service for their actions.
Bernie Sanders Says He Will Vote For Hillary Clinton
~ On Thursday Friday June 24th Sanders announced that he will vote for Clinton in the General Election.
~ However, he is not bowing out of the race and is not yet fully endorsing Clinton.
~ He is insistent on taking his campaign to the Democratic National Convention to “fight for the strongest possible platform”.
Candidates Weigh In On UK EU Referendum Result
~ While not direct news about the US election the decision of the UK to leave the EU of course has implications for world politics and the world economy.
~ While the span of those implications is beyond the scope of this newsletter we’ll take a look at what the candidates are saying.
~ Trump has been a vocal supporter of the UK leaving the EU and has congratulated them for reasserting “control over their own borders, politics and economy”.
~ Clinton has voiced her concern over the economic uncertainty that has been caused and says that the decision “underscores the need for calm, steady, experienced leadership in the Whitehouse”.
~ Sanders didn’t voice support for or against the decision but stated that the “global economy is not working for everybody” and “what worries me very much is the breaking down of international cooperation”.
Results and standings
For full results and current standings, you may want to take a look at one of these sites:
USA News Today: May be slightly more Democrat leaning
http://www.usatoday.com/section/global/elections-2016/
CNN: May be slightly more Democrat leaning
Fox News: May be more Republican leaning
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/elections/2016/presidential-election-headquarters
I hope you’ve enjoyed this update. Feedback is always appreciated. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.
June 24th ~ 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
Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump
~ On Saturday June 18th Trump was speaking at a rally in Las Vegas.
~ According to reports a 20-year old Briton tried to steal a police officer’s gun with the alleged intent to try to shoot Trump.
~ There has been some criticism of the media for not giving more attention to this news.
~ However, Trump himself said that he didn’t know about the attempt until he saw media reports.
~ He commended the police and Secret Service for their actions.
Bernie Sanders Says He Will Vote For Hillary Clinton
~ On Thursday Friday June 24th Sanders announced that he will vote for Clinton in the General Election.
~ However, he is not bowing out of the race and is not yet fully endorsing Clinton.
~ He is insistent on taking his campaign to the Democratic National Convention to “fight for the strongest possible platform”.
Candidates Weigh In On UK EU Referendum Result
~ While not direct news about the US election the decision of the UK to leave the EU of course has implications for world politics and the world economy.
~ While the span of those implications is beyond the scope of this newsletter we’ll take a look at what the candidates are saying.
~ Trump has been a vocal supporter of the UK leaving the EU and has congratulated them for reasserting “control over their own borders, politics and economy”.
~ Clinton has voiced her concern over the economic uncertainty that has been caused and says that the decision “underscores the need for calm, steady, experienced leadership in the Whitehouse”.
~ Sanders didn’t voice support for or against the decision but stated that the “global economy is not working for everybody” and “what worries me very much is the breaking down of international cooperation”.
Results and standings
For full results and current standings, you may want to take a look at one of these sites:
USA News Today: May be slightly more Democrat leaning
http://www.usatoday.com/section/global/elections-2016/
CNN: May be slightly more Democrat leaning
Fox News: May be more Republican leaning
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/elections/2016/presidential-election-headquarters
I hope you’ve enjoyed this update. Feedback is always appreciated. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.
