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  Clinton Defends Clinton

  Blog, THE 90's

  In the Clintons’ long political history together, each has played the supporting role at some point in time. As much as their reciprocal campaigning has garnered support, it has led to some public missteps that have proved difficult to sweep under the rug or past the ever-vigilant media. Hillary has been haunted by remarks she made in 1996, calling certain children “super predators” in defense of racially discriminatory criminal justice legislation like her husband’s 1994 crime bill.  On a few occasions, Bill […]

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  [Selects from Daley]

  Chicago, Chicago Politics, Politics

  This video features segments from a documentary about Richard J. Daley, the 48th Mayor of Chicago, entitled “Daley.” In the video, we learn about Daley’s upbringing, his rise to the mayoral office, and his influence in both Chicago and national politics.

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  Behind the Curtain of the Presidential Debates

  Blog

  Tonight Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton will meet up in Milwaukee for yet another debate. The candidates undoubtedly have spent quite a bit of time honing their talking points and anticipating the questions they’ll face. As you’ll see in this video below, the preparation actually goes much further than just the rhetoric–candidates are prepared for the color palette of the room, the precise number of inches between their podium and their opponents’, and much more. The video takes place in […]

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  [The Power of the Pulpit]

  American Way, Arts & Culture, Black, Communities, Wild Chicago

  A glimpse into the Black Churches of Chicago!

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  [Gore and Bradley in Iowa]

  Politics

  Brief news clip covering Al Gore and Bill Bradley’s campaigns in Iowa before the 2000 Iowa Caucus.

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  [Five news stories from 1992]

  Chicago

  This series of five news stories from 1992 includes coverage of the Clinton/Gore campaign, welfare cuts in Michigan, and the Chicago flood, as well as a segment from the “Fighting Cancer” series which aired on the MacNeil/Lehrer Newshour.

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  [Speculations that Gary Hart will withdraw]

  Politics

  Gary Hart failed to appear at a scheduled campaign stop in New Hampshire, fueling speculations that Hart was withdrawing from the race following allegations that he had engaged in an extramarital affair.

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  [1988 Republican National Convention]

  Politics

  This series of news reports covers the 1988 Republican National Convention, focusing on Dan Quayle’s nomination and the subsequent media controversy.