Topic: Hillary Clinton

Anthony Weiner May Think He's Closer Friends with the Clintons Than They Do

Associated Press

Anthony Weiner will announce he's running for New York City mayor sometime this week, but he won't get the Clintons' official support or endorsement, Politico's Maggie Haberman reports.

By Dino Grandoni

Dec 8, 2011

Putin Thinks the Protests in Russia Are Hillary Clinton's Fault

While maintaining that he had no hand to manipulating the national elections in Russia himself, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has identified one nefarious agent that muddled with the alleged rigged results, and instigated the subsequent protests -- the United States.  

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By John Hudson

Dec 7, 2011

Home News From Afar

The World Reacts to Clinton's Gay Rights Speech

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's bold U.N. speech condemning the discrimination of gay, lesbian and transgendered people across the world had a significant impact in the U.S. But how's it playing around the world? 

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By Dashiell Bennett

Dec 7, 2011

Watch Hillary Clinton's Speech Declaring 'Gay Rights Are Human Rights'

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took a bold step for U.S. foreign policy (and common decency) by declaring in front of the United Nations yesterday that it is a "violation of human rights" to commit violence or discrimination against people because of their sexual orientation. 

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By Adam Martin

Dec 6, 2011

Gay Rights Foreign Aid Incentive Could Also Aid Obama Campaign

The United States already uses its foreign aid distribution to encourage countries to change their poor records on women's rights and ethnic violence, and on Tuesday, the White House said it would do the same for gay rights.

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By John Hudson

Dec 5, 2011

Obama Officials Discuss Israel at Their Peril

It's a tough world out there for Obama administration officials seeking to speak candidly about Israel.

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By Adam Martin

Dec 5, 2011

Protesters Arrested in Moscow Anti-Putin March

Thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Moscow on Monday, railing against the ruling party after a reportedly rigged election that saw Vladimir Putin's United Russia party win a majority.

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By Dino Grandoni

Nov 30, 2011

Clinton to Go Fact-Finding in Burma

The purpose of Hillary Clinton's trip to Myanmar becomes clearer as she arrives in the country today: it's not so much to hammer out any deals with the nation but rather to see how well (or poorly) the country has been behaving.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Nov 21, 2011

The Absurd Fantasy of Conservatives Embracing Hillary Clinton

President Obama should declare he won't run for reelection so that the entire country -- left, right, and center -- can rally around the best 2012 Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton, two Democratic pollsters argue in the latest op-ed to push the meme that conservatives are ready embrace Clinton.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Nov 18, 2011

A Photo Album of Obama and Clinton's Asian Tour

Over the past week, President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have been on a tour of Asia--starting in Honolulu, Hawaii (yes, technically that isn't Asia) and ending with today's East Asia Summit in Indonesia. 

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By Dino Grandoni

Nov 18, 2011

Obama Rewards a Slightly-More-Democratic Myanmar with a Clinton Visit

President Obama is looking to reward the historically repressive country sometimes called Burma, other times called Myanmar, for liberalizing ever so slightly this past year, reports the AP and The New York Times.

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By Ray Gustini

Nov 8, 2011

The Smart Set

Congressional Staffers Behaving Badly; Hefner Demands a Lohan Do-Over

Staff members working for Rep. Steven Palazzo tore up Annapolis, Conde Nast editors are invading ABC Family, and Hugh Hefner wasn't too pleased with Lindsay Lohan's Playboy photos.

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By Erik Hayden

Nov 1, 2011

Dorothy Rodham, Mother of Hillary Clinton, Has Died

Hillary and Bill Clinton were both at George Washington University Hospital last night visiting Hillary's mother Dorothy Rodham, 92, who died this morning according to the Clinton Foundation and relayed by CNN

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Oct 27, 2011

Hillary Clinton Is Winning Time's Hypothetical 2012 Election

In today's adventures in hypotheticals, Hillary Clinton has got the 2012 election all wrapped up according to Time.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Oct 26, 2011

Who Coined 'Obamacare'?

House Democrats are blocking their Republican colleagues from using Obamacare in letters mailed on the taxpayer's dime to voters, but who made up the term in the first place?

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By Ray Gustini

Oct 20, 2011

Sally Draper, Child Psychiatrist; A Matt Perry Sit-Com Predicted Qaddafi's Death

We realize there's only so much time one can spend in a day watching new trailers, viral video clips, and shaky cell phone footage of people arguing on live television. This is why The Atlantic Wire highlights the day's video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Oct 20, 2011

Now Even Hamid Karzai Is Laughing at Herman Cain

There would have been few consequences if Herman Cain had said he couldn't be bothered to learn the name of the leader of "Ubeki-beki-beki-beki-stan-stan" while he was just a talk radio host, but now that he's a candidate for commander-in-chief, he's now got the Afghan president mocking him.

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By Ray Gustini

Oct 20, 2011

The Smart Set

Welcome Baby Sarkozy; Hillary and Karzai Mock Herm Cain

France's first couple has a new baby girl, Joe Biden told an aggressive interview not to "screw around" with him, and the backstory to the latest Shia LaBeouf bar fight.

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Oct 19, 2011

Hillary Clinton's Global Hotspot Tour Heads for Afghanistan

After an unexpected visit to Libya, the Secretary of State made another unannounced stop in Afghanistan, reports The Associated Press. 

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By Erik Hayden

Oct 18, 2011

Hillary Clinton Is in Tripoli to Meet with New Regime

On Tuesday, in an unannounced visit, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flew to Libya and made a stop in the capitol city of Tripoli to meet with National Transitional Council officials.

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By Erik Hayden

Oct 17, 2011

Hillary Clinton Rules Out a Presidential Run

Hillary Clinton won't run this year, she won't be a VP nominee this year, and she isn't running in 2016

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By Elspeth Reeve

Oct 14, 2011

White House Seems to Be Enjoying Its Fight with a 'Do-Nothing Congress'

Boehner felt the need to release phone call transcript insisted the GOP had done something on jobs

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By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 26, 2011

Chelsea Clinton Named to Barry Diller's IAC Board

Former First Daughter doesn't have much private company experience

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 20, 2011

Europe Is the X Factor in Palestinian Statehood Bid

The European Union hasn't expressed its opinion on the U.N. campaign

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 9, 2011

Hillary Disappoints Cheney, Confirms 'Below Zero' Chance of Bid

Dick Cheney was rooting for her to challenge Obama a little over a day ago

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By John Hudson

Sep 6, 2011

White House Denies Iraq Troop Withdrawal Report

The decision has angered U.S. generals requesting 27,000 troops

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By Ted Mann

Sep 4, 2011

See? Cheney Likes People Who Compare Him to Darth Vader

The former vice president prefers Hillary Clinton to Obama

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 1, 2011

World Leaders Chart Libya's Future as Qaddafi Warns of Insurgency

Hillary raised concerns about the Lockerbie bomber at the Paris meeting

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 1, 2011

The Smart Set

The Clintons Regain Electricity

Plus: Kris Humphries and Ray J experience the most uncomfortable encounter in human history

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 24, 2011

Mitt Romney Is 2012's Hillary Clinton

Playing it safe as the frontrunner is how Clinton lost the 2008 Democratic primary

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By Ray Gustini

Aug 23, 2011

The Smart Set

Bill Clinton's Low-Key 65th; Bobby Draper No Fan of January Jones

Plus: Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake now attempting to rekindle their love with masks

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 27, 2011

Hillary Clinton Urges Veto on Bill Totally Unrelated to Debt Ceiling

Says foreign affairs bill would be "debilitating" to her diplomatic efforts

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By Ray Gustini

Jul 22, 2011

The Smart Set

The New York Times New DC Chief; Bon Jovi's 9/11 Tribute

Plus: James Franco blames Yale for costing him his girlfriend

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 21, 2011

Old Obama Fundraisers Pushed Aside by Clintonite 'Whores'

The enthusiastic amateurs of 2008 have been replaced by "political animals"

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By Erik Hayden

Jul 15, 2011

U.S. Recognizes Rebels as the Legitimate Government of Libya

Hillary Clinton announced the decision in Turkey today

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 12, 2011

Hillary Clinton: Syrian President 'Has Lost His Legitimacy'

Secretary of State supports regime change after attacks

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By Caitlin Dickson

Jun 29, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Wednesday Columns

On Obama and gay marriage, bringing Assad to the Hague and Chavez's health

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 22, 2011

Obama to End Afghan Surge by the End of Next Summer

He'll order 10,000 troops out of Afghanistan now, and 20,000 more next year

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By Caitlin Dickson

Jun 22, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Wednesday Columns

On nice guys, Saudi women, and the Wal-Mart culture

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By Adam Clark Estes

Jun 16, 2011

'What Hillary Whispered' Wins Every Caption Contest

The new Tumblr turned some heads today. Kind of like Hilary does when she whispers

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 9, 2011

Reuters Reports Hillary Clinton Wants World Bank Presidency

She's said she doesn't want another four years as Secretary of State

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 7, 2011

The Unanswered Questions of Weinergate

Were the women underage? Did he use congressional resources?

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By John Hudson

Jun 6, 2011

Can Conservative Media Stomach Another Week of Weinergate?

Roger Ailes has told his Fox News to "move on" while Andrew Breitbart doubles down

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By Uri Friedman

May 27, 2011

Bin Laden Considered Cutting a Deal for Pakistani Protection

Does the revelation make Pakistan look better or worse?

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By Uri Friedman

May 20, 2011

Clinton Repeats Qaddafi's Oil Minister, Family Have Fled

The Libyan government says otherwise

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By Ray Gustini

May 18, 2011

The Smart Set

Gordon Brown's IMF Chances; January Jones Paternity Speculation

Plus: Hillary Clinton may be backing Anthony Weiner

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By Uri Friedman

May 10, 2011

Hillary Clinton: China 'Trying to Stop History, Which Is a Fool's Errand'

The secretary of state suggested that China's political system will collapse

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By Alex Eichler

May 9, 2011

Hasidic Newspaper Defends Airbrushing Hillary Clinton Out of Photo

Di Tzeitung erased two women from the Situation Room photo due to "laws of modesty"

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 9, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Monday Columns

On testing chemicals, a politician's crusade against Islam, and the value of one's voice

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By Erik Hayden

May 5, 2011

Hillary Clinton Says Photo May Just Have Been Her Allergies

She is "concerned that it was my preventing one of my early spring allergic coughs."

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