Ben Wolfgang
Articles by Ben Wolfgang
Donald Trump style allows Democrats to rebrand their own party
Last Monday, Democrats were under fire for the lack of American flags on their convention stage in Philadelphia. By Friday, the party had draped itself in the Stars and Stripes as it tried to lay claim to patriotism and portray the GOP as a dark, destructive force representing anything but American values. Published July 31, 2016
Hillary Clinton, Tim Kaine take their ‘Stronger Together’ message on the road
On the heels of a convention that began on a rocky note but ended on a historic one, Hillary Clinton and Sen. Tim Kaine on Friday made one last appearance in Philadelphia, pushing hope, optimism and patriotism and contrasting that with the "twisted" view of Republican Donald Trump. Published July 29, 2016
Sherrod Brown: Ohio will reject Donald Trump’s ‘counterfeit campaign’
Republican Donald Trump will lose Ohio as voters in the key battleground state reject the billionaire's "counterfeit campaign," Sen. Sherrod Brown told Democrats at the party convention here Thursday night. Published July 28, 2016
Hillary Clinton’s liberal shift puts her at progressives’ mercy
Long considered a moderate Democrat more in the mold of her husband than her socialist primary opponent, Hillary Clinton suddenly finds herself at the helm of a party that is moving left at a rapid pace -- and some progressives question whether she is willing or able to steer the ship along its current path. Published July 28, 2016
Joe Biden: No candidate ‘has ever known less’ than Trump
Saying the Republicans have nominated the most clueless, unprepared presidential candidate in history, Vice President Joseph R. Biden on Wednesday night eviscerated Donald Trump, telling fellow Democrats the billionaire is a literal danger to the future of the country. Published July 27, 2016
Bernie Sanders’ supporters sense Hillary Clinton snub
Rather than extend olive branches to Sen. Bernard Sanders' supporters, Hillary Clinton keeps ignoring them. At the Democratic National Convention, Sanders supporters say it's getting increasingly harder, not easier, to put aside a contentious party primary and line up behind the former first lady. Published July 27, 2016
Tim Kaine touted himself as pro-life conservative in Virginia campaign ads
The Tim Kaine who won the Virginia governorship in 2005 sounds like he belongs more on the Republican ticket than as running mate for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Published July 26, 2016
Terry McAuliffe predicts Hillary Clinton will support Trans-Pacific Partnership
Sticking yet another thumb in the eye of Sen. Bernard Sanders' supporters, longtime Clinton ally Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe said Tuesday that Hillary Clinton will change course and support the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal once elected president. Published July 26, 2016
Bernie Sanders supporters storm media tent as Hillary Clinton accepts nomination
Diehard supporters of Sen. Bernard Sanders stormed media tents and staged a sit-in Tuesday night minutes after Hillary Clinton officially claimed the party's presidential nomination, injecting another round of drama into the convention and pouring cold water on claims Democrats are fully uniting behind their White House nominee. Published July 26, 2016
Elizabeth Warren tells warring Democrats they can’t ‘turn on each other’
The Democratic Party on Monday night called on its top progressive hero to quell a growing rebellion on the left, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren told her party in no uncertain terms that it cannot "turn on each other" and must fully back Hillary Clinton for president. Published July 25, 2016
DNC — but not Wasserman Schultz — offers ‘sincere apology’ to Sanders over leaked emails
Just as the party convention began, the Democratic National Committee on Monday formally apologized to Sen. Bernard Sanders for its conduct during the presidential primary -- but the figure at the heart of the scandal, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, wasn't a part of the mea culpa. Published July 25, 2016
Bill Clinton Democrats’ risk-reward surrogate
Eight years after a gaffe-filled performance damaged his wife's White House hopes, a more disciplined Bill Clinton has emerged on the campaign trail -- but analysts say the former president remains the ultimate risk-reward surrogate, a "Shakespearean character" with unmatched political talent who is simultaneously unable to prevent himself from creating political headaches. Published July 25, 2016
Bernie Sanders to supporters: ‘You have changed … Hillary Clinton’s campaign’
Hours before he delivers a highly anticipated speech at the Democratic Party convention, Sen. Bernard Sanders told his supporters Monday that they are directly responsible for changing both the party platform and Hillary Clinton's own policy positions. Published July 25, 2016
FBI investigating Democratic National Committee email hack
The FBI on Monday said it's investigating the hacking of private Democratic National Committee emails, saying agents are working to "determine the nature and scope of the matter." Published July 25, 2016
Debbie Wasserman Schultz, DNC chief, to step down amid anti-Sanders controversy
Faced with a near-mutiny on the left, Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz abruptly announced her resignation Sunday, injecting a new round of unwelcome drama for Hillary Clinton just as her presidential-coronation convention kicks off. Published July 24, 2016
Tim Kaine debuts on campaign trail, trashes Donald Trump
Sen. Tim Kaine hit the campaign trail for the first time Saturday as the Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee, trashing Republican Donald Trump and vowing that he and Hillary Clinton will pursue a "strong, progressive agenda" in the White House. Published July 23, 2016
DNC officials worked against Bernie Sanders during primaries, leaked emails show
The Democratic National Committee actively worked against Sen. Bernard Sanders during the party's presidential primary, leaked emails show, with officials privately strategizing how best to push stories that would hurt the Vermont senator's campaign. Published July 23, 2016
Hillary Clinton picks Tim Kaine for her V.P. choice
Hillary Clinton on Friday tapped Sen. Tim Kaine to be her running mate, taking a cautious, safe approach that could earn her goodwill with moderates and may aid her in Mr. Kaine's swing state of Virginia -- but her choice surely will leave progressives who had been hoping for a bolder choice disappointed. Published July 22, 2016
Hillary Clinton: ‘Ted Cruz was right … vote your conscience’
Hillary Clinton and Sen. Ted Cruz agree about one thing this election cycle: Both candidates want Americans to "vote your conscience" in November. Published July 22, 2016
Progressives warn Hillary Clinton: Don’t pick Tim Kaine for vice president
Top liberals on Thursday warned Hillary Clinton not to pick Sen. Tim Kaine as her vice presidential nominee, arguing that the Virginia Democrat's positions on Wall Street and trade represent a betrayal of progressive values and could doom the party's ticket in the fall. Published July 21, 2016
