Ben Wolfgang
Articles by Ben Wolfgang
Hillary Clinton wins New Jersey, New Mexico, South Dakota primaries
Hillary Clinton claimed victory Tuesday in the New Jersey and New Mexico primaries, defeating Sen. Bernard Sanders in two key races as she claimed the Democratic Party's presidential nomination and made clear she's now preparing for the general election. Published June 7, 2016
Hillary Clinton reaches number of delegates needed to clinch Democratic nomination
Hillary Clinton has sewn up enough delegates to win the Democratic presidential nomination, according to an Associated Press tally, cementing her as the first woman to helm a major party into the general election. Published June 6, 2016
Bernie Sanders already looking past California, promises ‘contested convention’
Even though Hillary Clinton is expected to reach the delegate threshold Tuesday and become the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Sen. Bernard Sanders over the weekend vowed to continue campaigning and again promised a fight at this summer's party convention in Philadelphia. Published June 6, 2016
Hillary Clinton in danger of losing California as Bernie Sanders makes late surge
Hillary Clinton has the high-profile backers, the lead in delegates and the well-funded organization, yet she is still in danger of losing Tuesday's Democratic primary in deep-blue California, a loss that would send her limping into the party's nominating convention. Published June 5, 2016
Donald Trump’s Mexican judge argument draws Republican criticism
Donald Trump came under fire from all sides -- including from members of his own party -- Sunday for his claim that he is being treated unfairly in court solely because of a federal judge's Mexican heritage. Published June 5, 2016
Donald Trump: Muslim judges might be biased against me, too
Donald Trump said it's "possible" that Muslim judges could be biased against him, just like a judge of Mexican heritage. Published June 5, 2016
Newt Gingrich: Attacking judge’s Mexican heritage ‘one of the worst mistakes Donald Trump has made’
Newt Gingrich said Donald Trump is making a grave error by suggesting a federal judge's Mexican heritage prevents him from doing his job fairly. Published June 5, 2016
Bernie Sanders: Hillary Clinton too quick to rush to war, Iraq vote ‘not just an abberation’
Bernard Sanders on Sunday accused Hillary Clinton of being too quick to rush to war. Published June 5, 2016
Hillary Clinton blames rally violence on Donald Trump: ‘He lowered the bar’
The violence seen at recent Donald Trump rallies largely can be blamed on the Republican presidential candidate himself, Hillary Clinton charged Sunday. Published June 5, 2016
Donald Trump defends temperament, plans response to Hillary Clinton’s foreign policy criticism
Donald Trump defended his temperament and flatly rejected the notion floated by Hillary Clinton that he would lead the U.S. into war. Published June 5, 2016
Clinton: Electing Trump would be ‘historic mistake,’ GOP candidate would lead U.S. into war
Hillary Clinton said Thursday that electing Donald Trump would be a "historic mistake" that would endanger national security and likely lead to war -- but the former secretary of state's own foreign policy record is checkered at best, analysts say, and it's no sure thing that voters will trust her over the Republican billionaire on global affairs. Published June 2, 2016
Clinton fundraising ticks up in May; campaign raises $27 million
After warning supporters that a Donald Trump presidency is a very real possibility, Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign saw its fundraising numbers tick up in May, raising $27 million over the course of the month and starting June with more than $40 million in the bank. Published June 2, 2016
Hillary Clinton’s Wall Street speech transcripts an issue for majority of voters: poll
Despite facing off against billionaire businessman Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton may be the candidate whose ties to Wall Street become a real problem, and a clear majority of voters now say the former first lady should release transcripts of her high-priced private speeches to top financial firms. Published June 1, 2016
Hillary Clinton yet to hold single press conference in 2016
Hillary Clinton is 0-for-2016, having failed to hold any full press conferences this year -- fueling the perception that she is the most guarded major candidate in recent political history, in stark contrast with presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Published May 31, 2016
Natural Resources Defense Council endorses Hillary Clinton
Making its first-ever presidential endorsement, the Natural Resources Defense Council Action Fund on Tuesday backed Hillary Clinton for president, shunning Sen. Bernard Sanders and calling the former first lady "an environmental champion" with the necessary experience to save the planet. Published May 31, 2016
Bernie Sanders takes in Warriors, Thunder Game 7, praises Golden State’s comeback
As he plots his own comeback in California, Sen. Bernard Sanders on Monday night took a break from campaigning and attended Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference finals, watching from the 15th row as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder and capped off an impressive come-from-behind win in the series. Published May 31, 2016
Bernie Sanders targets Hillary Clinton over email scandal
With little shot at capturing the Democratic presidential nomination, Sen. Bernard Sanders finally has seized on Hillary Clinton's email scandal as he mounts a last-ditch effort to swing party superdelegates to his side. Published May 30, 2016
Hillary Clinton campaign begs for donations to stop Donald Trump
Faced with sagging fundraising numbers, Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign admitted it was wrong in assuming GOP nominee Donald Trump couldn't possibly win a general election contest, and that it needs a cash infusion to move beyond a bruising primary and take on the mogul. Published May 29, 2016
Trump ‘really could’ win, a panicked Clinton campaign declares in fundraising email
Faced with sagging fundraising numbers, Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign on Friday appealed to supporters and admitted it was wrong in assuming Donald Trump couldn't possibly win a general election contest. Published May 27, 2016
Hillary Clinton’s inner circle refused to cooperate with investigators in email probe
It wasn't just Hillary Clinton who refused to talk to State Department investigators — her entire top tier of staffers shunned the inspector general's probe into her secret email system. Published May 26, 2016