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At the RNC, Hispanic Chamber endorses Clinton

Jul 20, 2016
The group's president says the Trump campaign is becoming “frankly scary."
The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's decision to endorse a presidential candidate is an unusual move.
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What Clinton really needs from the Sanders endorsement

Jul 12, 2016
Bernie's supporters are just the demographic Clinton needs.
Bernie Sanders introduces presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton at Portsmouth High School July 12, 2016 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Sanders endorsed Clinton for president of the United States.
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RNC’s sponsorship woes continue with failed Uber deal

Jul 8, 2016
The list of companies with a reduced presence, or no presence, at this year’s convention grows.
A GOP logo from 2000. The party has had trouble raising money from sponsors for its 2016 convention.
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Election money starts to flow down the ballot

Jul 8, 2016
Democrats and the GOP are ramping up for congressional fights all over the country.
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump arrives at the Republican National Committee's headquarters for a meeting with House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and House Republicans on Thursday in Washington, D.C. Trump could help unify a strategy for some Democrats.
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Why presidential candidates don't want your money

Jul 4, 2016
Experts say a fund to publicly finance the campaign is now largely irrelevant.
Democratic presidential candidate, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton greets supporters during a campaign rally at Sacramento City College on June 5, 2016 in Sacramento, California.
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Trump draws criticism from usual GOP backer

Jul 1, 2016
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce traditionally supports the Republican candidate for president.
 Donald Trump speaks to guests during a policy speech during a campaign stop at Alumisource on Tuesday in Monessen, Pennsylvania.
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Why a trade war would be particularly bad for California

Jun 6, 2016
As California's voters turn out for Tuesday's primary, a trade war worries many.
Almonds grow on a tree located in Firebaugh, California. Forty percent of produce from California farmers gets sold overseas.
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Why we're in the mood to spend a little more

May 31, 2016
Consumers are confident about the economy. For now.
Personal spending is up 1 percent for April.
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That Trump vs. Sanders debate is already off

May 27, 2016
Too good to be true? Debatable, but it's not happening either way.
Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders waits to be introduced at an event sponsored by Institute of Politics at the University of Chicago on September 28, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. 
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Trump reignites a long-standing debate on trade

May 27, 2016
There are lots of reasons to care if there's a trade war.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign stop at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts on May 2, 2016 in Carmel, Indiana.
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