Ben Wolfgang
Articles by Ben Wolfgang
Hillary Clinton’s marijuana legalization stance alienates millennials
Like gay marriage, climate change and a host of other issues before it, Hillary Clinton's painfully slow evolution on marijuana legalization has again left the Democratic presidential nominee behind the curve in her own party -- and her position represents a squandered opportunity to potentially win over millennials. Published October 6, 2016
Bernie Sanders: Donald Trump’s campaign is ‘dangerous’ and ‘un-American’
Sen. Bernard Sanders on Thursday said that while neither Hillary Clinton nor Donald Trump are "particularly popular," Mr. Trump stands out for making "bigotry" a cornerstone of his campaign and Mrs. Clinton will ultimately get elected president. Published October 6, 2016
Bernie Sanders blasts Trump’s campaign of ‘bigotry’ and ‘ugliness’
Sen. Bernard Sanders on Wednesday urged voters to reject Republican Donald Trump's campaign of "bigotry" and "ugliness," saying Americans who may be skeptical of Hillary Clinton still must vote for her in order to fight racism, sexism and homophobia. Published October 5, 2016
Hillary Clinton walks tightrope between Obama’s ‘crazy’ policies, change voters want
Polls show voters give President Obama a slight edge in approval ratings, but judge the country is going in the wrong direction -- forcing Hillary Clinton to balance her support for Mr. Obama with a vow to be the agent of change voters are looking for this year. Published October 4, 2016
Donald Trump blames politicians for laws he used to skirt taxes, touts financial ‘talent’
Seeking to right his struggling campaign, GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump defended his tax history Monday, blaming politicians for writing laws he used to avoid hefty tax bills, and vowing to put that financial wizardry to use in the White House. Published October 3, 2016
Hillary Clinton: Trump, Wells Fargo represent the ‘rigged system’ in U.S. economy
Hillary Clinton on Monday assailed Republican Donald Trump as a tax cheat, lumping the billionaire in with embattled mega-bank Wells Fargo and casting both as part of a "rigged system" that's crushing the middle class and exploiting consumers. Published October 3, 2016
LeBron James endorses Hillary Clinton, says she’ll ‘build on the legacy’ of Obama
NBA superstar LeBron James endorsed Hillary Clinton for president Sunday night, writing in an op-ed that the former first lady will "build on the legacy" of President Obama and is the only candidate in the 2016 race who truly cares about education, health care and fighting poverty. Published October 3, 2016
Hillary Clinton proposes 5 million-member ‘national service reserve’ project
Pledging to make public service a hallmark of her would-be administration, Democrat Hillary Clinton proposed Friday a 5 million-member "national service reserve" project that would train Americans to respond to natural disasters, health emergencies and other crises. Published September 30, 2016
Hillary Clinton endorsements by conservative newspapers spark threats, cancellations
Over the past month, traditionally conservative newspaper editorial boards across the country have rejected Donald Trump and instead lined up behind Hillary Clinton -- and some are facing vicious backlashes. Published September 29, 2016
Hillary Clinton hammers Donald Trump on taxes: ‘He hasn’t paid a penny’
Hillary Clinton on Thursday doubled down on her claim that Donald Trump has paid no federal taxes in recent years, telling an Iowa crowd that her Republican foe sets a poor example for the rest of the country. Published September 29, 2016
Clinton, Sanders court millennials with free college plan
Speaking at the University of New Hampshire, Sen. Bernard Sanders and Hillary Clinton -- who waged a bitter battle for the Democratic presidential nomination -- appealed to millennials by pushing free college for most Americans and other liberal policy priorities. Published September 28, 2016
Hillary Clinton reels in cash from international fundraisers
Since announcing her presidential bid last spring, the former first lady's campaign has held at least 34 fundraisers in foreign countries, with another four on the schedule in the coming weeks, according to a tally from the non-partisan Sunlight Foundation. Published September 27, 2016
Hillary Clinton boasts after debate: ‘One down, two to go’
Less than 24 hours after her debate against Republican Donald Trump, a supremely confident Hillary Clinton emerged on the campaign trail Tuesday and made clear she believes she triumphed in the widely anticipated presidential forum. Published September 27, 2016
Anne Holton, Tim Kaine’s wife, campaigning for husband’s ticket
Bill Clinton isn't the only spouse taking center stage for the Democratic presidential ticket. Published September 25, 2016
Hillary Clinton debate strategy against Trump needs altering, analysts say
To be successful in Monday's debate, Hillary Clinton may have to suppress her inner policy wonk. While it goes against the nature of the former senator and secretary of state, scholars said her history shows that she's better off when she avoids the kinds of specific policies and details she excels at. Published September 22, 2016
Hillary Clinton in painfully awkward ‘Between Two Ferns’ interview — ‘I really regret doing this’
In a bid to attract young voters, Hillary Clinton this week appeared on Zach Galifianakis' web series "Between Two Ferns," taking part in a painfully awkward five-minute interview that the former first lady immediately said she regretted. Published September 22, 2016
Hillary Clinton calls Tulsa, Charlotte shootings ‘unbearable’
Hillary Clinton on Wednesday called the recent shooting deaths of black men at the hands of police in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Charlotte, North Carolina, "unbearable" and said the nation can and must do better. Published September 21, 2016
Hillary Clinton’s donations from fossil fuels sector irks environmentalists
Hillary Clinton may have transformed into a climate change warrior, but her campaign war chest is polluted by donations from the fossil fuels sector -- and some green activists say the influx of cash already is casting a dark cloud over her would-be administration and raises doubts about the sincerity of her environmental agenda. Published September 20, 2016
Terror clues sought in New York blast, Minnesota stabbings
Investigators scrambled for clues behind an apparent terrorist explosion that rocked New York on Saturday as the Islamic State claimed credit for a Somali immigrant's stabbing rampage in Minnesota. Published September 18, 2016
Hillary Clinton, top surrogates crank up heat against surging Donald Trump
With her poll lead fading, Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign Sunday tried to fend off a surging Donald Trump by accusing the businessman of inciting violence on the campaign trail and stoking debunked claims that President Obama wasn't born in the U.S. Published September 18, 2016
