S.A. Miller
Articles by S.A. Miller
Bernie Sanders picks Arturo Carmona, immigration activist, to woo Hispanic voters
Democratic presidential contender Sen. Bernard Sanders on Friday added a director of Latino outreach to his team, as his huge fundraising haul last quarter propels his campaign into a new phase to woo key voting blocs need to win the nomination. Published October 2, 2015
Alan Grayson uses Benghazi committee to wallop Patrick Murphy
The political fight over the Benghazi committee spread Friday to the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Florida, where Rep. Alan Grayson blasted fellow Democratic Rep. Patrick Murphy for voting in favor of creating a "political witch hunt." Published October 2, 2015
Hillary Clinton raises Huma Abedin’s profile within campaign as controversies swirl
Hillary Rodham Clinton has undertaken another mission with her presidential campaign: to rehabilitate the battered image of longtime aide and confidante Huma Abedin. Published October 1, 2015
Joe Biden to skip first Democratic debate: report
Vice President Joseph R. Biden intends to skip the first Democratic presidential debate to be held in two weeks in Las Vegas, delaying his decision about entering the race until later this month, CNN reported Thursday. Published October 1, 2015
Pelosi: Benghazi probe’s focus on Clinton breaks ethics rules
Democrats are trying to shut down the Benghazi investigative committee two weeks before the panel is scheduled to hear testimony, saying a top House Republican unwittingly exposed the political goals of the long-running probe. Published October 1, 2015
Huma Abedin commandeered Hillary Clinton’s private email account
The latest release of former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's private email used for official business revealed that her close aide and confidante Huma Abedin apparently had access to her boss' account. Published October 1, 2015
Hillary Clinton emails increasingly classified; 1 in 20 messages contained secrets
More than 5 percent of the latest batch of emails from former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, released Wednesday, contain classified information -- or twice the rate of the previous releases, raising tricky questions about whether the department is finding more secrets or being more thorough in screening the messages. Published September 30, 2015
Joe Biden can debate Democratic presidential candidates if he enters race by Oct. 13, CNN says
Vice President Joseph R. Biden got some extra room to mull his political future Monday with CNN's announcement that he would be invited to join the first Democratic presidential primary debate if he decides to get into the race as late as the day of the event. Published September 28, 2015
Pope Francis’ message reaches far beyond the Catholic faithful
The outpouring of acclaim for Pope Francis and his message of tolerance and compassion, which he delivered in a historic address to Congress and events in three U.S. cities over the past six days, came from Americans of every religious persuasion -- not just Roman Catholics -- and even from those who are not at all religious. Published September 27, 2015
Hillary Clinton’s private account has more work emails: Officials
State Department officials said Friday that they will turn over to House investigators another batch of former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's emails related to Benghazi that were discovered after a more thorough review. Published September 25, 2015
Bernie Sanders uses Pope Francis in fundraising pitch
Sen. Bernard Sanders used Pope Francis in a fundraising appeal Thursday for his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, telling supporters that he and the pontiff were both pursuing the same social justice agenda. Published September 25, 2015
Children complete scene for Pope Francis
The faces of children dotted the crowd peering up at Pope Francis on a balcony of the Capitol, a presence he gave a special blessing as he greeted the masses. Published September 24, 2015
Immigration activists look for boost from Pope Francis
As tens of thousands of people gathered on the West Front of the Capitol to glimpse Pope Francis, a group of activists chanted and sang in support of citizenship for illegal immigrants. Published September 24, 2015
Hillary Clinton announces Keystone XL pipeline opposition
Former first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton announced Tuesday that she opposes allowing the Keystone XL pipeline to be built. Published September 22, 2015
Martin O’Malley goes gunning for Donald Trump
Democratic presidential hopeful and former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, who has made proposals for tough new gun-control laws a cornerstone of his campaign, on Tuesday accused Donald Trump of "shameless pandering to the National Rifle Association." Published September 22, 2015
Hillary Clinton’s free fall in polls stops amid a charm offensive
After two weeks of Hillary Rodham Clinton's charm offensive to repair her image that has been damaged by the email scandal, her free fall in the polls stopped Monday with a new survey that showed her rebounding to increase her lead over rival Sen. Bernard Sanders. Published September 21, 2015
Hillary Clinton agrees with Ted Cruz: Ben Carson wrong to say Muslims not welcome in White House
Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday joined the growing chorus of rebuke against Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson for saying that a Muslim shouldn't be president of the United States. Published September 21, 2015
Bernie Sanders takes fire from Hillary Clinton allies, Republicans for socialist views
Sen. Bernard Sanders is starting to feel that heat that comes with leading the Democratic presidential race in the key early states, with rivals from both parties slamming him for promoting socialist views that they say are too far left for America. Published September 20, 2015
Pope Francis’ address to Congress poses quandary for lawmakers over lone guest ticket
Presented with the difficult decision of whom to offer his only guest ticket for Pope Francis' historic address to a joint session of Congress, Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez said he was moved by "the spirit." Published September 20, 2015
Bernie Sanders cashes in on Hillary Clinton-backed attacks
Democratic presidential contender Sen. Bernard Sanders cashed in when he came under attack from a super PAC backing rival Hillary Rodham Clinton, netting $1.2 million when he put out a call for donations to help him fight back against "ugly, negative campaigning." Published September 18, 2015
