Hillary Clinton

A Republican House Could Elect Clinton President with Some Luck for the Democrats and a Tie in the Electoral College

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If the election results in a tie in the electoral college, a Republican-controlled House of Representatives could pick Hillary Clinton to be president. Yes that’s right, Clinton. And that’s without any of the Republicans voting for her. It’s just another strange possibility in the strangest election season ever. Read entire article here …

2016 Election Countdown: Can Trump Jump Clinton’s Midwest Firewall to Win?

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Donald Trump has been hot on Hillary Clinton’s trail but still lags in the electoral college. If the election is still uncertain, the states that will determine it are more clear. And to win it all, Trump may need to jump Clinton’s Midwest firewall. The long election season has some down to just a few, … Read more

Lessons from the Election: The Decline of Coal’s Political Clout

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Trump bet big that a political strategy attacking President Obama and Hillary Clinton for a “war on coal” would pay off. But if the current polling showing Clinton still ahead in the race turns out to be correct, we will be able to say this ploy was an outright bust. Sort of like placing a … Read more

Election 2016: Seven States to Watch for the Next 6 Days

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2016 Election

Thank goodness the 2016 election is almost over. But many races remain close and their fates to be determined. This applies not only to the presidential race and control of the U.S. Senate, but also several campaigns for governor.

With so many races in play, it’s good to ouseave a list of the best states to follow down the stretch. Here’s my guide to seven states to watch in order of their importance:
(1) North Carolina
(2) Florida
(3) Ohio
(4) New Hampshire
(5) Nevada
(6) Pennsylvania
(7) Indiana

So how will these states affect the results on election day?

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The XYZs of a Clinton Victory: Can Climate Help Clinch a Win?

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Clinton Victory

Hillary Clinton is leading to be the next president according to recent polls, but her campaign still has a lot to do. The only polling that really matters is the polling booth on election day. In a previous blog I noted how Trump could still win. He hopes that the negative campaign he has helped create … Read more

The ABCs of a Trump Victory: Can Dirty Energy Boost His Dirty Politics?

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Don’t kid yourself, Donald Trump could still win. The man who was running even before the first debate has had a bad run since. Still it’s never over till it’s over. Hillary Clinton leads but doesn’t break 50% in polling when third party candidates are included. And more leaks from WikiLeaks await, as undecided voters … Read more

Raising Kaine: Clinton VP Pick Good News for the Environment

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As Hillary Clinton considered the selection of Senator Tim Kaine as her running mate some progressives responded, “Meh.” But based on his history environmentalists should be saying, “Yeh!” Indeed, the NRDC Action Fund rightly called him impressive and the League of Conservation Voters said awesome. So let’s look in more detail at the record. Read entire article here …

Clinton Clinches and Jumps Trump in Polls, as Democrats Act on Climate Change

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Sanders Endorses Clinton

In May Donald Trump took the lead in some national polling after becoming the presumptive Republican nominee for president. Hillary Clinton, mired in her contest with Bernie Sanders, had fallen from her perch as the long-time polling leader and faced an uncertain future. What a difference a few weeks can make in politics. Read entire article here … Read more