These updates are an accompaniment to my book The 2016 Presidential Election. As promised I will keep things short and concise so that you can stay up-to-date without taking too much time out of your day.

Recent Election News

Democratic National Convention Held

~        The Democratic National Convention was held July 25th – 28th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

~        During the convention it was made official that Hillary Clinton is the Democratic nominee for the upcoming General Election.

~        Chelsea Clinton was praised for her speech that “humanized” Hillary Clinton.

~        Bill Clinton also spoke about his wife in a well-received speech.

~        Hillary Clinton closed the convention with a speech that focused on reiterating her track record as someone who delivers on policies.

Trump Caused Outrage with Comments about a Convention Attendee

~        Khizr Kahn and his wife Ghazala Kahn are the parents of American soldier, Capt. Humayan Kahn, who was killed in Iraq.

~        Khizr Kahn, accompanied on stage by his wife, made a well-received speech at the Democratic National Convention, during which he heavily criticized Trump.

~        Afterwards Trump made comments wondering why Ghazala Kahn did not speak, questioning whether she was allowed to speak.

~        These comments, which appeared to be in reference to their Muslim religion, caused outrage among both Democrats and Republicans.

More Divide in the Republican Party

~        Trump has refused to endorse House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senator John McCain who are up for re-election.

~        In reference to endorsing Ryan he has stated he is “just not quite there yet”.

~        As for McCain, Trump says he believes he should have done more for veterans after being a soldier in the Vietnam War.

~        Both Ryan and McCain have publicly endorsed Trump for President but both have also criticized him in the past.

President Barack Obama Claims Donald Trump Is Unfit To Be President

~        Speaking from the White House on Tuesday August 2nd Obama said he believed Trump to be “unfit to serve” as President.

~        He stated that he is “woefully unprepared” for the role and wonders why his party was still behind him.

~        He claimed that the party is criticizing Trump for his actions and comments but at the same time still endorsing him.

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