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DNC Day 4: The World's Most Famous Woman Reintroduces Herself
Hillary Clinton will make history tonight…becoming the first woman to accept the presidential nomination of a major political party. Last night, the current White House incumbent told a cheering convention — and Clinton's husband -- she's ready.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenHillary Clinton will make history tonight…becoming the first woman to accept the presidential nomination of a major political party. Last night, the current White House incumbent told a cheering convention — and Clinton's husband -- she's ready.
Later on the program, are elections almost always a choice between the lesser of evils? We talk about the ethics of "voting your conscience."
Special thanks to Phil Richards for production assistance.
Photo courtesy of the Clinton campaign
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2 storiesTonight in Philadelphia: It's Up to Hillary Clinton
To what started out as a divided convention, President Obama summed up the week's most important message in three words, "Don't boo. Vote." He acknowledged the troubles of some Americans, but said Hillary Clinton is uniquely qualified to continue the progress made during his eight years.
Read the story43 minIs Voting Your Heart Immoral and Unethical?
Many Democrats are still feeling "The Bern," and there are options to Hillary Clinton: Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson and Green Party candidate Jill Stein. Democrats voting for them would be "voting their conscience," rather than picking Clinton as the lesser of two evils. Is that really as moral a choice as it sounds?
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