Disclaimer: This is a Hillary Clinton appreciation thread, which means that most people who come here really like Hillary Clinton. Not just tolerate her because she’s the Democratic nominee, but actually like her. If you have criticisms, please be respectful.
If you missed any Saturday diaries or conversation, click here.
Some good diaries from Saturday and today:
igualdad: Hillary to Bernie Supporters at #NN16: “I’m looking forward to working with you” Updated-Livestream
Adam B: [Updated w/video] Hillary Clinton announcement on money in politics coming at Netroots Nation today
First Amendment: GOP lawmaker calls for public hanging of a Presidential candidate. This is Trump’s GOP.
Lynnedy: It’s time for DEMS and Hillary to take the headlines back. I’m tired of T***p dominating.
teacherken: Yes, she is still ahead
pollwatcher: 3 New Polls, CNN, NBC, ABC, Clinton Leads Them All
While Donald Trump was crashing and burning in his press conference for Mike Pence, Hillary Clinton spoke to Netroots Nation via video conference. The above diaries by Adam B and igualdad cover it well.
On Monday, as Republicans begin their four-day car crash known laughably as the Republican National Convention, Hillary Clinton will address the NAACP Convention and the American Federation of Teachers Convention.
Oh, and the media will no doubt find a way to harp on this, but in all the polls that have come out today, Hillary Clinton continues to lead Donald Trump, in one poll by as many as 7 points.
I’m sure to the morning talk shows, it spells dooooooom. I said previously that I won’t give the polls much credence until after the Democratic convention, and I stick to it. Still, it’s nice to have it confirmed by most markers that she’s ahead.
Finally, this is off topic, but I wanted to make a pitch. If you have the space and the ability to do so, please consider adopting or fostering a pet from an animal shelter near you. You really are saving a life, as so many healthy, sweet, adoptable pets are killed each day to clear space in the shelter.
I might spin this off into a separate weekly feature, but this week, I wanted to highlight
Urgent Pets On Death Row, Inc.
a New York City-based charity that provides information and advocacy about the daily list of dogs and cats on death row in New York City animal shelters. If you live in the Northeast, and are interested in adopting/fostering, I would encourage you to take a look. It provides a wealth of details about what procedures to follow.
You could say that you were saving a life in honor of Hillary. :)
Anyway, keep calm and Hillary on. This is your open thread.
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