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| Clinton: Trump 'appealing to the most ugly impulses in our society' – campaign live | |
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| Next question: about her private email scandal and if she wanted to clarify inconsistencies. | |
| “My answers were truthful,” said Clinton. | |
| “I have acknowledged repeatedly that using two email accounts was a mistake and I take responsibility for that. But my answers to the FBI were truthfully, and I should add, consistent to what I said publicly,” she said. | |
| Then went into a big description about how the classified emails that were sent to her did not have the classified markers on them which would identify them as classified. | |
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| Next question: How do you walk back the deportations and not inherit the title of deporter-in-chief, as President Obama is sometimes dubbed by Latinos? | |
| “We’re not going to be deporting hard working people and breaking up families ... that’s how I’m going to directing the Homeland of Security to act,” said Clinton. | |
| She says she is “optimistic” that enough political will is there and that voters can decide with their votes to support candidates with immigration reform stances. | |
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| First question: how can Hillary Clinton push through immigration reform, when President Obama struggled so much and the House will remain under Republican control? | |
| Clinton’s response: “I’ll start immediately and make it a clear high priority for my administration.” | |
| Said she’s hoping there’s a good chance for a Democratic Senate, pick up some seats in the House and narrow the numbers. She says make a move in the Senate and demand a vote in the House, noting Marco Rubio’s previous push for immigration reform. | |
| “I view the political landscape as increasing favorable for us making this happen,” said Clinton. | |
| She also noted that the executive orders by Obama are not yet killed, since the Supreme Court 4-4 decision simply sent it back to a lower court. | |
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| “As Ida B Wells once said ‘be people must know before they can act, and no educator to compare with the press,’” said Clinton at the NABJ/NAHJ convention in DC. | |
| “It’s a badge of honor when Jorge Ramos [reporter for Univision[ gets thrown out of a press conference for questioning Donald Trump,” said Clinton, noting other reporters have been booted from Trump’s events. | |
| “I hope you keep calling it like you see it. Keep holding all of us to account,” said Clinton. | |
| “Thank you for what you do everyday. Thank you for inviting. I look forward to taking some of your questions,” said Clinton. | |
| She’s taking questions! | |
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| Clinton just asked journalists in DC to compare the priced policies of her and Donald Trump’s policies. An amusing little slip of the tongue though, she said “my hus...” before correcting herself to “my opponent.” | |
| “He’s harking back to the most shameful chapters of our history and appealing to the most ugly impulses in our society,” said Clinton. | |
| She’s specifically noting issues relevant to Hispanic and black reporters - curtailing press freedom, retweeting white nationalists, questioning the credibility of a Mexican-born judge. | |
| 5.45pm BST | |
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| Hillary Clinton is now addressing the National Association of Black Journalists/National Association of Hispanic Journalists convention. She’s speaking about what she’ll do in her first 100 days, including immigration reform and banning jobs asking for whether candidates have a criminal record while applying for a job (a policy that already exists in New York City. | |
| “They can be judged by their skills and talents, not be their past,” said Clinton. | |
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| The ex-CIA director who came out in support of Hillary Clinton today, quit his job as a CBS News analyst so he could make a public political stand. | |
| Michael Morrell has been a CBS News contributor since 2014, but gave notice recently. Today he wrote in the New York Times: | |
| My training as an intelligence officer taught me to call it as I see it. This is what I did for the CIA. This is what I am doing now. Our nation will be much safer with Hillary Clinton as president. | |
| “Yes, essentially, he did make sure to sever ties before doing anything political,” a CBS source told Politico. | |
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| 17:01 | 17:01 |
| The Clinton campaign just released a new attack ad showing the “alarming closeness” between Donald Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin. | The Clinton campaign just released a new attack ad showing the “alarming closeness” between Donald Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin. |
| “We don’t know why Trump praises Putin... we don’t know why Putin praises Trump,” it reads, with footage of Trump speaking about Putin’s “leadership”. | “We don’t know why Trump praises Putin... we don’t know why Putin praises Trump,” it reads, with footage of Trump speaking about Putin’s “leadership”. |
| It shows video of Trump’s advisors ties to Russia and others discussing Trump’s own business ties to the country. | It shows video of Trump’s advisors ties to Russia and others discussing Trump’s own business ties to the country. |
| “We don’t know what’s going on here and Trump won’t tell us,” says the video. | “We don’t know what’s going on here and Trump won’t tell us,” says the video. |
| 4.38pm BST | 4.38pm BST |
| 16:38 | 16:38 |
| Trump admits error on Iran plane claim | Trump admits error on Iran plane claim |
| It’s a rare event when Donald Trump admits he was wrong, but he did this morning. | It’s a rare event when Donald Trump admits he was wrong, but he did this morning. |
| Trump claimed in a rally in Portland, Maine yesterday that he had seen footage of the plane delivering $400 million in cash - sent in euros, Swiss francs and other currencies - to Iran from the United States government, as part of an outstanding claim from a Hague trial. | Trump claimed in a rally in Portland, Maine yesterday that he had seen footage of the plane delivering $400 million in cash - sent in euros, Swiss francs and other currencies - to Iran from the United States government, as part of an outstanding claim from a Hague trial. |
| But today, he admitted that he hadn’t watched money plane footage. Instead, he’d seen video of a plane full of rescued Americans. | But today, he admitted that he hadn’t watched money plane footage. Instead, he’d seen video of a plane full of rescued Americans. |
| The plane I saw on television was the hostage plane in Geneva, Switzerland, not the plane carrying $400 million in cash going to Iran! | The plane I saw on television was the hostage plane in Geneva, Switzerland, not the plane carrying $400 million in cash going to Iran! |
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| Assange denies Russian involvement in Clinton email leak | Assange denies Russian involvement in Clinton email leak |
| Founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange denies that Russia had any involvement in the leak of 20,000 DNC emails just days before the convention took place in Philadelphia, but warns that more emails are to come. | Founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange denies that Russia had any involvement in the leak of 20,000 DNC emails just days before the convention took place in Philadelphia, but warns that more emails are to come. |
| In an interview with RT - a Russian TV news networks funded by the Russian government - Assange said he was speaking after Hillary Clinton made the connection publicly between WikiLeaks and Russia. | In an interview with RT - a Russian TV news networks funded by the Russian government - Assange said he was speaking after Hillary Clinton made the connection publicly between WikiLeaks and Russia. |
| “I think it’s necessary to address what WikiLeaks feels is its perception of its own publication,” said Assange, in a minute video sent by RT. The whole interview will air tomorrow. | “I think it’s necessary to address what WikiLeaks feels is its perception of its own publication,” said Assange, in a minute video sent by RT. The whole interview will air tomorrow. |
| Assange said that because Russian language appeared in the metadata of the documents (the digital information), people assumed it was the Russian government. Assange said: | Assange said that because Russian language appeared in the metadata of the documents (the digital information), people assumed it was the Russian government. Assange said: |
| There are claims that in the metadata (someone’s done a document to PDF conversion, and the, in some cases the language of the computer that was used for that conversion was Russian. So that’s circumstantial evidence that some Russian was involved or someone who wanted to make it look like a Russian was involved. That’s not the case for the material that we released. | There are claims that in the metadata (someone’s done a document to PDF conversion, and the, in some cases the language of the computer that was used for that conversion was Russian. So that’s circumstantial evidence that some Russian was involved or someone who wanted to make it look like a Russian was involved. That’s not the case for the material that we released. |
| The leaked emails showed the DNC actively trying undermine Bernie Sander’s campaign for president, and as a result of the leak chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz - and other other DNC execs - resigned. | The leaked emails showed the DNC actively trying undermine Bernie Sander’s campaign for president, and as a result of the leak chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz - and other other DNC execs - resigned. |
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| Today Hillary Clinton will face a crowd she normally avoids speaking to en masse: journalists. | Today Hillary Clinton will face a crowd she normally avoids speaking to en masse: journalists. |
| At 12pm, she’ll speak at the NABJ & NAHJ convention in Washington DC, which is the biggest annual convention of black and Hispanic reporters. | At 12pm, she’ll speak at the NABJ & NAHJ convention in Washington DC, which is the biggest annual convention of black and Hispanic reporters. |
| Clinton hasn’t held a press conference since December, a fact Donald Trump likes to point out about his opponent regularly. | Clinton hasn’t held a press conference since December, a fact Donald Trump likes to point out about his opponent regularly. |
| “So, it’s been 235 days since crooked Hillary Clinton has had a press conference,” Trump said during a press conference in Miami on July 27. “You, as reporters who give her all of these glowing reports, should ask yourselves why.” | “So, it’s been 235 days since crooked Hillary Clinton has had a press conference,” Trump said during a press conference in Miami on July 27. “You, as reporters who give her all of these glowing reports, should ask yourselves why.” |
| Clinton took a handful of questions from reporters on Sunday, and says she’s done over 300 interviews with the media. | Clinton took a handful of questions from reporters on Sunday, and says she’s done over 300 interviews with the media. |
| Her appearance at today’s convention is not a press conference - and it’s not clear if questions will even be taken - but with that many reporters, it might be hard to ignore them. | Her appearance at today’s convention is not a press conference - and it’s not clear if questions will even be taken - but with that many reporters, it might be hard to ignore them. |
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| Ex-CIA director Morrell endorses Clinton | Ex-CIA director Morrell endorses Clinton |
| Martin Pengelly | Martin Pengelly |
| In another blow to the Trump campaign, the former acting CIA director Michael Morrell has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president – and detailed his reasons for thinking Donald Trump would, should he fill the role, make the US less safe. Writing an op ed for the New York Times, Morrell first details his qualification for making such a call. It is quite convincing: | In another blow to the Trump campaign, the former acting CIA director Michael Morrell has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president – and detailed his reasons for thinking Donald Trump would, should he fill the role, make the US less safe. Writing an op ed for the New York Times, Morrell first details his qualification for making such a call. It is quite convincing: |
| During a 33-year career at the Central Intelligence Agency, I served presidents of both parties – three Republicans and three Democrats. I was at President George W Bush’s side when we were attacked on September 11; as deputy director of the agency, I was with President Obama when we killed Osama bin Laden in 2011. | During a 33-year career at the Central Intelligence Agency, I served presidents of both parties – three Republicans and three Democrats. I was at President George W Bush’s side when we were attacked on September 11; as deputy director of the agency, I was with President Obama when we killed Osama bin Laden in 2011. |
| Then he discusses his own political leanings: | Then he discusses his own political leanings: |
| I am neither a registered Democrat nor a registered Republican. In my 40 years of voting, I have pulled the lever for candidates of both parties. As a government official, I have always been silent about my preference for president. No longer. On November 8, I will vote for Hillary Clinton. Between now and then, I will do everything I can to ensure that she is elected as our 45th president. | I am neither a registered Democrat nor a registered Republican. In my 40 years of voting, I have pulled the lever for candidates of both parties. As a government official, I have always been silent about my preference for president. No longer. On November 8, I will vote for Hillary Clinton. Between now and then, I will do everything I can to ensure that she is elected as our 45th president. |
| His reasons for his decision, subsequently explained, are what you might have imagined they might be: | His reasons for his decision, subsequently explained, are what you might have imagined they might be: |
| First, Mrs Clinton is highly qualified to be commander in chief. I trust she will deliver on the most important duty of a president – keeping our nation safe. Second, Donald J Trump is not only unqualified for the job, but he may well pose a threat to our national security. | First, Mrs Clinton is highly qualified to be commander in chief. I trust she will deliver on the most important duty of a president – keeping our nation safe. Second, Donald J Trump is not only unqualified for the job, but he may well pose a threat to our national security. |
| Morrell then emphasises two reasons he thinks Trump poses such a threat: his apparent susceptibility to and constant praise for Vladimir Putin of Russia – “a career intelligence officer” who Morrell says, in as many words, has been playing Trump like a violin – and his proposed ban on Muslims entering the country. In lieu of copy-and-pasting the whole piece, which is tempting, here’s the ending: | Morrell then emphasises two reasons he thinks Trump poses such a threat: his apparent susceptibility to and constant praise for Vladimir Putin of Russia – “a career intelligence officer” who Morrell says, in as many words, has been playing Trump like a violin – and his proposed ban on Muslims entering the country. In lieu of copy-and-pasting the whole piece, which is tempting, here’s the ending: |
| In fact, many Muslim Americans play critical roles in protecting our country, including the man, whom I cannot identify, who ran the CIA’s Counterterrorism Center for nearly a decade and who I believe is most responsible for keeping America safe since the September 11 attacks. | In fact, many Muslim Americans play critical roles in protecting our country, including the man, whom I cannot identify, who ran the CIA’s Counterterrorism Center for nearly a decade and who I believe is most responsible for keeping America safe since the September 11 attacks. |
| My training as an intelligence officer taught me to call it as I see it. This is what I did for the CIA. This is what I am doing now. Our nation will be much safer with Hillary Clinton as president. | My training as an intelligence officer taught me to call it as I see it. This is what I did for the CIA. This is what I am doing now. Our nation will be much safer with Hillary Clinton as president. |
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| Good morning, and welcome to the Guardian’s campaign liveblog. | Good morning, and welcome to the Guardian’s campaign liveblog. |
| Donald Trump’s no good very bad week continues, with more Republicans declining to support their nominee and calling for him to drop out. A Politico panel of GOP activists and insiders from 11 swing states said they wanted Trump to fire himself – but the candidate is ignoring it all. | Donald Trump’s no good very bad week continues, with more Republicans declining to support their nominee and calling for him to drop out. A Politico panel of GOP activists and insiders from 11 swing states said they wanted Trump to fire himself – but the candidate is ignoring it all. |
| President Obama refuses to answer question about Iran terror funding. I won't dodge questions as your President. https://t.co/jsAMGO3s4P | President Obama refuses to answer question about Iran terror funding. I won't dodge questions as your President. https://t.co/jsAMGO3s4P |
| Trump is trying to turn things around with an announcement on Friday morning of the Trump Economic Advisory Council, after Thursday’s news that he is heading to Detroit on Monday for a big economic speech. | Trump is trying to turn things around with an announcement on Friday morning of the Trump Economic Advisory Council, after Thursday’s news that he is heading to Detroit on Monday for a big economic speech. |
| He promises to discuss: | He promises to discuss: |
| Americans will have two choices presented to them this November, to stay on the same path that has cost Americans millions of jobs, and declining incomes, or change that can finally allow Americans to reach their potential and become great again. | Americans will have two choices presented to them this November, to stay on the same path that has cost Americans millions of jobs, and declining incomes, or change that can finally allow Americans to reach their potential and become great again. |
| Today’s job report, however, shows the US added 255,000 jobs in July, with unemployment remaining steady. | Today’s job report, however, shows the US added 255,000 jobs in July, with unemployment remaining steady. |
| Trump’s campaign said his group of counsellors is “comprised of some of the top economists in the country as well as the most successful industry leaders in finance, real estate and technology”. | Trump’s campaign said his group of counsellors is “comprised of some of the top economists in the country as well as the most successful industry leaders in finance, real estate and technology”. |
| They are: Steve Roth (real estate billionaire), Harold Hamm (billionaire oilman), Howard Lorber (real estate executive), Steven Mnuchin (banker and film director), Tom Barrack (real estate investor), Stephen M Calk (banker), John Paulson (hedge fund billionaire), Andy Beal (banker) and Steve Feinberg (hedge fund billionaire). Plus, the following as advisers: David Malpass, Peter Navarro, Stephen Moore and Dan DiMicco. | They are: Steve Roth (real estate billionaire), Harold Hamm (billionaire oilman), Howard Lorber (real estate executive), Steven Mnuchin (banker and film director), Tom Barrack (real estate investor), Stephen M Calk (banker), John Paulson (hedge fund billionaire), Andy Beal (banker) and Steve Feinberg (hedge fund billionaire). Plus, the following as advisers: David Malpass, Peter Navarro, Stephen Moore and Dan DiMicco. |
| In today’s movements: | In today’s movements: |
| Thanks for joining us. | Thanks for joining us. |