Tag: HIllary Clinton
The first book about the 2016 election is already out (and it’s by an Atlanta Magazine alum)
On the night of the 2016 presidential election, Thomas Lake was in CNN’s studio in Washington, D.C., watching Wolf Blitzer, Jake Tapper, and the rest of the network’s politics team narrate the craziest story in modern American electoral history. For the past 18 months, he’d been working full-time on a book about the election—a book that audaciously (or insanely, depending on your perspective) was designed to be released just a week after the election. Yes, a week.
Our voices: 17 metro Atlantans explain what Trump’s victory means to them
For the past two days, our photographer and writer traveled across metro Atlanta to talk to people about how they’re feeling after the election, and what a Trump administration will mean for America.
Peach State in Play: What will it mean if Georgia turns blue this election?
Could Georgia’s 16 electoral votes actually go for a Democratic presidential candidate for the first time in 20 years? According to political strategists on both sides of the aisle, the short answer is yes—or, at least, maybe.
Mayor Kasim Reed on what’s in store for the final 15 months of his administration
After speaking on a panel at the 2016 Texas Tribune Festival, Reed spoke with Atlanta magazine about his priorities for the final 15 months in office, the prospects of Georgia going for Hillary Clinton, and when he plans to endorse a candidate in the mayoral campaign to succeed him.
Winning gold and chauffeuring Ali: Memories of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics
Athletes, musicians, local leaders, and metro Atlanta residents share their memories of the games—taking home the gold, chauffeuring Muhammad Ali, collecting pins, riding MARTA, performing for Bill and Hillary Clinton, and more.
Atlanta Must Reads for the Week: Gas station grub, an infamous pedophile, and Latin night at the queer club
The best stories each week about Atlanta, from Atlanta-based writers, and beyond.
After a year on the campaign trail, Donald Trump’s song remains the same
“We've been the dummies for too long,” Trump said. “We have to be the smart country. We have to be the brilliant country.”
Video of the Day: CNN made a 2016 election themed version of Too Many Cooks
In a somewhat puzzling show of corporate synergy, sibling network CNN has released a cover of "Too Many Cooks," the wickedly clever sitcom genre parody that aired on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim.