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DePaulia editors predict election outcomes

DePaulia editors predict election outcomes

Brenden Moore and Ben Gartland November 8, 2016

Political Editor Brenden Moore and Sports Editor Ben Gartland predict today's Electoral College and U.S. Senate outcome. Check it out: Brenden Moore, political editor — Clinton 341, Trump 197; Democrats...

Elected officials representing DePaul and surrounding areas join students for a get out the vote rally on the Lincoln Park campus. (Brenden Moore/The DePaulia)

Quigley, Schakowsky lead GOTV rally on quad

Brenden Moore November 8, 2016

U.S. Reps. Mike Quigley and Jan Schakowsky headlined a get out the vote (GOTV) rally on the Lincoln Park Quad Monday afternoon, ginning up enthusiasm ahead of both Election Day and a campus event...

Dold, Schneider face off in 10th district rematch

Brenden Moore November 1, 2016

With Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump polling terribly low in suburban areas around the country, GOP congressmen have been faced with headwinds so strong, it may hand the Democrats a previously...

At height of popularity, Obama steps away

At height of popularity, Obama steps away

Ben Gartland October 31, 2016

With the Presidential election eight days away, the focus on who will be the 45th President of the United States is the biggest topic in the nation. Eight years ago, the United States faced a similar question...

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton takes the stage to give her acceptance speech during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Thursday, July 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

EDITORIAL: With Vincentian values in mind, Clinton for president

Editorial Board October 31, 2016

On Nov. 8, the American people will vote to elect a new president. They’ve heard the ads, the sparring matches that were called debates and they’ve expressed their opinions of the candidates, openly...

Quiz: Which political scandal are you?

Quiz: Which political scandal are you?

Danielle Harris, Former news editor October 30, 2016

There has been no shortage of scandal this election season. At times, one feels as if they have been transported to an episode of House of Cards, Veep or, well, Scandal! But, as unrelatable as many find...

Rauner, Madigan fight proxy war in statehouse races

Rauner, Madigan fight proxy war in statehouse races

Brenden Moore October 30, 2016

In the shadow of an unbelievable presidential campaign and a high profile senate race, a proxy war that could determine how the state is governed the next two years is underway between Gov. Bruce Rauner...

DePaul students John Minster and Jack McNeil debate Monday night. (Courtesy of Evan Keller)

College Dems, GOP debate at DePaul

Brenden Moore October 25, 2016

Sparks flied Monday night as college Democrats and college Republicans from around the state descended on DePaul to debate the issues just weeks before the election. The debate, the first ever jointly...

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump shake hands during the presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. (Joe Raedle/Pool via AP)

LIVE BLOG: Clinton, Trump face off in final debate

Brenden Moore October 19, 2016

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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump shake hands during the presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. (Joe Raedle/Pool via AP)

LIVE BLOG: Clinton, Trump meet in high stakes second debate

The DePaulia October 9, 2016

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off for the second of three debates. The stakes could not be higher for Trump, who's still reeling after a hot mic in 2005 caught him bragging about committing sexual...

U.S. Senate candidates Rep. Tammy Duckworth and Sen. Mark Kirk shake hands after their debate on Monday Oct. 3, 3016 in the Chicago Tribune editorial board room. (Nancy Stone/Chicago Tribune via AP)

Duckworth reports $4.1 million third quarter haul, polls ahead of Kirk

Brenden Moore October 7, 2016

Rep. Tammy Duckworth’s campaign for U.S. Senate raised a solid $4.1 million in the third fundraising quarter, the campaign announced Thursday. The number caps a good week for the campaign, which...

Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger appears in her first campaign ad, where she touts her "No budget, no pay" proposal. (Leslie Munger/Youtube)

Comptroller’s race heats up as Munger cashes in

Brenden Moore October 6, 2016

The special election for Illinois comptroller is finally heating up as incumbent Leslie Munger (R), recently awash in cash from allies of Gov. Bruce Rauner, floods the airwaves with ads introducing...

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