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Hillary Clinton This election is a moment is guilty. She of reckoning. It is a choice knows it, the between division and unity, FBI knows it, the between strong, steady people know. leadership and a loose And now it’s up cannon who could put to the American everything at risk.”

people to deliver justice at the ballot box.”

Donald Trump

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Donald Trump through the years Hillary Clinton’s good times, bad times

Win or lose, he Jun 14, 1946: Donald John Trump 1959-64: Attends Oct 26, 1947: Hillary Diane Rodham 1964: Rodham declares is born in Chicago, Illinois. Her father herself a , Foot in door, is born in Queens, New York, one of ve 1946 Military Academy Hugh 1947 “Goldwater Girl ” children of , a builder and real Rodham, a staunch Republican, builds campaigning for right-wing Fred Trump 1966-68: Graduates from successful business, printing and selling textiles. , but he estate developer. His grandfather is University of Pennsylvania’s Barry Goldwater Her mother is a Democrat loses to an immigrant from Germany 1950 Wharton School of Business Dorothy Howell 1960 Lyndon B. Johnson 1971: Takes control of his father’s company. with degree in economics. 1960: Age 13, develops an interest 1969: Rodham writes has shaken US owns Receives medical deferment in politics, canvassing for Republican thesis advocating Trump Management Corporation 1960 but only just more than 14,000 apartments in Brooklyn, to military service during Vietnam War. Richard Nixon in failed 1960 government antipoverty Queens and Staten Island Begins buying properties in Philadelphia campaign against John F Kennedy. programmes should Rodham writes to NASA, asking be changed from within, UNUSUAL CANDIDATE WHO HAS DEPARTED FROM Trump Management sued 1970 Awarded FOR MANY, CLINTON REPRESENTS AN ANTIDOTE TO 1973: 1974-80: how to become an astronaut not by radical action. TRADITIONAL REPUBLICAN FOCUS REMAINS DIVISIVE by Department of Justice for 40-year property tax break TRUMP’S BRAND OF DIVISIVE IDENTITY POLITICS housing discrimination, to renovate rundown 1962: Introduced to Rev. Martin Rodham’s provocative contending that company had Commodore Hotel. Luther King at church youth group graduation speech attracts media attention WASHINGTON WASHINGTON refused to rent or negotiate Newly-named Grand Hyatt BY KERRY BOYD ANDERSON rentals “because of race hotel is Trump’s rst major 1969-73: Studying law BY KERRY BOYD ANDERSON Special to Gulf News and colour”. Trump real estate victory at Yale, Rodham becomes 1970 Special to Gulf News Management counter-sues for campaigner for civil liberties Marries fashion oday, Americans will vote to decide whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump $100 million. Trump settles case 1977: and children’s rights. n November 8, American voters have an opportunity to elect the first wom- model . will be president. In recent days, polls have begun to tighten, reminding without admitting guilt Ivana Zelnickova Earns Juris Doctor degree. an president of the . They have three children, Americans that this particularly tense election season is not over. Goes on †rst date with Hillary Clinton also offers voters an unusual amount of directly relevant Donald Jr., Ivanka and Trump is an unusual candidate. On policy issues, he has departed from the 1979-83: During construction fellow student experience, as a former First Lady, US Senator and Secretary of State. She has of 58-storey more Eric. They separate in 1990, traditional Republican party focus on free trade, instead leading a wave of an- aƒer meeting in library a very high level of name recognition, often a helpful factor for a candidate. T than 200 illegal Polish immigrants a divorce is nally settled O titrade, anti-immigration and anti-establishment sentiment. Yet, he has won over work for below minimum wage. in 1992 1974-78: In just four years, Yet, along with Trump, she is one of the two most unpopular candidates for presi- Republicans who were reluctant to support him, by promising to defend causes such Trump becomes ensnared in voters elect Bill Clinton as state attorney dent in the last few decades; an ABC/Washington Post poll released on Monday found 1982: Receives casino licence from 1975: Marriage of Hillary and Bill gun rights and appointing a conservative justice to the Supreme Court. His campaign’s litigation with Local 95 – labour general and then state governor that “Clinton is seen unfavourably by 60 per cent of likely voters.” Her many years in motto — “Make American Great Again” — has appealed to nostalgic longing among New Jersey Casino Control Commission (CCC) the public eye provide her with deep experience but a lot of perceived baggage, in- union linked to organised crime – 1974: Hillary works as attorney for House 1976: Hillary joins Rose Law Firm certain parts of the population, particularly some older Americans and white men. 1985: Buys casino cluding a long list of what many voters see as political scandals that demonstrate her over back pay and damages Judiciary Committee on Watergate investigation. 1978: Couple become involved in failed While appealing to these groups, Trump has offended many others, including Lati- property in Atlantic City untrustworthiness. Facing impeachment, President Nixon resigns $203,000 Whitewater real estate venture nos, Muslims and African-Americans. 1987: Publishes “The Art from Hilton Hotels for In the Democratic primaries, her main oppo- Perhaps most significantly for his electoral of the Deal” in which he denies 1980 $325 million a‘er CCC nent was Bernie Sanders, a senator from Vermont She doesn’t just 1980: Daughter Chelsea Victoria born, named 1983: Governor Clinton appoints Hillary prospects, he has repeatedly offended many I think there his German heritage, saying that his denies Hilton’s casino who represented a far-left tilt in the Democratic aƒer Joni Mitchell song “Chelsea Morning” 1980 head of Education Standards Committee talk the talk she women — a trend that was considerably wors- will be a split — father was of Swedish descent licence application. party and drew support from many disillusioned walks the walk. ened by the October 7 emergence of a 2005 Access Renames it Trump Marina young voters and liberal Democrats who saw Clin- probably not a 1991-92: Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign 1993: President Clinton tasks Hillary to She’s got plans Hollywood tape in which Trump bragged about 1988: Buys Eastern Air Shuttle for 1990 reform health care. “Hillarycare” attracts ton as too establishment, too closely linked to Wall grabbing women’s private parts. wholly new party Street and too moderate. Clinton won the prima- and she’s got but a real divide $365 million – renames it barrage of †re before being dropped in 1994 In foreign policy, Trump also has deviated from and adds gold-plated bathroom xtures ries, Sanders has since supported her against Don- details.” orthodox positions. He has repeatedly expressed among those 1997: created ald Trump, and polls indicate that she has a very admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin who identify as 2002-08: Trump and business partner 1998 – Lewinsky scandal: It emerges strong lead over Trump among young voters, but and encouraged Russia to hack Clinton’s emails. 1990 Phil Ru†n build Trump International Hotel that President Clinton had sexual liaison her campaign still struggles to inspire enthusiasm Barack Obama | Republican.” in Las Vegas He has said the United States should have tak- & Tower with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. among young and more liberal voters. US President en Iraq’s oil and promises that he would take oil 2004: Bankruptcy #3. Trump Hotels and Investigation leads America is in an anti-establishment mood, ex- from Daesh, but has not provided details on how Casino Resorts les for bankruptcy. Leading into primaries, former model to impeachment pressing anger against political and economic elites. A challenge for Clinton is that this would work. His positions on alliances such Dr Chris Oates | $100 invested in Trump stock in 1995 is now Gennifer Flowers claims she had 12-year aŒair and subsequent many Americans perceive her as one of the political and economic elites. as Nato and nuclear weapons run strongly coun- Associate at Oxford worth $10 compared to $250 on rest of with Clinton. Hillary appears on CBS’ “60 Minutes” acquittal Also, her opponents constantly remind the public about investigations into Bill and Analytica stock market. Company making impassioned defence of Bill. ter to Republican policies. In August, 50 senior Hillary stands Hillary Clinton while they were in the White House, into Clinton’s role as Secretary of emerges as Trump Republican foreign policy experts wrote a public “I love him, and I respect him, and I honour by her man State when the US mission in Benghazi was attacked, and into her use of a personal Opens casino. Entertainment Resorts. letter opposing Trump, saying that “we are convinced that he would be a dangerous 1990: Trump Taj Mahal what he’s been through… if that’s not enough throughout – her server for emails during her time as secretary. These issues have coalesced into a gen- Junk bonds used to nance $1 billion project Reality-TV show President.” for people, then heck – don’t vote for him” approval ratings eralised sense that there is something suspicious about her. More recently, WikiLeaks The Apprentice debuts Nonetheless, polls show that a large majority of Republicans are likely to vote for 1991: Bankruptcy #1. Trump les for Clinton goes on to defeat Republican President climb in wake has released emails hacked from the account of John Podesta, the Clinton campaign Trump. As of October 31, most nationwide polls showed Clinton ahead by 1-5 percent- corporate bankruptcy. Sells his Trump 2000 2005: Marries Melania George H.W. Bush in November election of scandal chairman, in an attempt to hurt the campaign. age points. On October 31, the widely referenced data analysts at FiveThirtyEight gave Princess yacht, Trump Shuttle airline and Knauss, they have one Possibly more damaging, given the timing, on October 28, FBI Director James Comey Clinton a 75.3 per cent chance of winning and Trump a 24.6 per cent chance. 50% ownership in casino son, Barron Trump. 2001-09: Hillary wins US Senate election Feb 2015: Washington Post alleges that said his agency is reviewing some recently discovered emails to see if they might be perti- Whoever wins, Trump already has had a major impact on US politics. He defeated 2000 nent to the previously closed investigation into Clinton’s private server, again raising public 1992: Bankruptcy #2. Trump Plaza Opens Trump University. School shuts in in New York, quickly earning respect from both while Secretary of State, Clinton Foundation 16 other candidates to win the Republican primaries, and Republicans have been unu- casino goes bust a‘er losing more than $550m. 2010. Company faces charges of illegal Democrats and Republicans in Senate accepted huge donations from concerns about Clinton. However, for most Democrats, some independents and a few Re- sually divided about whether to support him. Most Republican leaders have endorsed business practices foreign governments in return for publicans, Clinton represents an antidote to Trump’s brand of divisive identity politics. She Trump les for Chapter 11 bankruptcy 2008: Her †rst bid for Presidency fails when him, but not all, and many who did were reluctant. Trump’s candidacy will reshape lucrative deals has demonstrated a willingness to work with Republicans in the Senate. In the presidential Barack Obama wins Iowa caucuses “pay-for-play” the Republican party, but it is not yet clear how. 1993: Marries Marla Maples. They have debates and other platforms, she has repeatedly shown deep knowledge of policy details a daughter, Ti any. They divorce in 1999 2009-13 – Secretary of State: As America’s Mar – email scandal breaks: New York “I think there will be a split — probably not a wholly new party but a real divide Times reveals that Clinton and colleagues and nuance, from Social Security to foreign affairs. among those who identify as Republican,” said Dr Chris Oates, Associate at Oxford top diplomat she visits 112 countries and Clinton has struggled to do better in polls in part because she is a policy wonk in an becomes one of Obama’s closest advisors communicated via insecure BlackBerry Analytica. Trump’s critics fear that he is undermining America’s democratic norms. phones, using personal server and email election when media has paid little attention to policy proposals. On Friday, President In the presidential debates, he has refused to say that he will accept the results of the Sep 11, 2012: On anniversary of address instead of o—cial state.gov email Barack Obama, while campaigning for her, said, “She doesn’t just talk the talk she election, argued that the electoral system is rigged, and suggested that Hillary Clinton 9/11 attacks, raid on US consulate account while she was Secretary of State walks the walk. She’s got plans and she’s got details.” would be in jail if Trump is president. He has raised concerns about freedom of the 2009: Bankruptcy #4. in Benghazi, Libya kills four As of October 31, most polls showed Clinton ahead by 1-5 percentage points na- press under a Trump presidency, such as by saying that he would make it easier to sue Trump Entertainment Americans, including Ambassador Apr: Clinton announces she will run tionwide. However, the US electoral college system is based on who wins elections in the media. A number of observers, including the Economist magazine, have said that Resorts goes bankrupt Chris Stevens for Presidency for second time the most states, rather than the nationwide popular vote. Much will depend on the Trump represents a “post-truth” or “post-fact” environment, in which a politician 2015: Announces bid Oct 2014: State Department Aug: FBI begins email investigation outcome in key battleground states such as Florida, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. for US presidency in speech need only say things that supporters feel should be true, with no reference to evidence. 1995: Trump Hotels & Casino demands Clinton’s work-related emails Jul 2016: FBI Director It is essential for Clinton’s campaign to ensure high voter turnout among Demo- However, Trump’s supporters like that he is different from most politicians, often view- Resorts goes public on in which he brands Mexican immigrants as part of congressional investigation recommends that no crats, women and minorities in key states. On October 31, the widely referenced data ing his lack of polish as a sign of authenticity. Many believe that, since he has his own New York Stock Exchange, as rapists and drug dealers. Sells Miss into Benghazi security failures. charges be †led against her analysts at FiveThirtyEight gave Clinton a 75.3 per cent chance of winning and Trump wealth, special interests cannot buy his support. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Gi- raising $140 million Universe amid furore over his comments Clinton’s aides provide 30,490 a 24.6 per cent chance. Oct 28: FBI reopens uliani called Trump a “genius” for taking advantage of laws that allowed him to avoid pay- emails – further 31,830 –les regarded Clinton has been a less divisive figure for the Democratic party than Trump has 1996: May 2016: Trump secures majority email investigation before ing personal federal income tax for years. While many minorities see Trump as offensive, as personal are deleted been for Republicans, but the party still faces internal shifts. “I think that for the gen- beauty pageant bought of delegates required to become once again exonerating his supporters see him as fighting a “politically correct” culture; one supporter told the eral election, she has coalesced almost all the Democratic party behind her,” said Dr. by Trump Republican Party Presidential nominee her, 48 hours before election BBC that “other candidates wouldn’t tell you how it is, but he does.” Chris Oates, Associate at Oxford Analytica and a US politics analyst.

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