For four decades, Mrs. Clinton has listened to and spoken for children and the poor. Mrs. Clinton moved it a big step closer this week, as she became the first woman nominated for the presidency by a major party. Such questions are, if anything, even sharper for Mrs. Clinton. At a moment when political discourse is divisive and dark, Mrs. Clinton acknowledged stiff challenges but summoned optimism in her call Thursday night for Americans to work together. Mrs. Clinton’s rise has not been smooth or particularly graceful.

Source: New York Times July 29, 2016 04:07 UTC