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Kelly Riddell

kriddell@washingtontimes.com

Kelly Riddell is a former columnist and commentary writer for The Washington Times.

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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton meets with staff at the Hillary for Iowa Office in Des Moines, Iowa, Monday, Feb. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Hillary Clinton plays up underdog status: We got our work cut out for us

Hillary Clinton is playing up her underdog status in New Hampshire, with campaign manager Robby Mook sending an email to supporters on Wednesday saying Mrs. Clinton's team has their "work cut out" for them after rival Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont raised $3 million after the Iowa caucus.

February 4, 2016
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during a Democratic primary town hall sponsored by CNN, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in Derry, N.H. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Hillary Clinton defends Wall Street ties with series of rationalizations

Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton seemed unprepared to answer a question on the hundreds of thousands of dollars she has received in paid speeches, the majority from Wall Street firms, despite this being a constant line of attack from rival Sen. Bernard Sanders.

February 3, 2016
"We're trying to force a bill to keep these government agencies from continuing this practice, which has slowed but has not stopped," said Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, Missouri Republican. "We're serious about this process; we're going to keep watching, keep looking until we get this stopped." (Associated Press)

Operation Choke Point asphyxiating payday lenders

Greg Palmer and his partner opened their first Dollar Smart store in Oxnard, California, in 1999, eventually growing into a seven-shop chain that employed 75 people, providing payday lending, auto financing loans, wire transfers and money orders to the unbanked community.

February 3, 2016
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, accompanied by her daughter Chelsea Clinton, speaks at the African American Festival, I'll Make Me a World Celebration Day at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Hillary Clinton features Eric Holder in new South Carolina ad

After securing a narrow margin of victory in Iowa, and running behind in the polls in New Hampshire, Hillary Clinton is rolling out a new advertisement in what her campaign views as their firewall in South Carolina featuring former Attorney General Eric Holder.

February 2, 2016
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton sits on stage with Attorney General Eric Holder as they participate in an International Strategy for Cyberspace event in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on May 16, 2011. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Eric Holder featured in Hillary Clinton ad airing in South Carolina

After securing a narrow margin of victory in Iowa, and running behind in the polls in New Hampshire, Hillary Clinton is rolling out a new advertisement in what her campaign views as their firewall in South Carolina featuring former Attorney General Eric Holder.

February 2, 2016
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton takes a question from a member of the audience during a campaign event at the Knoxville School District Administration Office, Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, in Knoxville, Iowa. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

State Department declares 22 Hillary Clinton emails ‘top secret’

The State Department said Friday it is withholding 22 emails from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's email account for containing "top secret" material, and another 18 messages she exchanged with President Obama, saying those are privileged communications.

January 29, 2016
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Democratic National Committee Chair (Associated Press) **FILE**

Debbie Wasserman Schultz under fire from Democrats

Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is under fire from liberal groups nationally and from progressive Democrats back home in Florida for her handling of the presidential campaign and the party's finances.

January 28, 2016
With polls showing the Iowa caucus win by a nose, super PACs for Ted Cruz want to see him in a one-on-one debate with Donald Trump and are pledging money for veterans to do so. (Associated Press/File)

Ted Cruz, Donald Trump trade debate barbs on Twitter

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump and his closest rival in the polls, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, both took to Twitter Wednesday afternoon to exchange barbs about Mr. Trump's threat not to participate inThursday night's debate hosted by Fox News.

January 27, 2016