Hillary and Tina cover the election of 1876 and US House Rep from California, Duncan D. Hunter.
Hillary’s Story
The disputed election of 1876 was rife with controversy and led to a constitutional crisis. But, when those in power strike a shady deal, they gamble with the Reconstruction movement, which has lasting impacts still felt today.
Tina’s Story
Duncan D. Hunter served as a US House Representative for California beginning in 2008. But, when allegations of campaign finance violations emerge, the Justice Department hunts for answers.
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Hillary's Story
Wikipedia
1876 United States presidential election
Compromise of 1877
Britannica
United States presidential election of 1876
Redeemers
History, Arts, & Archives
The Electoral Vote Count of the 1876 Presidential Election
History.com
How the 1876 Election Tested the Constitution and Effectively Ended Reconstruction--by Sarah Pruitt
Smithsonian
The Ugliest, Most Contentious Presidential Election Ever
Chicago Tribune
Flashback: All the Twists and Turns of the Election of 1876
The Atlantic
The Hayes-Tilden Electoral Commission--by James Monroe, October1893 Issue
Photos
Rutherford B. Hayes--via the Library of Congress (public domain)
Samuel J. Tilden--via the public domain
Political Farce of 1876 Poster--from Library of Congress via Wikimedia Commons
Tina's Story
Wikipedia
Duncan D. Hunter
Times of San Diego
How a 384-Word Story by Morgan Cook Led to Duncan Hunter’s Guilty Plea--by Ken Stone
Duncan Hunter Seeks Delay of Prison Start Till January to Avoid COVID--by Ken Stone
Judge OKs Duncan Hunter Request to Delay Serving 11-Month Sentence--by Ken Stone
Vox
Republican Duncan Hunter is baselessly calling his Mexican-Palestinian-American opponent a “security threat”--by Tara Golshan
New York TImes
Duncan Hunter Sentenced to 11 Months in Prison for Stealing Campaign Funds--by Neil Vigdor
Duncan Hunter Used Campaign Money for Multiple Affairs, Prosecutors Say--by Tim Arango
Duncan Hunter’s Wife, Margaret, Is Sentenced for Stealing Campaign Funds--by Azi Paybarah
Duncan Hunter’s Guilty Plea: Answers to 5 Crucial Questions--by Marvin Webster and Patrick J. Lyons
United States Department of Justice
Congressman Duncan D. Hunter Pleads Guilty to Stealing Campaign Funds
San Diego Union-Tribune
New details of misconduct by former Rep. Duncan Hunter emerge ahead of sentencing--by Morgan Cook and Jeff McDonald
Rep. Duncan Hunter to plead guilty in campaign finance scandal, leave Congress--by Morgan Cook and Jeff McDonald
Associated Press
GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter resigns after corruption conviction--By JULIE WATSON
NBC News
Duncan Hunter appears to blame wife for $250K campaign cash scandal--by Adam Edelman
Track Bill
US Congress Rep. Duncan D. Hunter
KUSI News
Congressman Duncan D. Hunter announces guilty plea on one count of misuse of campaign funds
NPR
GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter To Plead Guilty To Campaign Finance Charge, May Resign--by Jessica Taylor
Photos
Rep. Duncan Hunter (CA-50)--House Creative Sources via Public Domain
Duncan Hunter Courtroom Sketch--screenshot from KPBS Evening Edition via YouTube
KPBS
Duncan Hunter Resignation at News Conference--screenshot from KPBS Evening Edition via YouTube
KPBS
