[RELEASE] Python 2.7.14 release candidate 1

I'm happy to announce the immediate availability of Python 2.7.14 release candidate 1, a testing release for the latest bugfix release in the Python 2.7 series. Downloads of source code and binaries are at https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-2714rc1/ Please consider testing the release with your libraries and applications and reporting any bugs to https://bugs.python.org A final release is expected in 3 weeks. Regards, Benjamin 2.7 release manager (on behalf of 2.7's contributors)