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Speaking Politics term of the week: zinger鈥淶inger鈥� is one of many political words originating in the sports world.聽But by 1970, as political discourse became less civil and more confrontational, it turned into a catchy synonym for a barbed quip.
Why don't third parties succeed in US? Maybe it鈥檚 the law.Duverger鈥檚 law is a political theory that says democracies聽with single-member legislative districts and winner-take-all voting tend to favor a two-party system.
Why Trump-Clinton debate may be biggest since Nixon-KennedyMost presidential debates don鈥檛 swing the race, but on Monday night, Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton could be pivotal 鈥� as was the first televised debate in 1960.
First LookCivil rights museum denies Donald Trump's request to visit. Why?A civil rights museum in North Carolina聽said both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are welcome to visit, as is the general public. But there will be no special treatment.
Do 13 true-or-false questions predict a Trump victory?A professor who has accurately predicted the outcome of every American presidential election since 1984 says his model predicts a Republican victory this fall.
Trump suggests inviting Gennifer Flowers to the debate. Crossing a line?A scandal more than two decades old could embarrass Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, but it could also backfire for her opponent.
What do Clinton and Trump need to accomplish in the debates?More than 85 percent of likely voters say their minds are completely made up, according to a recent poll. About 13 percent said they were undecided.
Why geeks say Ted Cruz is wrong about ICANNSen. Ted Cruz is pushing hard for Congress to prevent Obama from relinquishing US authority over the Internet body, citing concerns that it will give China and Russia greater flexibility to censor free speech.
First LookWhat do Americans really think of election coverage?More Americans think that the media are too easy on candidates than in 2012 or 2008, according to a Pew Research Center poll. But they're also more likely to say that 'their' candidates are treated too harshly.
Why Americans see different things when looking at same police videosAn officer was charged with manslaughter in Tulsa, Okla., in one police shooting. In Charlotte, N.C., where the governor declared a state of emergency after violent protests, the police chief said he would not release video in another shooting.- Hillary Clinton takes 'Between Two Ferns' jabs in pant-suit strideWith deadpan humor, she remained remarkably cool as Zach Galifianakis took aim at her pant suits, health, private email server, and job as President Obama's 'secretary' (of State).
Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and the question of temperamentOne top historian says temperament is 'the greatest separator in presidential leadership.' Another says all the best presidents聽had 'first class temperaments.' It's a big question in 2016.
Between Two Ferns: More than 30 million Millennial views of Clinton interviewBetween Two Ferns:聽The Democratic presidential nominee took a series of awkward questions from a deadpanning Zach Galifianakis, but will that be enough to court more young voters? 聽By Monday, it had 47 million views.
Clinton vs. Trump debate prep: How do you 'win' a presidential debate in 2016?Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have shared their preparation strategies for the upcoming first general election debate, prompting the question of which is more important to voters: policy or personality?聽
Why Clinton is seeking the 'disability vote'The 'inclusive economy' that Hillary Clinton speaks about aims to give people with disabilities the economic independence and dignity they are so often denied.
Civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis calls for more federal election observersA change in the Voting Rights Act means only five states are set to have federal observers on Election Day. Why does a civil rights leader and Georgia congressman say more are needed?
First LookMO Senate race: Democratic vet's gun ad goes viral, but can it win votes?Jason Kander, a Missouri senate hopeful, released a video that has nearly a million views of himself assembling a rifle blindfolded while explaining his support for background checks.聽
'West Wing' cast stumps for Hillary 鈥� but do celebrities actually help?The show's final episode aired more than 10 years ago. How politically effective could its cast members prove?
Has Sean Hannity's Trump support crossed the line?Conservative Fox News host Sean Hannity has been a vocal supporter of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, but critics, and now the Fox News network, say he鈥檚 overstepped the bounds of his position.
Will Twitter, Facebook bring new viewers by livestreaming debates?Twitter and Facebook have both announced plans to stream the first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump live on September 26. The viewership will likely break records on traditional TV, and may herald a new era in social media political coverage.
