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Flint water crisis reveals limits of running a state as a businessThe Flint water crisis, for which Gov. Rick Snyder apologized Tuesday during his State of the State address, highlights deeper issues tied to the way governments run states.
Inauguration Day is one year away. Why is it in winter?In the early days of the republic, waiting until a March presidential inauguration was fine. But then the US got bigger, and its problems more involved.
Ted Cruz isn't backing off 'God talk,' even in New HampshirePolitical wisdom has held that religious rhetoric works in evangelical Iowa but not secular聽New Hampshire. But Ted Cruz is not easing up. It's one sign of how presidential campaigns are changing.聽
What role would Sarah Palin play in a Trump administration?Sarah Palin, says Donald Trump, hasn't asked for a specific position in a Trump administration. But what are some of the posts Palin might hold?
Why Sarah Palin's endorsement of Trump makes senseThere are good reasons, in terms of ideology and style, that Sarah Palin has sided with Donald Trump.
Federal deficits are back, big time. Here's what D.C. can do.The federal deficit could top more than $500 billion this year. To address it, Washington needs to 'focus.' But that's not easy.
Iowa's GOP governor opposes Ted Cruz. Will that matter?Terry Branstad's opposition to Cruz come's from left field, and it might suggest that state issues have lost their pull in national elections.
How Hillary snagged the largest LGBT endorsementThe Human Rights Campaign endorsed Hillary Clinton for president Tuesday, favoring Clinton's potential over Sanders' voting history.聽
Why top Republicans are working doggedly to help Bernie SandersThere is some history in both parties when it comes to boosting the stature of an opposition candidate.
Would Trump gain or lose from Sarah Palin support?Donald Trump rarely misses the opportunity for a short-term media storm, but with Sarah Palin's diminished public spotlight and popularity, the move could be risky.
Why the calendar could be Bernie Sanders' greatest Iowa assetThis year's Iowa caucus occurs February. What that means for voter turnout for Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders.
Democratic Party debate: Sanders' passion vs. Clinton's pragmatismHillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders聽tangled repeatedly in Sunday's debate over who's tougher on gun control and Wall Street and how to shape the future of health care in America.
How a crowded Republican field favors Donald TrumpCan anyone stop Donald Trump now? No聽Republican candidate has secured the GOP nomination without winning at least one of the first two states on the calendar.
Sanders gaining in Iowa: Is America finally ready for socialism?As Hillary Clinton's lead recedes in polls for the Iowa caucuses, a new survey shows that a sizable portion of Democratic voters identify as socialists, many of whom support Bernie Sanders. But socialism may not be such a new trend after all.聽
Hillary Clinton faces growing rebellion among white AmericansBernie Sanders was surging ahead of Sunday's Democratic presidential debate. Polls suggest that white voters are the reason.聽
Why Obama wants a new unemployment insurance planOn Saturday, President Obama proposed a new unemployment benefit and wage insurance plan for the 2017 federal budget.聽
Marco Rubio: Trump's 'anger' isn't a plan for AmericaSen. Marco Rubio said Trump's mantra, 'We're gonna make America great,' shouldn't be enough to win voters' support. 'How?' Rubio asked. 'You deserve to know that.'
As primary race tightens, Democrats brace for a messy winterBernie Sanders is surging in Iowa and maintaining an edge over Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire. The next Democratic presidential debate is Sunday.
Obama proposes new unemployment insurance planThe plan would require states to provide wage insurance to workers who lose their jobs and find new employment at lower pay.
How Hillary is deploying Bill Clinton in this campaignBill Clinton reminds voters of a time of economic prosperity. But is he as effective in this presidential campaign?
