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Donald Trump crushes new poll. But there are reasons for cautionDonald Trump is leading with 39 percent of the GOP primary vote. But with primaries about to begin, the dynamics could shift in several important ways.聽
Washington Post pulls cartoon of Ted Cruz's daughters. Overreaction or fair?The Washington Post has retracted a cartoon that showed Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz as Santa and his daughters as monkeys. The attempt to attack Senator Cruz has 'backfired spectacularly.'聽
First LookGov. removes Kim Davis' name from Ky. marriage licenses: fair compromise?The new Kentucky governor has removed the names of clerks from marriage licenses so these public officials can fulfill their legal duty without appearing to sanction same-sex marriage over their religious beliefs.
Secret Service agent's gun, badge stolen. Agency 'in crisis'?Underlying the agency鈥檚 troubles is a workforce that has had to do much more with much less, according to a congressional report this month.
What about Trump's policies? An analysis of his tax plan.A new analysis of Donald Trump's tax plan notes some interesting ideas, but takes issue with the accuracy of its claims.
Trump and Cruz vie for lead in polls but avoid attacking each otherDonald Trump and Ted Cruz are going to have to face off at some point. If and when it happens, it could be the decisive moment that allows one of them to rise even further or impels the fall of both.聽
How Saturday debates protect Hillary ClintonThe last Democratic debate marked a low point for debate viewership in this campaign cycle. Critics say that that the Democratic National Committee is putting its thumb on the scale to help the front-runner.
Trump's crude comment reveals his biggest problem: women votersIf Trump ran against Hillary Clinton, he would lose badly, according to polls, and his margin of defeat would be entirely accounted for by his unpopularity with women.
Dropping the voting age to 16: good intentions, bad ideaMost young people do not know enough to cast an intelligent ballot.聽Older people also have gaps in civic knowledge, but they learn through life experience.
Lindsey Graham quits GOP race. Greek chorus exits?Lindsey Graham appeared to become resigned to, even revel in, being the race鈥檚 meta-commentator, warning against the dangers of Trump and Cruz.
Obama says Trump is 'exploiting' worker fears. True?The fact that such a large constituency finds Trump so appealing means no one else is effectively addressing the deep-seated grievances of an important group of US society.
In battle against ISIS, do Donald Trump's words matter?Hillary Clinton said so Saturday. Experts pushed back on her comment, but they do say that the Islamic State feeds on 'every sign of overreaction, of division, of fear.'聽
Why does President Obama always go to Hawaii for Christmas?For President Obama, Christmas means returning to the islands of Hawaii for the holidays.
Ben Carson bests Donald Trump on FacebookBen Carson, who boasts more than 5 million Facebook 'likes,' just surpassed front-runner Donald Trump to become the most popular GOP presidential candidate on Facebook. Is that enough?
San Bernardino families get a hug from the president. Enough?When President Obama approached the table where Mandy Pifer was sitting, he said, "Words aren't enough. How about a hug?"
Jeb Bush launches a December offensive. Is he too late?The Bush team's anti-Trump web ad, 'Chaos Candidate,' aims to build on what they see as their candidate鈥檚 strong performance in this week鈥檚 debate.聽
First LookIs the DNC tilting toward Hillary Clinton over Bernie Sanders?Bernie Sanders campaign manager says the Democratic National Committee is聽'actively attempting to undermine' Bernie Sanders's bid for president.
DNC data breach: What could it mean for Bernie Sanders?After a data breach, the Democratic National Committee on Friday suspended the Sanders campaign's access to party voter data. Is DNC after Sanders?
Why deficit hawks are missing in action on budget, tax billsThe House approved a $1.1 trillion spending bill Friday, as part of a year-end deal that includes a package of tax breaks that passed Thursday. The Senate approved the legislation Friday, 65 to 33.
Sarah Palin must love this Republican primary, right? You betcha.Sarah Palin, grand dame of the tea party movement and pioneer of blue-collar Republican populism, looks over the Republican primary with satisfaction.聽
