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Today is not Presidents Day. So let's all stop pretending it is.Happy George Washington's Birthday! Presidents Day is not a federal holiday. Even if the makers of the SAT think it is.聽
Eric Garner's daughter backs Bernie. Will ad win over black voters?Erica Garner stars in a new four-minute campaign ad for Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, in an effort to spread Sanders's millennial success across all races.聽
What to watch for in Saturday's Republican debateAs six Republican candidates prepare for the South Carolina primary, Saturday night debate viewers should watch for fights on topics as different as immigration policy and personal character.
Calling mom: Why Jeb Bush's campaign is now a family affairJeb Bush seeks to build on his rebound in New Hampshire by opening up his family tree 鈥� and two generations of successful campaign winners 鈥� in the South Carolina primary.聽
Ted Cruz on immigration: How his views have shiftedThe change of heart on immigration reflects Ted Cruz's small but important shift to the right on one of the presidential race's hottest issues.
What happens if Donald Trump wins big in South Carolina?Despite Palmetto State polling, establishment insiders still think Donald Trump won't grab the nomination, but, if so, when will he stop winning?
What's Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders's new pet phrase?Thursday night's Democratic debate highlighted a trending tic among politicians. Here's what is and what it really means.
First Look'Right to work' is now law of the land in more than half of US statesLaws banning companies from requiring workers to pay union dues as a condition of employment have gained popularity in recent years among Republicans-dominated state legislatures. On Friday, West Virginia became the 26th state to join those ranks.
Happy Abraham Lincoln's Birthday! Now get back to work.A few states celebrate Feb. 12 as a special day of recognition, but Lincoln鈥檚 Birthday is not now and never has been a federal holiday. Here's why.
Clinton vs. Sanders: Who can hug Obama tighter?As the Hillary Clinton-Bernie Sanders battle moves to more diverse states, President Obama's link to minority voters looms large.
How Hillary Clinton lost young (white) womenAs the Clinton campaign turns its attention to South Carolina, its drubbing in New Hampshire suggests Hillary Clinton's feminist credentials simply don't appeal to young women.
Ted Cruz uses dolls to call Donald Trump liberal. Will that work?The Texas Senator's latest ad campaign is amusing, but it seems his line of attack on the billionaire as a closet liberal is wearing thin.
Are 'superdelegates' Hillary Clinton's secret weapon?The purpose of superdelegates was to save voters from political suicide, and while they have tended to follow public voting patterns in recent elections, 2016 could be different.
Monitor BreakfastGOP's response if Trump is nominee: At least we're not socialistsRepublicans looking to retain the Senate are confident they can do so, no matter who the GOP presidential nominee is.聽
Are Jewish voters feeling the Bern? Not really.If elected, Bernie Sanders would be the first Jewish president. But voters of all faiths probably don't care about that.聽
How Bernie Sanders could win over black voters in South CarolinaHillary Clinton has enjoyed strong support from black voters, but she may be feeling the heat as Sen. Bernie Sanders garners increasing support from African-Americans who support his message of reducing income inequality.- How well do you know Ted Cruz? Take our quiz.
Sen. Ted Cruz has been called an 'outsider insider,' an establishment candidate popular among evangelical 海角大神s and tea party Republicans. He has been labeled a 'true conservative,' often challenging members of his own party. How well do you know presidential hopeful Ted Cruz?
What happened to Carly Fiorina's presidential hopes?Much about the 2016 campaign has bewildered pundits, but the rise and fall of Carly Fiorina fit a classic pattern.聽
Trump, Sanders win in N.H. Democratic, Republican Parties lose.The 2016 election thus far has shown that party elites aren鈥檛 all-powerful 鈥� and they ignore restiveness in voter ranks at their peril.
Can Rubio leave New Hampshire behind?Behind Marco Rubio's fifth-place finish in New Hampshire was a deeper question: Is he too inexperienced?