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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.Â
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 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 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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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?
Does Republican debate show Donald Trump has already won?There’s Donald Trump and then there’s Trumpism. The political fate of the former remains unpredictable. The latter may have already carried the day in the GOP.
Ted Cruz takes on 'New York values' – and runs into an angry frayTed Cruz isn’t the first political figure to invoke 'New York values' pejoratively.Â
Lindsey Graham endorses Jeb Bush. Does that matter?Mr. Bush’s campaign is in dire straits and Senator Graham’s support is unlikely to change that. But there are tactical reasons why it makes sense.
GOP debate: Why end of Ted Cruz-Donald Trump 'bromance' mattersThursday night's debate amplified issues that could loom large in the final weeks before voting starts.
Why cities and states are taking lead on paid family leaveNew York's governor, who last year said there was 'little appetite' for paid family leave, this week urged his state to pass a measure. While the issue remains a nonstarter in Congress, a growing number of cities and states are stepping in.
Jeb Bush's new ad is great. It also reveals his campaign's weakness.Jeb Bush has been caught off guard by pockets of American society venting their anger in ways different from any time he can recall.Â