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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- Bernie Sanders wins new union backing. How's he doing on endorsements?Sen. Bernie Sanders was endorsed by the Communication Workers of America Thursday. Hillary Clinton is probably not shaking.
With Congress voting no gun control, focus shifts to statesStates have already passed dozens of gun control measures, and now, the Obama administration is talking with state executives about how to better enforce gun laws.
Putin praises Trump. An endorsement?Russian President Vladimir Putin had nice things to say about Donald Trump. Mr. Trump has been jocular about Mr. Putin. What's this all about?
First LookAs states mull gun ban for suspected terrorists, New Jersey already leads the wayProponents see proposed inclusion of no-fly lists in background checks for gun sales as common-sense strategy to prevent would-be terrorists from obtaining weapons,聽but privacy and civil-rights advocates have concerns.
Why Sen. Lindsey Graham says a dislike for Obama is 'unhealthy'Democrat and Republican candidates are deeply polarized, but these views are not held by most Americans, study finds.- How Donald Trump has shaken the Republican PartyDonald Trump's success has dramatically highlighted the Republican establishment's problems. Unfortunately, he also highlights how hard it will be to change.聽