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Trump slips to second. Can he make his campaign great again?Donald Trump's trend line in polls points down, while Ben Carson’s points sharply up. Here are three things that the business mogul might be doing to counter that.
GOP presidential primary: why wild swings persistWisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s fall off the cliff is almost as interesting as Carson’s meteoric rise, then fade.- How to improve US-Russian relations? Let’s enlist MillennialsAmerican and Russian 'citizen diplomats,' meeting near Washington, concluded it was time for a Millennial dialogue. A top US foreign policy official is all for it.Â
Two Virginia elections test new clout of gun control lobbyAhead of Tuesday's election, gun control advocates have spent big in two Virginia state Senate races, putting the NRA on the defensive. It's a growing trend.Â
Paul Ryan's plan to unify Republicans: 'the vision thing'Speaker Paul Ryan has touted the importance of rallying around ‘big ideas.’ But reaching such consensus will be a huge challenge.
When things get tough, politicians look to the 'amen corner'Campaigns occasionally get compared to religious movements, so it’s not surprising to see the term 'amen corner' in greater use.Â
Bernie Sanders: Why big New Hampshire crowds are '#FeelingtheBern'Rather than the traditional Yankee flinty skepticism for which Granite State voters are renowned, the overflow crowd at Bernie Sanders's campaign event acted like they were attending a giant pep rally.
Candidate mutiny: Has GOP reached turning point on debates?Candidates are frustrated with both the networks and the Republican National Committee over the terms of debates, which are drawing huge audiences.
First LookFred Thompson's integrity won admiration from both sides of political aisleThe actor and former senator was known for his unbending principles and for a remarkable and eclectic career.
Why Jeb Bush wants you to read his e-mail – for $2.99The presidential candidate's new e-book goes on sale Monday, featuring e-mail exchanges during his tenure as Florida governor. Will it improve – or hurt – his reputation as an effective leader?Â
Fred Thompson: Principled lawyer, senator, and Hollywood actorFred Thompson: The Tennessee-trained lawyer, hard-driving Senate counsel at the Watergate hearings, movie and TV actor passed on Sunday. His family said that Thompson had stood on his principles and common sense all his life.
Dynamic duo: Can Paul Ryan and Barack Obama work together?As newly elected Speaker of the House, Rep. Paul Ryan faces a divided party and weak relations with the president.Â- How Hillary Clinton is working to win black voters in the SouthHillary Clinton campaigned in Georgia and South Carolina on Friday and Saturday, refining her pitch to black voters.Â
GOP suspends NBC from hosting debates. What's behind big move?Speaking time at Wednesday's debate was not monitored for fairness, according to an RNC letter, which charged that questions were petty and designed to embarrass contenders.
Republican 2016 race: Why it's getting late earlyTime is growing short. But the Republican field remains in disarray.
Paul Ryan, a Republican leader Millennials could love?As speaker, Paul Ryan represents a changing of the guard and a chance for the GOP to tweak its image. But the underlying challenges haven't changed.
John Boehner, 'normal guy,' exits into the sunsetJohn Boehner's years in the wilderness did not go to waste. He learned to be a legislator par excellence.
Pentagon's top IT official: My money buys Silicon Valley's trust"I spend $36.8 billion a year. That buys a lot of potential trust," said Terry Halvorsen, chief information officer for the Department of Defense, at a breakfast hosted by º£½Ç´óÉñ on Thursday.Â
First LookShould international adoptees be eligible for president? This 10-year-old thinks so.Preteen Alena Mulhern is petitioning Massachusetts lawmakers to pass a resolution asking the US Congress to ensure 'equality for America’s adopted children.'
Republican debate: who won?Marco Rubio did very well. He was ready for an attack by Jeb Bush and he completely schooled his former mentor. But that's no reason to run Bush out of the race.