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Rand Paul, Chris Christie ... and a 2016 campaign about national security?In the record-setting GOP debate Thursday, the most interesting and impassioned moments were about global security. Is it a sign that America鈥檚 political center of gravity is shifting overseas, and away from pocketbook issues?
Will Donald Trump slap at Megyn Kelly be his downfall?After the Fox News moderator asked him about disparaging comments he's made about women's appearance, Trump kept the argument going after hours via his Twitter feed.
At debate, tough immigration talk shows GOP challenge in winning Latino votesIn discussing immigration at the GOP debate, the candidates emphasized border security 鈥� an appeal to the Republican base that may alienate the growing Latino vote.
N.H. cuts Planned Parenthood funds, as new abortion fight moves to statesIn addition to talk of removing state funding for Planned Parenthood, officials in 13 states have聽launched investigations into whether the clinics are following regulations.
Why this GOP presidential debate has a different lookThe presidential debates Thursday show a new face of the GOP, with a woman and several Spanish speakers, among many, many others.
CNN to host first of six Democratic presidential debates. Is it enough?The O'Malley and Sanders campaigns are both pressing for more debates.聽
The final hours: How GOP candidates are gearing up for the first debatePlaying solitaire, going to mass, and visiting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are just a few pre-game relaxation strategies used by top Republican candidates.聽
What questions do you want to hear at GOP debate?If you could pose a question to the candidates, what would you ask?
Can John Kasich break out of the GOP pack? He deserves toOf the current governors running, Kasich comes from the most important electoral state, has the highest approval ratings, and has done the most to turn his state around.聽His deep House experience actually produced results.
'Winning' the GOP presidential debate: What does that mean?The first rule of winning the GOP presidential debate Thursday is not to be the big loser. After that, it has to do with making a splash to get donors excited.聽
Why the first Republican presidential debate mattersPeople will be watching, because, well, Trump. But beyond that, Thursday's Republican presidential debates are meaningful 鈥� perhaps even more so than the early Election 2012 versions 鈥� for several reasons.
For first debate, how do you solve a problem like Donald Trump?How will the other candidates handle wild card Donald Trump at tonight's Republican presidential debate in Cleveland?
Why the vote to defund Planned Parenthood failedA fifth graphic video was released from Houston Tuesday, one day after a Senate vote to defund Planned Parenthood failed.
First LookFBI investigating security of Hillary Clinton emails: How does it affect her campaign?The Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into the security of the private email server that Hillary Clinton used when she was secretary of state.
In coal-mining Kentucky, shock and dismay over Clean Power Plan's new targetsKentucky was on track to meet an earlier proposed target in the Clean Power Plan. Now the state, which has lost thousands of coal-mining jobs in recent years, plans to fight the final, more stringent rule in the courts.
Here's who made the cut for Thursday's GOP debateFox News has announced the 10 Republican presidential contenders who will take part in Thursday's debate.聽
Are white women abandoning Hillary Clinton?In June, white women were more likely to view Hillary Clinton favorably than unfavorably. By July, only 34 percent of white women saw her in a positive light, while 53 percent had a negative impression of her.
Will Joe Biden run? Can he win?A Biden candidacy will generate quite a bit of media coverage, much of it initially positive, from a grateful media corps. But there鈥檚 no evidence now suggesting that he could beat Clinton.
Is Clinton capitalizing on Bernie Sanders's 'black problem'?Could Sen. Bernie Sanders's populist campaign be undone by a lack of support from black communities?
Will Republicans shut down the government over Planned Parenthood?The Senate defeat of a bill to defund Planned Parenthood could lead to another Republican-led government shutdown, but the idea has few advocates.