Bringing Bill Clinton 'Victims' to the Debate Flopped
The charges of Paula Jones and other women have been aired for years, and it's new information that matters in campaigns.
Round 2: The I-Need-a-Shower Debate
With campaign in free fall, Trump turns ugly, accusing Bill Clinton of assault and threatening to jail Hillary Clinton.
The Republican Crack-Up Over Trump Won't End Soon
The party's split will need repair, regardless of what happens in November.
Why Clinton, Trump Should Brace for Hurricane Matthew
The politics of disasters and how they've helped and hurt the Clintons and Bushes.
Pence's Steady, Solid Performance Prevails in Debate
His vice presidential debate against Tim Kaine turned out to be anything but boring.
Politicians Pounce on Report of Trump's Cuba Foray
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, Sen. Marco Rubio, and Sen. Robert Menendez are among the dozens of politicians responding to Kurt Eichenwald's investigation into a Trump Hotels-funded trip to Cuba.
How Hillary Clinton Is Leveraging Her Debate Triumph
In North Carolina, she builds on her Hofstra win over Donald Trump.
The Humbling of Donald Trump
A scowling, sniffling, error-prone Trump faltered in the first presidential debate, while Hillary Clinton delivered a solid performance.
The Problem With the Libertarian Party
The Libertarian Party has its strongest presidential candidates ever, but it's hard to sell small government in a country that loves its benefits.
Eight Takeaways From Trump's Immigration Extravaganza
Trying to make sense of the Republican presidential nominee's trip to Mexico and his latest policy pronouncements.
Under Attack, Maine Gov. Paul LePage May Resign Office
Following a backlash over incendiary comments, the Republican says he is "looking at all options."
If Maine Elected Paul LePage, Could Donald Trump Win?
America's most outlandish governor offers lessons for the election of 2016.
Libertarians Johnson, Weld Need a Surge to Make Debates
They are required to average at least 15 percent support in select polls to get onto the nationally televised stage.
Why Trump's Flip-Flop on Deportation Could Help Him
Now we can have a real debate on border security instead of babbling about something untenable: sending 11 million undocumented immigrants home.
Trump Says Obama 'Founded' ISIS. ISIS Says Otherwise
The militant group calls the U.S. president "vile" and the "mule of the Jews."
Trump's Second Amendment Crack Probably Not Illegal
Federal law requires such comments to be "willful" for legal action to be taken.
Is Donald Trump Really Being Audited by the IRS?
The Republican presidential nominee hasn't released an audit letter that could prove it.
Donald Trump's Remarks to the Detroit Economic Club
Full text of Donald Trump Remarks to the Detroit Economic Club 8/8/2016
High Ratings for Obama on His Last Birthday in Office
The president, who turned 55 on Thursday, seems more proud than ever of the promise of his unlikely presidency.
Libertarian Gary Johnson Is Nearing a Prime-Time Slot
Can the discreet charm of Gary Johnson and Bill Weld get the Libertarians in presidential debates?
Donald Trump's Khan Family Attack Is a Rarity
Presidents and nominees almost never chide private citizens; plutocrats and journalists are much more common targets.
What Clinton and Trump Could Learn From Bush
Bush's 2000 campaign is remembered for his controversial victory. It should also be remembered for how he expanded the GOP.
Barack Obama: 'Homegrown Demagogues Will Always Fail'
The president ripped Donald Trump, the Wizard of Id, who questioned his faith and identity.
Why Bill's Love Letter to Hillary Was Sly and Effective
It takes a brilliant orator to write a love letter to a woman he's managed to dishonor in the most humiliating way. There's only one person who could pull it off: Bill Clinton. And he did.
The Democrats Are Actually Unified
Forget the first day's drama. By Thursday, the divisions in the Democratic Party will have vanished.
What Picking Tim Kaine Says About Hillary Clinton
Clinton picked a liberal with enough conservative touchpoints—moderate on abortion, a son in the Marines, hailing from a purple state—to get her elected while not making any unforced errors.
Why Donald Trump's RNC Speech May Not Matter
Trump's address may briefly help him in the polls. But conventions don't matter as much as they once did.
Why Cruz Snubbed Trump in Cleveland
The Texas senator seemed to have 2020 on his mind when he shocked the audience by not endorsing the Republican nominee.
How Donald Trump's Kids Saved the RNC in Cleveland
As character witnesses for their father, Don Jr. and Tiffany salvaged what could have been a disastrous night for the GOP.