David Lauter

Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders speaks at a campaign rally at the Alliant Energy Center on March 26, 2016 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Why Sanders’ big caucus wins on Saturday don’t change the shape of the race

August 19, 2019 at 5:23 a.m.

Sen. Bernie Sanders put together a trifecta on Saturday -- lopsided wins in three caucuses that had his supporters cheering. Unfortunately for Sanders' backers, however, the victories didn't do much...

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks Sunday in Palm Beach, Fla.

The millions of new voters spurred by Donald Trump and other campaign myths, debunked

August 19, 2019 at 5:23 a.m.

The 2016 presidential campaign, like most, has spawned many myths – half-truths, delusions and some outright falsehoods – that spread through the Internet and over the airwaves. These four have taken...

A supporter of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds a sign before a rally on Feb. 27, 2016, in Bentonville, Ark.

What would a Trump presidency be like? Visions of a possible future

June 22, 2019 at 5:53 p.m.

"President Donald Trump." A lot of people have trouble putting those words together. "I don't even want to get into that ... God," said John H. Sununu, the White House...

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets supporters during a campaign rally at Texas Southern University on Feb. 20, hours after defeating Sen Bernie Sanders in the Nevada Democratic caucuses.

Why neither Hillary Clinton nor Bernie Sanders can claim a win in the Latino vote in Nevada

August 19, 2019 at 5:21 a.m.

Hillary Clinton beat Sen. Bernie Sanders in Nevada's caucuses Saturday, but the two campaigns are still battling for bragging rights on one important point: Who won the Latino vote? The...

US Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia in the court's official photo session on Oct. 8, 2010.

In search for Scalia’s successor, Obama may see GOP opposition as incentive to select a liberal

May 25, 2019 at 6:26 p.m.

As President Obama moves to replace the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, the vow by Senate Republicans to block any nominee is providing him with a powerful incentive to...

President Obama arrives to speak to mayors from around the country gathered at the White House on Jan. 21.

Democrats rank better schools as top priority in new poll; GOP says fighting terrorism is Job No. 1

May 14, 2019 at 10:48 a.m.

Americans are split sharply this election year over what the government's top priorities should be, with Democrats most likely to say better schools, while Republicans give top rank to combating...

Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton (L) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) field questions from moderators Lester Holt and Andrea Mitchell (R) during the Democratic Candidates Debate hosted by NBC News and YouTube on January 17, 2016 in Charleston, South Carolina.

Sanders, Clinton clash on guns, healthcare and Obama legacy as Democrats debate

August 19, 2019 at 5:21 a.m.

After a succession of Democratic presidential debates that largely avoided the acrimony and personal affronts that have defined the GOP face-offs, Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders clashed sharply Sunday...

Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush shakes hands with supporters during a campaign stop in Portsmouth, N.H., on Oct. 29, 2015.

All the money in the world may not save Jeb Bush’s campaign

May 14, 2019 at 10:35 a.m.

The morning after Wednesday night's Republican debate, Jeb Bush flew to Portsmouth, N.H., where he stood on the waterfront outside a picturesque chowder shop on which his staff had tacked...

Lincoln Chafee speaks during the Democratic presidential debate in Las Vegas.

In debate, Hillary Clinton plays to her strengths, Bernie Sanders to his base

August 19, 2019 at 5:16 a.m.

Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont may be Hillary Rodham Clinton's leading opponent, but for much of this year, the former secretary of State's biggest challenge has been herself. Headlines about...

GOP presidential candidate Carly Fiorina, seen here greeting supporters at a Republican event in Michigan on Saturday, got top marks in a new poll for her performance in Wednesday's debate.

Carly Fiorina won GOP debate, but Donald Trump still leads, poll finds

May 14, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.

Carly Fiorina won the Republican debate on Wednesday, but remains far behind Donald Trump in the race for the party's presidential nomination, according to a survey released Sunday by NBC...

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