The Denialist Mystique
The first two official candidates for president - senators Rand Paul and Ted Cruz - are on-the-record climate change deniers. So as election season kicks off, when a presidential candidate harbors...
View ArticleCovering the Longshots
2016 candidates are making their way onto the campaign trail, and political reporters are close behind them. So how will the media talk about presidential hopefuls who probably won't win? Likely, a...
View ArticleI Hereby Dub Thee...
Though the 2016 election is a year and a half away, the media have already decided how to define the emerging candidates. New York Magazine's Jaime Fuller has been cataloging journalists' favorite...
View ArticleThere Oughta Be A Law
The controversy over Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, who refused to issue marriage licenses to gay couples, has Republican candidates grappling with their views on the proper relationship between religion...
View ArticleThe Audacity of Moderation
At this week's CNN debate, the GOP presidential contenders continued the tradition of countless Republican and Democratic candidates before them, filling the airwaves with an abundance of factual...
View ArticleConservative Talk Radio's Election
The 2016 presidential race is turning out to be conservative talk radio's election. Donald Trump is its native son, and Ted Cruz has put it at the center of his media strategy. Matt Katz, a political...
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Idaho pastor who spoke at Ted Cruz rally shot in the head
Sen. Ted Cruz speaks at the Kansas Republican Caucus at the Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center in Wichita, Kansas, Saturday. Dave Kaup/ReutersCOEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — An Idaho pastor who...
View ArticleWith New Wins, Cruz Aims to Overcome Trump
Voters in six states went to the polls over the weekend, something that's amped up the drama in the race for the White House. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders won Nebraska, Kansas, and Maine, while...
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Campaign donors have second thoughts about Marco Rubio
Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio speaks during a campaign event in Little Rock, Arkansas. Photo by Chris Keane/ReutersTAMPA, Florida — Just when Republican presidential candidate Marco...
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Bloomberg will not run for president
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg attends a meeting during the World Climate Change Conference 2015 near Paris, France. Photo by Stephane Mahe/ReutersNEW YORK — Former New York City Mayor...
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Can GOP and Democratic competitors continue to gain traction?
Watch Video | Listen to the AudioHARI SREENIVASAN: From a tough Democratic debate in Flint, and strong showing by Ted Cruz in weekend voting, it’s a perfect time for Politics Monday, with Tamara Keith...
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For both parties, weekend results slow frontrunner momentum
Watch Video | Listen to the AudioHARI SREENIVASAN: The presidential hopefuls are pointing to a new round of voting tomorrow, with the leaders hoping to pad their leads, and rivals hoping to close the...
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Viewer’s Guide: All eyes on Michigan in Tuesday’s primaries
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign rally in Detroit, Michigan. Photo by Carlos Barria/ReutersWASHINGTON — Michigan is the crown jewel Tuesday as voters in four...
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Another important Tuesday arrives for primary contests
Watch Video | Listen to the AudioGWEN IFILL: And now to politics.Four states are holding contests today, both parties in Mississippi and Michigan, plus Republican races in Idaho and Hawaii.On the...
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5 things to watch for in tonight’s primaries
Sen. Marco Rubio needs a big night tonight to keep his chances of winning the Republican nomination alive. Photo by Alvin Baez/ReutersDonald Trump and Hillary Clinton are hoping to cement their...
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Ted Cruz wins Republican primary in Idaho
Sen. Ted Cruz speaks to supporters in Orono, Maine, March 4, 2016. Cruz won the Republican presidential primary in Idaho Tuesday. Photo by Joel Page/ReutersTexas Sen. Ted Cruz has won the Republican...
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Donald Trump wins Republican caucuses in Hawaii
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks about the results of the Michigan, Mississippi and other primary elections during a news conference held at his Trump National Golf Club in...
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Kasich must win Ohio next week to keep his campaign alive
Republican presidential candidate John Kasich speaks at a rally in Broadview Heights, Ohio. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/ReutersCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Yet to win a state and far behind in the delegate count,...
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What lies ahead after yet another round of primary twists?
Watch Video | Listen to the AudioJUDY WOODRUFF: From Trump’s latest triumph, to the surprise win for Sanders in Michigan, we explore the state of the race for the White House, as the focus heads to the...
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Spotlight on Democratic debate after Sanders triumphs in Michigan
Watch Video | Listen to the AudioJUDY WOODRUFF: This was another day-after for the presidential hopefuls. Tuesday’s results focused even more attention on tonight’s latest Democratic debate. And...
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