The Irony of the Dynasty

The paradox of a possible 2016 presidential race between Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush is that each would be seeking to lead a party that has largely abandoned the policies associated with their family name. … The combination of a shifting electoral coalition, stormier economic climate, and growing congressional polarization […] Read more »

It’s No Fun Being Goliath

Barely 18 months before Iowa’s influential first-in-the-nation 2016 presidential contest, potential presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today holds a more commanding position for the nomination than any non-incumbent White House candidate has ever enjoyed, according to every national poll. … Anyone harboring White House ambitions (a […] Read more »

5 Takeaways From the June WSJ/NBC Poll

The latest Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll doesn’t hold much good news for President Barack Obama. The president’s approval rating has dropped to 41% amid a slew of foreign crises and economic unease at home – although his environmental proposal has won him some points. Here are five takeaways from […] Read more »