Nate Silver analyzes the significance of fundraising in the Democratic primary. ABC News Read more »
Trump is the Republican Party, and the party is Trump
… There has been a bit of a debate in recent days about how Republicans skeptical of Trump’s presidency should respond to it. Is it incumbent on those who oppose him to boycott the GOP? Should Republicans instead agree with his policies while keeping a wary eye on his behavior? […] Read more »
Jeb Bush’s Path To Defeat Began A Year Ago
The Jeb Bush campaign for president is over. After a disappointing finish in South Carolina on Saturday, he suspended his campaign shortly before 9 p.m., before it was even clear whether he would place fourth or fifth. The news of his exit didn’t come as a surprise given his poor […] Read more »
How to Watch the Contests in Nevada and South Carolina
After two contests in mostly white and rural Iowa and New Hampshire, the presidential primaries finally turn today to contests that are more representative of the national electorate. For the Democrats, Nevada is the first contest with a meaningful nonwhite and urban population. South Carolina offers an ideologically balanced contest […] Read more »
Fox News Poll: Trump still leads national race for GOP nomination
Donald Trump continues to dominate the race for the Republican nomination, according to a new Fox News national poll of registered voters. Trump leads with 36 percent among self-identified GOP primary voters. Ted Cruz captures 19 percent and Marco Rubio receives 15 percent. CONT. Dana Blanton, Fox News Read more »
What to Watch In Nevada and South Carolina This Weekend
Heading into the weekend, Donald Trump is the favorite to win the South Carolina Republican pirmary, while the Democratic caucus in Nevada looks neck-and-neck. But beyond the top-line numbers here are the other key storylines to watch for on Saturday night. CONT. Amy Walter, Cook Political Report Read more »