Donald Trump is running strong in the early nominating states of Iowa and New Hampshire, according to two new NBC News-Marist polls. … Meanwhile, in the Democratic presidential race, the polls show that Hillary Clinton is ahead, but that Bernie Sanders has gained ground on her since earlier this year. […] Read more »
Bernie Sanders Could Win Iowa And New Hampshire. Then Lose Everywhere Else.
… I estimate that 54 percent of the voters in the New Hampshire Democratic primary were white liberals in 2008. That’s the second-highest figure in the country, after Vermont (59 percent). In the Iowa caucus, meanwhile, white liberals made up 50 percent; that put the state in a tie with […] Read more »
G.O.P. Hopefuls Denounce Marriage Equality Ruling
Across the country, among people of all ages and religions, the acceptance of same-sex marriage has grown with stunning speed. But not in the leadership of the Republican Party. … With public opinion moving so unambiguously away from support for restricting marriage to heterosexual couples, the Republican National Committee has […] Read more »
Hillary Clinton’s lead over N.H. Democrats shrinking
Hillary Clinton’s sizable lead among Democrats in New Hampshire has been trimmed to single digits as Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders makes a strong push in a state that narrowly broke Clinton’s way in 2008 to keep her campaign alive. CONT. Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Read more »
Trump gains on Bush in New Hampshire among Republicans
Jeb Bush narrowly leads the field in the state set to host the first primary of the 2016 presidential campaign, but Donald Trump’s gains in the state suggest the billionaire businessman is establishing a following in New Hampshire. CONT. Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Read more »
Bernie Sanders Gains on Hillary Clinton in Bloomberg Early-State Polling
Bernie Sanders is gaining on Hillary Clinton in Iowa and New Hampshire, with an appeal as an issue-oriented protest vehicle potentially capable of slowing any coronation of the popular front-runner. CONT. John McCormick, Bloomberg Politics Read more »