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Warren gets in step with Clinton campaign

WASHINGTON – She remains the only Democrat in the U.S. Senate who hasn't endorsed a presidential candidate, but reportedly members…

2016 Primary schedule and results

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Zuckerberg’s conservative battle: Where there’s smoke, there’s fire

Mark Zuckerberg and his massive social-media site Facebook have come under strong criticism for allegedly suppressing stories of interest for conservative…

Bucking trends, Trump sends teams to Democrat-leaning states

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is rushing to install operatives in several states that traditionally favor Democrats, pointing to a general election plan…

Rep. Fattah took illegal loan for Philly mayor’s race, US says

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah took an illegal $1 million loan to prop up an ailing mayoral bid and obtained…

Kerry jokes he wishes Europeans could have voted when he ran for president

(CNSNews.com) – Secretary of State John Kerry on a visit to Britain this week largely sidestepped an invitation to comment on the…

After 2012 stunner, ex-con makes another White House run

HARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — As Donald Trump, Hillary and Bill Clinton and Bernie Sanders campaigned in West Virginia this month before thousands…

Fiddling away black futures

Most black politicians, ministers, civil rights advocates and professionals support Hillary Clinton's quest for the presidency. Whoever becomes the next…

Why Clinton will choose Deval Patrick as vice president

As "Bern Baby Bern" — like all good socialist-themed endeavors – slowly and inevitably finds itself reduced to a simmering ash…

Democratic advertising blitz awaits GOP’s Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Long before Donald Trump swatted away his Republican presidential rivals, his likely Democratic opponent and her allies began laying traps…

Warren unleashes Twitter storm on ‘toxic’ Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senator Elizabeth Warren has taken to Twitter to attack what she calls presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's…

WATCH: Top 10 Saturday Night Live Campaign 2016 skits

Laughter is the best medicine, especially in the middle of a stressful political campaign. With plenty of material to pluck from, "…

Where is the inspiring statesman?

I miss Ronald Reagan. Even his harshest critics must admit that he had an unflagging belief in the general goodness of the…

Clinton explains why she said one thing to Chelsea, something else to Benghazi families

(CNSNews.com) – Democrat Hillary Clinton says on the night of the Benghazi attacks on Sept. 11-12, 2012, she was dealing with…

Charlie Baker should be more like Deval Patrick

Charlie Baker and Deval Patrick: Two very different Massachusetts governors. While it is obvious that Baker and Patrick share different political philosophies,…

Elizabeth Warren avoids endorsing either Clinton or Sanders

Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren is the most sought-after endorsement in the raucous Democratic presidential primary contest.…

Super Tuesday is super ‘nail-bitey’

Super Tuesday: Clinton, Trump look to pull away

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton are eyeing an opportunity to pull away from their rivals on Super Tuesday,…

Time for Gov. Baker to take a stand on Common Core

As a sitting governor in a blue state, Charlie Baker must think he is immune from the upheaval in the Republican Party.…

The best the 2016 candidates can hope for on Super Tuesday

Poll: Support shaky for Sanders ‘Medicare for all’

WASHINGTON (AP) — At first blush, many Americans like the idea of "Medicare for all," the government-run health system that&…

Sen. Joyce won’t seek re-election amid FBI, IRS probe

BOSTON – Embattled state Sen. Brian Joyce won't seek re-election this year, announcing his plans on Twitter barely a week…

Top SC Democrat endorses Hillary Clinton, mending rift

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Jim Clyburn, South Carolina's top Democrat, endorsed Hillary Clinton for president Friday, mending a rift between…

The lure of socialism

Many people of mature years are amazed at how many young people have voted for Senator Bernie Sanders, and are enthusiastic about…

What will Warren do?

Inquiring minds want to know: Why hasn't Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren endorsed Hillary Clinton? After all, she's a…

Sanders: Government has a ‘moral responsibility’ to guarantee ‘a decent standard of living’ for everyone

(CNSNews.com) – PBS debate moderator Judy Woodruff asked socialist Bernie Sanders Thursday night, "How big would government be," if Sanders…

Catholic Republicans vying for place in history

Update: This article has been edited to reflect the news that New Jersey governor Chris Christie suspended his campaign Feb. 10. There…

Did independent voters decide the New Hampshire primary?

On Feb. 1, the diehards had their say in Iowa. Feb. 9 in New Hampshire, the independents took their turn.…

Snowy New Hampshire has its say in 2016 race

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — You may have heard about the establishment lane in the 2016 presidential campaign, the outsider lane and more.…

Presidential contenders sprint to NH finish, brace for long campaign

SALEM, N.H. (AP) — Eyeing their first wins in a capricious campaign, Republican Donald Trump lashed out at his opponents Monday while…

Elizabeth Warren’s hard choice in Democrats’ White House run

WASHINGTON (AP) — Coveted but coy, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is staying painstakingly neutral in the Democratic presidential contest for now, frustrating supporters…

Obama finally due to meet with Ryan

(CNSNews.com) – Three full months have passed since Rep. Paul Ryan was sworn in as House Speaker, and aside from a handshake…

Dem. Senator: We can agree on wanting to reduce ‘demand for abortions’

(CNSNews.com) – Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) commented on recent efforts by Republicans to defund Planned Parenthood, saying that while Congress will…

Bernie Sanders gives a number: ‘How much do you have to earn to be rich?’

(CNSNews.com) – "How much do you have to earn to be rich?" Sen. Bernie Sanders was asked Monday night in…