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Immigration

Clinton: Saying ‘illegal immigrants’ was poor word choice

DENVER (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton said on Tuesday her use of the term "illegal immigrants" was a "poor choice of words" and she pledged not to use it anymore, responding to criticism from immigration activists. The Democratic presidential candidate was asked about her use of the

GOP

In 2016 campaign, both parties want reform in justice system

WASHINGTON (AP) — On the campaign trail, among candidates of both parties, the idea of locking up drug criminals for life is a lot less popular than it was a generation ago. The 2016 presidential race has accelerated an evolution away from the traditional tough-on-crime candidate. A Republican Party that'

GOP

Things to know about Sanders’ health overhaul proposal

WASHINGTON (AP) — The most ambitious "repeal and replace" health care plan from a presidential candidate comes from Sen. Bernie Sanders, not from a Republican. The Vermont independent who's seeking the Democratic nomination has been chastised by front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton for espousing an all-inclusive, government-run system.

Democratic primary

O’Malley campaign to shift staff, resources to Iowa

DALLAS (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley is shifting staff and resources to Iowa as his campaign struggles to raise money. O'Malley's campaign says it will shift staff from its Baltimore headquarters to the early states. Spokeswoman Haley Morris says the candidate has "

donors

Clinton’s invoking of 9/11 to defend donations draws ire

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign on Sunday defended her donations from Wall Street by saying she worked to help the financial sector rebuild after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and sought to address the abuses that led to an economic crisis. During the second Democratic

trump

Can-do campaign biographies: There’s often more to the story

WASHINGTON (AP) — For most presidential candidates, a compelling personal history is an essential item in the campaign tool kit. Think Hillary Rodham Clinton and her campaign statements about fighting for women. Marco Rubio and his biography of the immigrant family that made good. Carly Fiorina and her "secretary to

Donald Trump

Trump, O’Malley file for New Hampshire primary ballot

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A leading Republican and a lagging Democrat became the first major candidates Wednesday to file for New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation presidential primary. Celebrity businessman Donald Trump and former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley were among a handful of candidates who signed up to get

trump

What’s ahead in long grind of 2016 campaign for president

WASHINGTON (AP) — Election Day 2015 is Tuesday, which means we're a year away from the big Election Day to come — the one with the next president on the ballot. Here's a look at some of the milestones ahead before the end of the 2016 presidential campaign.