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Donald Trump

The Hillary and Donald show

The theatrics of politics can work best in summer stock. The candidates know they're not yet playing on Broadway, but they're practicing as if on the road to see what audiences laugh at, applaud or even hiss and boo. There's often not a lot

Donald Trump

Bush struggles to keep spotlight, break away from last name

KEENE, N.H. (AP) — Having been knocked from his front-runner perch, a fiery Jeb Bush lashed out at Republican rival Donald Trump on Thursday as the former Florida governor fights to energize his stalled campaign and stop the billionaire businessman's summer surge. Bush's name recognition and

Donald Trump

Trump without apology

Donald Trump has certainly restored excitement to American politics. He seems to understand the old political adage that controversy builds political stature. When Trump says something, he means it and does not back down. The general public finds this a refreshing tonic. A few weeks ago, the left-leaning Huffington Post

Democratic primary

O’Malley, Webb make pitch to Dems in Iowa

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is laying out 15 goals he would pursue if elected president and is presenting himself as a new generation of Democrat in the presidential race. O'Malley used his appearance at the Iowa State Fair's political "soapbox" to

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Republican hopeful Rick Perry stops paying South Carolina staff

Written by Will Weissert AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry has stopped paying his 2016 presidential campaign's staff in the key early primary state of South Carolina, amid flagging poling numbers and sluggish fundraising.

hillary clinton

Six Democratic debates scheduled

Written by Lisa Lerer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic National Committee unveiled plans on Thursday to hold six presidential debates starting this fall, with the first scheduled for Oct. 13 in Nevada.

Donald Trump

Economists critical of Trump claims

Written by Paul Wiseman WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump vows to bring back the millions of American jobs lost to China and other foreign competitors if voters put him in the White House.

Joe Biden

Is Biden more likable than Clinton?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus says that Vice President Joe Bidenis more "likable" than Hillary Rodham Clinton, the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination. Priebus told the "Today" show Wednesday that Biden would probably be a tougher opponent than Clinton.