2016 Presidential Race

Following a Saturday night Republican presidential Debate, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio appears on ABC's This Week.

In The Light Of The Morning After, How Bad Was Rubio's Repetition?

6:41pm February 07, 2016

by Ron Elving

"I would pay for them to keep running that clip, because that's what I believe passionately," Rubio said of a much-aired video excerpt if him repeating a line at Saturday's debate.

Republican presidential candidate, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie points toward Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Marco Rubio at the other end of th stage as Republican presidential candidate, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson looks on during a Republ

The 8th Republican Debate In 100 Words (And 3 Videos)

11:18pm February 06, 2016

Again, the Republicans engaged in an intense brawl that was framed by Carson's delayed entrance and an tough confrontation between Chris Christie and Marco Rubio.

Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spar during a Democratic presidential primary debate hosted by MSNBC at the University of New Hampshire on Thursday.

Politics & Government

The 5th Democratic Debate In 100 Words (And A Video)

11:41pm February 04, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

It was the first mano-a-mano encounter of the campaign, which means there was enough room for semantic arguments and serious debate.

Signs Of 'Marco-mentum' For Rubio In New Hampshire

2:09pm February 04, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is drawing big crowds in New Hampshire, where he's not just eyeing Donald Trump and Ted Cruz, but also hoping to wrap up after a strong showing in Iowa.

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New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner talks with former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley as he files paperwork for the New Hampshire primary at Concord City Hall back in November. O'Malley has since ended his campaign.

Meet The Guard Dog Who Keeps The New Hampshire Primary First

11:40am February 04, 2016

by Brian Naylor

Bill Gardner is the longest-serving secretary of state in America. He's also one of the most powerful. He alone can move the primary. Critics call him autocratic; he says he's following the law.

New Hampshire Newspaper Publisher: 'Trump Has Overturned The Table'

5:07pm February 03, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel spoke with Joe McQuaid, publisher of the largest New Hampshire newspaper, the Union Leader. The conservative paper endorsed Gov. Chris Christie, much to the ire of Donald Trump.

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Bernie Sanders greets the audience at a fundraising event and rally.

Women And The Generational Divide Between Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders

3:42pm February 01, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Clinton has embraced and touted her potential to be the first female president much more this year than in 2008. But she doesn't have all Democratic women wrapped up. Women under 45 are for Sanders.

Donald Trump (right) brings the two most recent Iowa winners, Mike Huckabee (left) and Rick Santorum, on stage during Trump's rally for veterans, an event he held instead of attending the GOP debate.

On The Bubble: Whose White House Dreams Will Burst First?

7:00am February 01, 2016

by Ron Elving

Don't expect a parade of once-hopefuls trudging to microphones to quit the day after the caucuses. But the die will have been cast. Iowa doesn't kill candidacies; it puts them on life support.

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How Predictive Are Iowa And New Hampshire?

6:17pm January 31, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

The two early states suck up a lot of the attention, but their track records at picking presidents are spotty at best. That doesn't mean they don't matter, though.

Donald Trump supporters pray while waiting to hear him speak at a campaign event in Mississippi.

Donald Trump Tests Culture And Character Priorities For Evangelicals

11:56am January 31, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Trump has inspired strong feelings among religious conservatives. Some see him as a fighter. One prominent leader called him a visionary. Others see him as a "train wreck" who's paying lip service.