2016 Presidential Race

Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont speaks at a concert he was hosting to raise support for his campaign at the Adler Theater on October 23, 2015 in Davenport, Iowa.

Is It Fair To Accuse Bernie Sanders Of Sexism?

2:36pm November 01, 2015

by Tamara Keith

Clinton allies called remarks by Sanders' campaign manager sexist. Clinton herself made a subtle accusation, charging that when Sanders says she's "shouting," others know what that means.

Ben Carson — and his fellow candidates — are slashing tax revenues. Do we know how they'll pay for them?

FACT CHECK: Do Tax Cuts Grow The Economy?

7:06pm October 30, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Lots of GOP candidates say their tax policies will boost growth. That's oversimplifying it.

After struggling at the GOP presidential debate, Jeb Bush took his case straight to New Hampshire, where he addressed a crowd outside Geno's Chowder and Sandwich Shop in Portsmouth, N.H.

Under Pressure After Debate, Bush Insists He's Not Dead Yet

6:49pm October 29, 2015

by Don Gonyea

Jeb Bush's debate performance raised more questions than answers about his candidacy. Bush still has some advantages, notably money, but he needs to start showing some strength in New Hampshire.

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Republican Ben Carson speaks during the Republican presidential debate Wednesday night.

FACT CHECK: Simpler Isn't Always Better When It Comes To Taxes

5:19pm October 29, 2015

by Scott Horsley

Republican presidential candidates pushed for what they see as a "simpler" tax code with flat taxes and fewer pages, but experts say there are big drawbacks to some of these plans.

Marco Rubio (center) was able to stand out even while being targeted by Jeb Bush (left), someone once described as a mentor. Donald Trump looks on.

Rubio, Cruz, Christie Improve Their Standing In Third GOP Debate

10:46am October 29, 2015

by Ron Elving

The night's peak energy point came when Texas Sen. Ted Cruz told a CNBC moderator: "The questions that have been asked so far in this debate illustrate why the American people don't trust the media."

Marco Rubio, right, and Jeb Bush, argue a point during the CNBC Republican presidential debate at the University of Colorado, on Wednesday in Boulder, Colo.

The Third GOP Debate In 100 Words (And 3 Video Clips)

10:45pm October 28, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The third debate was a fast-moving brawl marked by tough verbal punches and even stronger counter punches.

Preparations underway in the Media Center at the third Republican debate on the campus of the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colo.

What Each GOP Hopeful Needs To Do At Tonight's Presidential Debate

8:29pm October 28, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

There will be a renewed focus on a surging Ben Carson, while Jeb Bush needs a strong performance during the debate — which is focused on the economy — to assuage nervous donors.

At an event in Sioux City Tuesday night, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump expressed astonishment that he is now trailing Ben Carson in Iowa.

Donald Trump Begs, Pleads With Iowans To Vote For Him

4:44pm October 28, 2015

by Don Gonyea

The billionaire real estate mogul has seen his numbers slip in the state that holds the first presidential nominating contest, and he let the crowd know about his displeasure Tuesday night.

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Gas stations across Iowa, like this Casey's General Store in Des Moines, boast ethanol as "cleaner air for Iowa."

Got Corn? Ethanol Is No Longer King In Iowa Among Candidates

1:36pm October 27, 2015

by Clay Masters

Candidates' waning interest in the corn fuel shows that Iowa's role in shaping policy debates may be declining.

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Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley appear with Iowa Democratic Party Chair Andy McGuire (second from left) at Saturday's Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Des Moines.

Democratic Candidates Throw Shade, But Avoid Calling Each Other Out

3:52pm October 26, 2015

by Sarah McCammon

The three remaining Democratic presidential candidates appeared at a major event in Iowa over the weekend, the annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner, with thousands of party faithful in attendance.

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