2016 Presidential Race

Hillary Clinton waits behind a curtain before a rally at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee on Thursday. She continues to struggle to explain her use of a private email server while secretary of state.

Fact Check: Hillary Clinton's Email Defense Is A Mixed Bag

7:54pm September 11, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Hillary Clinton's campaign posted a four-point defense of her use of a private email server as secretary of state. But there's more nuance in those points than the campaign lets on.

Donald Trump, seen sitting with his wife, Melania, at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships. He landed in controversy again after he was quoted by Rolling Stone mocking Carly Fiorina and her

Ciao, Bella: Trump, Italian Piazzas And Carly Fiorina's 'Face'

4:53pm September 10, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Donald Trump is back in controversy, again involving a woman. This time, it's comments he made about rival Republican Carly Fiorina's "face." It all sounds like the catcalls of an Italian piazza.

Democrat Hillary Clinton has been dealing with her ongoing email saga. It has gone on for months and has stuck. Compare that with Republican Donald Trump. All of his controversies have seemed to roll off him.

The 'Teflon Don' And The Haunted Hill: A Contrast Of Media Narratives

11:24am September 10, 2015

by Ron Elving

For Trump, every instant of limelight is a chance to shine, even his apparent gaffes. But accusations against Clinton seem to attach themselves and cling to her for months — even years.

Jeb Bush is getting specific about how he plans to grow the economy as president.

Everything You Wanted To Know About Jeb Bush's Tax Plan

6:17pm September 09, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Bush's tax plan tries to lower tax rates for some of the rich and for corporations, but also sticks it to hedge-fund managers and gives some relief to low-income earners.

An open letter on immigration from conservative Latino group The Libre Initiative.

Conservative Latino Group Pens Letter Opposing GOP Immigration Rhetoric

11:45am September 09, 2015

by Asma Khalid

In a letter obtained by NPR, the Libre Initiative criticized calls made by some of the presidential candidates for mass deportation and ending birthright citizenship.

Harvard Law professor Lawrence Lessig lists Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg and former Daily Show host Jon Stewart as possible running mates among those from whom visitors to his website can choose.

Politics & Government

Harvard Law Professor Crowdfunds $1 Million, Launches Presidential Bid

6:55pm September 08, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

Lawrence Lessig is running on a singular platform. If elected, he vows to expand voting access, ban gerrymandering and institute campaign finance reform — then resign.

Presidential candidate Ben Carson attracted a large crowd at the Iowa State Fair last month.

Ben Carson, The Other Republican Outsider On The Rise

1:35pm September 07, 2015

by Sarah McCammon

The retired neurosurgeon is rising in Iowa. He's drawn big crowds in the state and he's catching up with Donald Trump in the polls there. Like Trump, he has no background in elected office.

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A man carries a cardboard cutout of Hillary Clinton in Des Moines, Iowa. Clinton and other traditional candidates have struggled to breakthrough as outsiders have captured the attention this summer.

It's Been A Bad Summer For The Political Establishment

6:45pm September 06, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

The biggest conventional names in American politics — Clinton and Bush — have stumbled this summer as Americans look to channel their frustrations through unconventional outsiders.

Republican presidential candidates Jim Gilmore, Lindsey Graham, Bobby Jindal and Rick Perry participate in a pre-debate forum Aug. 6 in Cleveland. The event gave airtime to seven candidates whose polling numbers were below a top-ten cutoff Fox News set to

Why Are So Many People Running For President?

11:38am September 05, 2015

by Sarah McCammon

Only one person can win the presidency in 2016, and some of the 22 running have scant chance of victory. So why are they in the race? Many hope luck is on their side, but some might have other goals.

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Republican presidential hopeful Sen. Ted Cruz speaks at the Republican Leadership Summit Saturday in Nashua, N.H.

Candidates And Candidates-To-Be Woo New Hampshire's GOP

1:40pm September 04, 2015

by Josh Rogers

Republican candidates — those who've already declared and those who have yet to — gathered in New Hampshire this weekend to speak to their party. Whose messages resonated? And whose did not?

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