FACT CHECK: Bernie Sanders And Whether Poor Americans Vote
One of Sanders' stats may be off, but it's true that low-income Americans vote in far smaller numbers than their higher-income counterparts.
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Race, Gender Roil Maryland Senate Democratic Primary
Donna Edwards is vying to be just the second black woman ever elected to the Senate. But not all of the state's black female leaders or African-American members of Congress are lining up behind her.
Is Donald Trump A Modern-Day George Wallace?
Fueled by voter anger at a changing America, 50 years ago a pugnacious governor from Alabama made waves and got a lot of votes. Today, Wallace allies and family see Trump walking a similar path.
Why Do Conservatives Need Liberals — And Vice Versa?
Social scientist Arthur Brooks explains how conservatives and liberals can cooperate to overcome gridlock and build a better economy.
Sanders Has Been Losing In States Where Income Inequality Is Worse
It's one of the more unexpected patterns in this year's election data...but why is it happening?
In Close Race, 'Unprecedented' Push For Asian-American Voters Comes To N.Y.
Asian-Americans are among the least likely to vote. But with the presidential nominations still up for grabs, campaigns are courting one of the largest Asian communities in the U.S. — New Yorkers.
Hillary Clinton, The 'Gender Card' And What It Could Mean In November
Data from exit polls conducted this primary season suggest Clinton has a clear advantage with women voters. If that holds up, what does it mean for her candidacy?
The Disappearing Middle: Electorate Way Less Moderate Than Past Primaries
Democratic turnout is down this year. Republican turnout is way up. But they both have something in common: voters straying from the middle.
As Hollywood Stars Can Attest, It's Good To Be A Man On Payday
Economic data show that men still make a dollar for every 79 cents a woman earns. A half-century ago, that figure was just 59 cents. So, much progress has been made, but a large wage gap persists.
Demographics Show Why Clinton, Trump Are Favored In The New York Primary
"Demographics are destiny" has almost become a political cliché, but, so far in this campaign, it's holding true. That gives some clues for how people might vote in the New York primary in a week.