Politics

Comparing Presidential Candidates' Language To Books In 'The New York Times'

10:41pm October 28, 2015

Josh Katz discusses his most recent graphic "Matching Candidates With Books They Sound Like" for "The Upshot" in The New York Times. The piece compared the speaking styles of different presidential candidates to word choices in popular books based on how complex, positive or negative the candidates' speeches are.

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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.

"This is the loneliest place in the world," House Speaker John Boehner said on the eve of his resignation.

Listen: 10 Best Moments From Speaker John Boehner's Exit Interview

7:32pm October 28, 2015

by Susan Davis

Boehner reflects on his career, and the future of the GOP, and the job he calls "the loneliest place in the world."

Republican presidential candidates, from left, Bobby Jindal, Rick Santorum, George Pataki, and Lindsey Graham take the stage during the CNBC Republican presidential debate at the University of Colorado on Wednesday.

Four Republicans Battle For Attention At Undercard Debate

7:27pm October 28, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Rick Santorum, Bobby Jindal, George Pataki and Lindsay Graham tried to make the best of it as they were relegated, yet again, to an earlier debate instead of the main primetime stage.

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert (center) arrives at the federal courthouse Wednesday in Chicago.

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Pleads Guilty In Hush-Money Case

5:34pm October 28, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

A judge set the sentencing date for Feb. 29. Federal prosecutors have recommended up to six months in prison as part of a plea deal that will allow the 73-year-old former congressman to avoid a trial.

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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Paul Ryan Wins Republican Nomination For Speaker Of The House

4:43pm October 28, 2015

by Ailsa Chang

Wisconsin Republican Paul Ryan won the Republican nomination speaker of the House Wednesday, but there are questions about whether he will be able to bring together a fractured caucus.

Ohio governor and Republican presidential candidate John Kasich speaks to reporters following an Americans for Peace, Prosperity and Security national security forum in Concord, N.H., in September.

Politics & Government

John Kasich: 2016 Voters 'Hearing All Kinds Of Crazy Things'

4:21pm October 28, 2015

In any other year, a popular governor of Ohio might be an ideal GOP presidential candidate. But this isn't any other year, as Kasich acknowledged in an NPR interview.

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Hillary Clinton Amplifies Push For Women Voters With New Ad Campaign

4:17pm October 28, 2015

by Tamara Keith

Hillary Clinton has been talking about women's issues since long before she was a presidential candidate. Throughout the early months of this campaign season, she went out of her way to talk about being a grandmother and how that framed her thinking about the presidency. But in days since her 11 hour testimony before the Benghazi Committee, Clinton has amplified that push for women voters and her talk of making history.

Rep. Paul Ryan told House Republicans he would only serve as speaker if they would embrace him as a consensus candidate.

Politics & Government

House Republicans Nominate Paul Ryan For Speaker

3:12pm October 28, 2015

Ryan publicly declined to run for speaker at least three times this year, but then said he relented after pressure from Republican leaders.