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Barbie Byrd, of Columbia, S.C., joins a group of demonstrators on the grounds of the South Carolina State House calling for the Confederate battle flag to remain on the Capitol grounds in June 2015.

Pro-Cruz SuperPAC Slams Trump For Confederate Flag Removal, Gay Rights

10:57pm February 19, 2016

A superPAC supporting Ted Cruz is hitting Donald Trump in South Carolina for wanting the Confederate battle flag removed from the state capitol, something the state's Republican governor supported.

Ahead Of South Carolina Primary, Bush Falls Behind In The Ad Race

9:26pm February 19, 2016

by Peter Overby

A new analysis shows that outside groups supporting Ted Cruz have run nearly double the ads of pro-Jeb Bush behemoth Right To Rise USA. Here's how the other candidates stack up leading into Saturday.

Liar, Liar, Pants On Fire? Cruz Hopes To Overcome Bitter Accusations With Faith

3:22pm February 19, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

South Carolina is living up to its reputation for nasty politics. Cruz is being accused of being a "liar" who is playing dirty tricks. He hopes religious conservatives will side with him.

5 Things To Watch In Saturday's Nevada And South Carolina Elections

8:40am February 19, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Democrats in Nevada go to the polls in what's shaping up to be another tight contest between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. In South Carolina, will Donald Trump pull off another double-digit win?

Activists with People For the American Way demonstrate outside the Supreme Court on Monday, calling on Congress to give consideration to whomever President Obama nominates to replace Antonin Scalia.

5 Ways Scalia's Death Complicates The 2016 Election

3:09pm February 16, 2016

by Mara Liasson

The death of the Supreme Court justice raises the stakes. What are the implications for both sides, and could it drive voters to the polls?

President Obama could make a decision soon on whom he wants to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia.

Expect Obama To Try To Box In Republicans With His Supreme Court Nominee

2:38pm February 16, 2016

by Susan Davis

The president has a history of prioritizing diversity hires — and nominees that make it hard for Republicans to vote against.

An American flag flies at half staff outside the U.S. Supreme Court after the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. The fight to replace him could be historic, resulting in the longest vacancy in history.

7 Things To Know About Presidential Appointments To The Supreme Court

1:30pm February 14, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

Republicans are adamant they will stop anyone President Obama names to replace for Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. It's possible Obama's nominee would face the longest wait in history for a vote.

Bernie Sanders won the New Hampshire primary — and he's not even a Democrat. He's one of the firebrands upending "the establishment" in 2016.

People Keep Talking About 'The Establishment.' What Is It, Anyway?

6:47pm February 11, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

People have been sticking it to The Man for years. And in this year's presidential race, The Man is really, really easy to stick it to.

Don't Forget About Ted Cruz

1:49pm February 11, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The Texas senator has largely been out of the headlines after his third-place showing in New Hampshire. But that was not a bad finish for him, and now the calendar is shaping up better for him.

New Hampshire Turnout Breaks Records, But Not On Democratic Side

10:41pm February 10, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

The total ballots cast and turnout among Republicans was the highest ever. But, for Democrats, it was big, but not perhaps as "huge" as Bernie Sanders made it out to be.