Republicans

Trump Was Once Obama's Punch Line — But Almost No One Is Laughing Now

1:26pm December 12, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

In 2011, Obama joked that Trump, who was hot on the trail of Obama's birth certificate, was a conspiracy theorist waiting to reveal the fake moon landing, and recently that Trump was "Here. Still."

4 Reasons Trump's Supporters Aren't Going Anywhere — And Why The GOP's Worried

3:12pm December 11, 2015

by Mara Liasson

Trump supporters express deep devotion for their candidate, more than any other Republican running for president — and that could mean big problems for the party next year.

A large share of Americans believe that Islamic values aren't compatible with U.S. values.

Surprised About Donald Trump's Popularity? You Shouldn't Be

5:08pm December 10, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

He's an unusual candidate, but his rise makes complete sense if you consider the current political climate.

Donald Trump speaks to the crowd Monday at a Pearl Harbor Day rally at the USS Yorktown in Mount Pleasant, S.C.

Trump On His Plan To Ban Muslims: 'Not Politically Correct, But I Don't Care'

11:02am December 08, 2015

The current leader for the GOP presidential nomination received a standing ovation from a crowd in South Carolina after he read aloud his statement to ban all Muslims from entering the U.S.

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With supporters as fervent as these, Donald Trump has found he doesn't need TV ads to stay afloat in the packed GOP field.

Why Aren't Ads Buying GOP Candidates Better Poll Numbers?

5:12pm December 04, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Trump has spent a tiny fraction of what Jeb Bush has spent on TV ads, but the former reality TV star remains unshakably at the top of national polls.

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, along with his wife and grandchildren, look on after Cheney's bust was unveiled at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday.

Dick Cheney's Bust Unveiled At The Capitol, As He's Lightly Roasted

3:59pm December 04, 2015

by Don Gonyea

Former Vice President Dick Cheney returned to the U.S. Capitol on Thursday for a ceremony honoring his service as president of the Senate. Former President George W. Bush was among those honoring him.

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Republican presidential candidate and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and his wife Mary Pat Christie in Londonderry, NH on Dec. 1, 2015.

Politics & Government

In Wake Of Paris Attacks, Chris Christie Sees An Opportunity

6:59pm December 01, 2015

by Matt Katz

The New Jersey governor is showing off his credentials as a former prosecutor to argue he can fight terrorism.

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Paris Climate Talks Face A Familiar Hurdle — American Politics

6:37pm December 01, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

The U.S. and China are the world's two largest polluters, but the will to do something about climate change is lower in both than in the rest of the world. In the U.S., there's a party split.

Black Pastor Calls Trump Meeting A 'Get-Played Moment'

1:53pm December 01, 2015

by Sam Sanders

Trump had said he'd be endorsed by 100 black religious leaders at a Monday press conference. Instead, there was a 2 1/2-hour meeting, with requests for apologies — and Trump gave none.

Only around 1 in 5 Americans trusts the government, which has helped political outsiders like Donald Trump.

Americans Don't Disagree On Politics As Much As You Might Think

1:40pm November 27, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Everyone knows that distrust of Washington is at near-record levels and that Congress has grown more polarized. But what's going on with American voters is more complicated than you may realize.