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No Sanders Vs. Trump Debate? Sad!

5:35pm May 27, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Although the de factor GOP presidential nominee had seemed open to the idea when asked by TV host Jimmy Kimmel, "it seems inappropriate that I would debate the second-place finisher," he says now.

Most election prediction models that try to forecast who's going to win the presidency take into account some measure of how the economy is doing. So what happens when the economy is just so-so?

When It Comes To Economic Election Prediction Models, It's A Mixed Bag

9:46am May 17, 2016

by John Ydstie

Under a Moody's model, Hillary Clinton beats Donald Trump. The oldest model picks the GOP nominee to win, though it may be proved wrong, its creator says, because Trump is so outside the mainstream.

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National

I Love My Parents But I Hate Their Politics

11:00am May 14, 2016

Dear Sugar Radio is a podcast offering "radical empathy" and advice for the lost, lonely and heartsick. This week they take on political disagreements in the family.

Trump And Ryan Call Meeting A 'Very Positive Step Toward Unification' Of GOP

2:38pm May 12, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

In a joint statement after their meeting at the Republican National Committee headquarters, the two stressed that the party must unite to defeat likely Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton this fall.

One of Donald Trump's most famous deals involved an effort to acquire control of the Empire State Building in the 1990s.

The Empire State Building And The Art Of Trump's Deal

4:51pm May 10, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

In the 1990s, Donald Trump famously tried to acquire control of the Empire State Building. He lost — but ultimately won a nice profit, especially considering he put no money into the building.

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Republican Ted Cruz makes a campaign stop at the Bravo Cafe Monday in Osceola, Ind. The Hoosier State might be Cruz's last chance to stop Donald Trump from getting the nomination.

4 Things To Watch In The Indiana Primary

6:08pm May 03, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

How much will Donald Trump pad his lead, and what will Ted Cruz do next? Even if Bernie Sanders wins, Hillary Clinton's lead is virtually insurmountable. And the GOP Senate primary is one to watch.

Maryland congressional candidate David Trone shakes hands outside the Glenmont Metro station in Silver Spring, Md., on Thursday morning.

This Candidate Is Spending More Than Anyone Ever For A Seat In Congress

8:00am April 23, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Wine retailer David Trone is spending $12.4 million of his own money to win a Maryland House seat, but his rivals say he's trying to buy his way into Congress.

New York Primary Preview: Clinton, Trump Look To Home State To Help Put Races Away

9:08am April 19, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The stakes are high for both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Clinton hopes New York can help make it clear she will be the nominee. Trump needs a big day to get closer to his magic delegate number.

Politics & Government

Fasten Your Seat Belt — It's Going To Be A Bumpy Ride To The Conventions

11:58am April 06, 2016

by Ron Elving

We can now expect both parties' nomination battles to continue through the final primaries. In the GOP, the issue seems certain to remain unresolved until the national convention in Cleveland in July.

Republican Ted Cruz (left) addresses the media after a campaign rally earlier this month in Kansas City, Mo.; Democrat Bernie Sanders speaks at a town hall event last week in Milwaukee. Polls ahead of Tuesday's Wisconsin primary contests gave Cruz and San

Wisconsin Primary Preview: Cruz, Sanders Hope For Wins To Seize Momentum

8:46pm April 05, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Ted Cruz hopes support from Scott Walker and the state's influential talk radio contingent can help him topple Trump. Meanwhile, Bernie Sanders hopes the state's progressive bent bends for him.