Politics May 30 What does Martin O’Malley believe? Where the candidate stands on 11 issues He is a former Baltimore mayor and two-term Maryland governor who now works as a professor of government at Johns Hopkins University. Martin O’Malley is known for his sweeping gun control push, cap-and-trade carbon emissions policy as well as his…
Politics May 13 What the fast-track trade bill actually says Editor’s Note: As the trade debate rages in Congress, we wanted to understand the actual legislation now on the Senate floor. Political Director Lisa Desjardins read through the bill, which would give the president “fast-track” trade authority. This is the…
Politics May 05 What does Mike Huckabee believe? Where the candidate stands on 10 issues Mike Huckabee is a religious leader, talk show host, book tour veteran, bass guitarist and was one of the longest-serving governors in Arkansas’ history. He broke 13 years of Democratic rule in his state and broke Mitt Romney’s heart by…
Politics May 04 What does Carly Fiorina believe? Where the candidate stands on 10 issues Best known for nearly six years as CEO of Hewlett-Packard, Carly Fiorina was the first female to run a Fortune 20 company. Now she's running for president. Here's where she stands on 10 key issues.
Politics May 03 What does Ben Carson believe? Where the candidate stands on 10 issues He is a pioneering brain surgeon and the holder of high accolades, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the designation as a “Living Legend” by the Library of Congress and five dozen honorary degrees. Ben Carson credits his mother for…
Politics Apr 30 What does Bernie Sanders believe? Where the candidate stands on 10 issues On Thursday, independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont announced his run for the White House. Here is where Sanders stands on 10 key issues.
Politics Apr 10 What does Hillary Clinton believe? Where the candidate stands on 12 issues Hillary Rodham Clinton owns a singular resume: first lady, senator and secretary of state. She is also a lawyer who worked on the Watergate investigation and a four-decade veteran of campaigns. Add two-time presidential contender. Here is a look at…
Politics Apr 07 What does Rand Paul believe? Where the candidate stands on 10 issues Rand Paul is best known as a libertarian, Senate force-of-one and Kentucky Tea Party favorite. He is prolific (lead sponsor on 353 bills in four years) and the second generation in a father-son dynasty of doctors running for president. As…
Politics Mar 27 3 reasons why Harry Reid’s retirement matters The retirement of any top party leader in Congress will have tremendous ripple effects. But here are three reasons why Harry Reid’s retirement is especially notable.
Politics Mar 23 What does Ted Cruz believe? Where the candidate stands on 10 issues Ted Cruz is senator, firebrand, former prosecutor, the son of a preacher-man (who was also a Cuban emigre), a Tea Party favorite and now presidential candidate. To begin the season of decision, here is a look at where the Republican…