Politics Oct 07 Why Clinton may have a chance in dark-red Georgia This campaign year has witnessed many unexpected shifts in the electorate -- not to mention the candidates. But one of the most surprising changes may be the voters in Georgia. After supporting Republican presidential contenders for the past 24 years,…
Politics Jul 27 How Hillary Clinton built her packed political resume Hillary Clinton insists she did not consider running for anything until 2000, as her husband's time in the White House was winding down. But in Jan. 2007, two months after winning a second term as U.S. senator from New York,…
Politics Jul 26 How Hillary Clinton emerged more resilient after turbulent White House years Hillary Clinton, who hopes to become the first woman president, has been breaking glass ceilings for years: The first First Lady to hold a graduate degree and first to run for office. She was also the first to testify before…
Politics Jun 06 In Democratic race, California’s delegate haul still up for grabs Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton inched closer to the party’s nomination with primary wins in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands over the weekend. But she and Sen. Bernie Sanders are neck-and-neck in the Golden State, which boasts the largest delegate…
Politics Apr 25 Tight Maryland Senate race echoes dynamics of Democratic presidential fight Voters will go to the polls in five East Coast state primaries on Tuesday. But in Maryland, it’s the Democratic primary race between Rep. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Donna Edwards to replace longtime Sen. Barbara Mikulski that’s dominating the…
Politics Feb 01 GOP race divides evangelical voters in Iowa On Iowa caucus night, only a fraction of voters typically participate. But among Republicans who attend, half are expected to be evangelical Christians, a group that helped propel Rick Santorum and Mike Huckabee to wins in the past. This cycle,…
Politics Jan 11 Who delivered the longest State of the Union and other trivia At the heels of President Obama's final State of the Union address, here's a look at the history of the State of the Union along with its various traditions and rituals.
Politics Jan 05 On the campaign trail in NH, heartbreak over heroin addiction The easy availability of cheap heroin and other opiates has exploded in New Hampshire, where more than 300 people died of drug overdose deaths in 2015. The crisis has prompted state leaders to offer plans on how to improve addiction…