Jul 07 As Republican infighting grows, donors call for calm By Steve Peoples and Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Worried about “Republican-on-Republican violence,” top party donors are taking action, with one firing off a letter calling for more civility and another seeking to block businessman Donald Trump from the debate stage altogether. Continue reading
Jul 04 Presidential contenders march in Fourth of July parades By Associated Press Marching in Fourth of July parades in these early voting states has become a tradition for politicians seeking the White House, giving them a chance to boost their name recognition and glad-hand with voters. Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch 12:20 Shields and Brooks on Supreme Court lessons, Donald Trump controversy By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including what we learned about the Supreme Court this session, new presidential candidates Gov. Chris Christie and former Sen. Jim Webb,… Continue watching
Jun 30 Watch 27:28 Watch Chris Christie announce his candidacy for U.S. president By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 30 What does Chris Christie believe? Where the candidate stands on 10 issues By Elizabeth Summers, Lisa Desjardins He’s a lawyer, a former Wall Street lobbyist and a Bruce Springsteen superfan. Chris Christie is the two-term Republican governor of a blue state, a Little League coach and father of four. Here’s where he stands on 10 big issues. Continue reading
Jun 30 Christie returns to his high school to announce 2016 run LIVINGSTON, N.J. -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie opened his 2016 campaign for president Tuesday and, never one to aim small, declared he's "out to change the world."… Continue reading
Jun 29 Watch 7:17 Why GOP candidates will be talking about the Supreme Court on the campaign trail By PBS News Hour Judy Woodruff talks to Stuart Rothenberg of the Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report and Tamara Keith of NPR about Republican reactions to the Supreme Court rulings on Obamacare and same-sex marriage, plus a look at new presidential candidate Gov. Bobby… Continue watching
May 29 Why polls are ridiculous … until they’re not By Gwen Ifill The Republican race is taking shape! The latest poll conducted by Connecticut’s Quinnipiac University says so. But with so many numbers to digest, here’s why it’s all so ridiculous. Continue reading
May 22 Bush, Christie rise in defense of Patriot Act By Bill Barrow, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Republican presidential contenders Jeb Bush and Chris Christie heartily endorsed the Patriot Act on Friday and mocked those who deride the intelligence overhaul passed after the Sept. 11 attacks as an encroachment on civil liberties. “There… Continue reading
May 02 What do ‘Bridgegate’ charges mean for Christie’s White House hopes? By Jill Colvin, Associated Press The charges handed down against three former allies of Gov. Chris Christie in the George Washington Bridge traffic scandal provide mixed news for the Republican governor as he tries to regain momentum in support of an expected presidential bid. Continue reading