Mar 27 Trump’s penchant for phone interviews draws network ire By David Bauder, Associated Press In television news, a telephone interview is typically frowned upon. Donald Trump’s fondness for them is changing habits and causing consternation in newsrooms, while challenging political traditions. Continue reading
Mar 26 Could anti-Trump protesters propel his candidacy forward? By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press As demonstrators escalate their tactics, they also risk helping Trump, especially among Republican voters his rivals are furiously trying to persuade to reject the billionaire businessman. Continue reading
Mar 26 Trump under fire for jabs aimed at Cruz’s wife By Thomas Beaumont, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Donald Trump's latest rude comments about Ted Cruz's wife are raising new alarms among Republicans about the party front-runner's ability to win over women, especially in a potential fall presidential match-up with Hillary Clinton. Continue reading
Mar 25 Watch 13:51 Shields and Brooks on Trump-Cruz wife feud, ISIS terror in Brussels 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 the terror attack in Brussels and the U.S. fight against the Islamic State, why President Obama was criticized for attending… Continue watching
Mar 25 Trump isn’t the only factor driving record Republican turnout By Daniel Bush Through the latest round of voting on Tuesday, Republican turnout was 58 percent higher than at this point in the 2012 primaries. But there are several other factors contributing to the rise in primary GOP turnout that have little to… Continue reading
Mar 25 Cruz says Trump stoking false rumors about his wife By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press OSHKOSH, Wisconsin -- Ted Cruz accused Republican presidential rival Donald Trump of stoking false rumors about his personal life on Friday, charging that the billionaire businessman and GOP front-runner was trafficking in "sleaze" and "slime."… Continue reading
Mar 25 How mean can we get? By Gwen Ifill The story of infamous political rivals Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton is one of Broadway's hottest tickets. Then as now, running for president -- they both aspired to it; neither achieved it -- can be deadly serious. Continue reading
Mar 24 Watch 8:28 Why economic anxiety is driving working class voters to ‘Trumpism’ By PBS News Hour Economic anxiety has taken center stage in this year’s election, driving many angry voters to rally behind Donald Trump. According to conservative Charles Murray, this anxiety can be traced back to deep-seated feelings of marginalization among working class families, exacerbated… Continue watching
Mar 24 Cruz calls Trump ‘a sniveling coward’ By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press DANE, Wis. -- Ted Cruz branded Donald Trump a "sniveling coward" Thursday as the feud between the Republican presidential contenders over their wives took a nastier turn. Continue reading
Mar 24 Are there echoes of George Wallace in Trump’s message? By Bill Barrow, Associated Press One presidential candidate pledged to "Stand up for America." Two generations later, another promises to "Make America Great Again." Their common denominator: convincing certain Americans that their version of the United States is under threat. Continue reading