Mar 29 Brokered vs. contested conventions. Whatever they’re called, there have been more than you think. By Daniel Bush Donald Trump’s ongoing standoff with Ted Cruz and John Kasich could lead to the first contested convention in four decades. Or the first brokered convention in either party since 1952. Or would it be an “open” convention? And what’s the… Continue reading
Mar 29 Police charge Trump campaign manager with assault By Steve Peoples and Terry Spencer, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Florida police have charged Donald Trump's campaign manager Corey Lewandowski with simple assault in connection with an incident earlier in the month involving a reporter. Continue reading
Mar 29 Wisconsin’s Walker backs Cruz as Trump heads to state By Scott Bauer, Associated Press BROOKFIELD, Wis. — Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz won the endorsement of Wisconsin governor — and former GOP rival — Scott Walker Tuesday as all five candidates converged on his state ahead of its key primary. Continue reading
Mar 29 Trump, Ryan increasingly at odds over future of the GOP By Julie Pace, Erica Werner and Bill Barrow, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Donald Trump wants to win the White House in the fall. Paul Ryan wants to save his vision of the Republican Party for years to come. Continue reading
Mar 28 Watch 7:58 Bernie Sanders’s three-state sweep doesn’t resolve delegate math problem By PBS News Hour Sen. Bernie Sanders made a sweep of three states in primary contests over the weekend. Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and NPR’s Tamara Keith join Gwen Ifill to discuss why Sanders has a “math problem” despite his wins,… Continue watching
Mar 28 Call to arms or satire? Petition pleads for open carry at GOP convention By Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press A petition seeking to allow firearms to be openly carried inside the arena for this summer's Republican National Convention is sparking debate, attracting tens of thousands of signatures in a matter of days. But is it for real? And who… Continue reading
Mar 28 Mock Trump tombstone removed from NYC’s Central Park By Associated Press NEW YORK — A mock tombstone for Donald Trump has been removed from New York City's Central Park. Continue reading
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