Feb 18 Watch 7:25 Something better than polls for political predictions? You bet! By PBS News Hour What’s the best way to predict who will win the 2016 election? The answer may not be polls or pundits, but market forces. Predictit is a website that allows people to buy shares in a given candidate’s support in a… Continue watching
Feb 18 A political horse race where you can actually bet on the future president By Paul Solman Whether you call it betting or investing, one thing is clear: political prediction markets are surprisingly accurate predictors of presidential races. Continue reading
Feb 18 Despite a New Hampshire loss, Democratic insiders boost Clinton’s delegate lead By Hope Yen and Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Bernie Sanders won big in New Hampshire, but Hillary Clinton is still adding to her wide lead in the delegates who will decide the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee. Continue reading
Feb 18 Pope says Trump is ‘not Christian’ for wanting to build a wall on U.S.-Mexico border By Nicole Winfield and Julie Pace, Associated Press Asked about Donald Trump's views on immigration, Pope Francis says anyone who wants to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexican border isn't Christian. Continue reading
Feb 17 Watch 10:08 GOP campaign attacks accelerate ahead of S.C., Nevada battles By PBS News Hour Four days before the South Carolina primary, the GOP contest has become a blur of blistering attacks, especially between Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush. Political director Lisa Desjardins offers an update, and Jon Ralston of Ralston… Continue watching
Feb 17 Ted Cruz does have friends in Washington. Check the House By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Cruz's rivals like to say he doesn't have any friends in Washington. That's not true. Continue reading
Feb 17 GOP candidates face a high-stakes chess match in South Carolina By Julie Pace and Bill Barrow, Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. — Jeb Bush, John Kasich and Marco Rubio are locked in a high-stakes political chess match in South Carolina, strategically moving money and other campaign resources around in a bid to pull ahead in the Republican primary race… Continue reading
Feb 16 Watch 3:21 Fighting for South Carolina, GOP candidates talk national security By PBS News Hour South Carolina voters like to talk security, and the GOP candidates have followed suit. While Jeb Bush took a swing at Donald Trump's readiness as military commander, Trump blasted Bush's brother for the Iraq war and 9/11. Meanwhile, Democratic candidates… Continue watching
Feb 15 George W. Bush jumps back into presidential politics By Julie Pace and Bill Barrow, Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. — Former President George W. Bush was making his first direct foray into the 2016 campaign Monday in South Carolina, hoping a state that put him on the path to the White House 16 years ago can do… Continue reading
Feb 14 Watch 6:04 Fact check: The ninth Republican debate By PBS News Hour The final six GOP candidates sparred in Saturday's ninth Republican presidential debate, taking on topics, including foreign policy, the Islamic State, 9/11 and replacing Justice Scalia. Jon Greenberg of Politifact joins William Brangham to fact check what they said. Continue watching