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 06 Watch How 2016 candidates are fundraising their war chests By PBS News Hour Gwen Ifill talks to Tamara Keith of NPR and Susan Page of USA Today about what the latest campaign fundraising numbers tell us about Hillary Clinton and Sen. Ted Cruz, and how Sen. Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump are putting… Continue watching
Jul 05 Clinton campaign hits the books to craft policy proposals By Lisa Lerer, Associated Press By last fall, the number of experts Hillary Clinton had interviewed hit two hundred and her team stopped keeping track. Continue reading
Jul 05 Ted Cruz’s presidential campaign reports $14 million in fundraising By Associated Press Ted Cruz's presidential campaign has raised more than $14 million since the Texas senator launched his bid for the Republican presidential nomination just over three months ago, his campaign said Sunday. 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 04 As Sanders draws large crowds, Clinton touts progressive record By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday she takes a "backseat to no one" on championing liberal causes, presenting herself as a standard-bearer for Democrats as primary challenger Bernie Sanders generates large, energetic crowds. Continue reading
Jul 03 Hispanic leaders urge Republican presidential candidates to condemn Trump By Steve Peoples, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Hispanic leaders are warning of harm to Republican White House hopes unless the party's presidential contenders do more to condemn Donald Trump, a businessman turned presidential candidate who's refusing to apologize for calling Mexican immigrants rapists and drug… Continue reading
Jul 02 What does Jim Webb believe? Where the candidate stands on 10 issues By Lisa Desjardins, Elizabeth Summers, Anya van Wagtendonk He’s famously Scottish American, a Marine veteran and former Secretary of the Navy who has written 10 books and is the creative force behind “Rules of Engagement.” Jim Webb upset the Virginia Democratic establishment and the national Republican party with… Continue reading
Jul 02 Former Sen. Jim Webb announces his presidential run By Ken Thomas, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- A look at former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb, who announced Thursday he would seek the Democratic presidential nomination. Continue reading
Jul 01 Ted Cruz reminds everyone why we have professional voice actors By Joshua Barajas Ted Cruz stopped by the Buzzfeed offices to prove his was the biggest fan of “The Simpsons” by working his way through many personalities made famous by the animated comedy. Continue reading