Jun 22 Watch 9:28 Time to take down the Confederate flag in S.C.? Candidates weigh in By PBS News Hour With the racially-motivated shooting at Charleston’s Emmanuel AME Church Wednesday, some prominent South Carolina politicians, including Gov. Nikki Haley, are saying it is time to take down the Confederate flag from the state house. Susan Page of USA Today and… Continue watching
Jun 21 Huckabee: 2016 candidates should avoid Confederate flag debate By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Republican Mike Huckabee and other GOP presidential contenders are staying clear of the Confederate flag debate in South Carolina, saying it's an issue that should be decided by the state, not the federal government. Continue reading
Jun 20 Sanders gaining against Clinton in early polls By Ken Thomas, Associated Press In a race for the Democratic presidential nomination with Hillary Rodham Clinton, the blunt talk about the economy and the gap between the rich and poor is working for Bernie Sanders. Continue reading
Jun 20 Clinton: Congress should pass ‘common sense’ gun control legislation By Lisa Lerer, Associated Press Hillary Rodham Clinton is calling for "common sense" gun control legislation and decrying "institutional racism" just days after a violent shooting in a historic South Carolina church that killed nine of its black members. Continue reading
Jun 17 American history has seen some first lady stand-ins By Darlene Superville, Associated Press WASHINGTON — When Republican Lindsey Graham suggested his sister "could play" first lady if his long-shot presidential bid proves successful, the life-long bachelor knew what he was talking about. Daughters, daughters-in-law, sisters and nieces all have subbed as first lady… Continue reading
Jun 16 What does Donald Trump believe? Where the candidate stands on 10 issues By Lisa Desjardins, Nathalie Boyd He's a cultural phenomenon, television showman and billionaire whose business runs from real estate to clothing to international beauty pageants. Donald John Trump has been an Emmy nominee, best-selling author and was twice named statesman of the year in Sarasota,… Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch: Donald Trump launches his 2016 presidential campaign By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Should he get in, Trump would be required to release a personal financial disclosure that would reveal intimate details about his personal finances. The disclosure would include his net worth, sources of income, liabilities and assets. He would have to… Continue reading
Jun 15 What does Jeb Bush believe? Where the candidate stands on 11 issues By Rachel Wellford He is a real estate developer turned two-term Florida governor. John Ellis Bush (J.E.B.) speaks fluent Spanish at home, chose to become a Texas Longhorn and is one of the Bush family’s middle children. The son and brother of presidents,… Continue reading
Jun 15 Now a 2016 contender, campaign logo says ‘Jeb!’ — but not Bush By Steve Peoples, Brendan Farrington, Associated Press MIAMI — Jeb Bush is ready to launch a Republican presidential bid months in the making Monday by asserting his commitment to the “most vulnerable in our society,” an approach targeting the broader American electorate even as he faces questions… Continue reading
Jun 14 Clinton aiming to shore up base of supporters in Iowa By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Seeking an army of volunteers, Hillary Rodham Clinton is trying to build an organizational edge in Iowa. Continue reading