May 04 Watch 9:01 Will 2016 be the year of the political outsider? By PBS News Hour The field of Republican contenders for 2016 has grown by two: retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson and Carly Fiorina, a former Hewlett-Packard CEO, have both announced their candidacies. Gwen Ifill talks to Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Tamara… Continue watching
May 04 Hillary Clinton agrees to testify on Benghazi, emails this month By Erica Werner, Associated Press Hillary Rodham Clinton is willing to testify on Capitol Hill later this month about the attacks in Benghazi, Libya, and about her email practices, her attorney told lawmakers in a letter Monday. Continue reading
May 04 What does Carly Fiorina believe? Where the candidate stands on 10 issues By Lisa Desjardins, Sarah McHaney Best known for nearly six years as CEO of Hewlett-Packard, Carly Fiorina was the first female to run a Fortune 20 company. Now she's running for president. Here's where she stands on 10 key issues. Continue reading
May 03 What does Ben Carson believe? Where the candidate stands on 10 issues By Lisa Desjardins He is a pioneering brain surgeon and the holder of high accolades, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the designation as a “Living Legend” by the Library of Congress and five dozen honorary degrees. Ben Carson credits his mother for… Continue reading
Apr 30 What does Bernie Sanders believe? Where the candidate stands on 10 issues By Lisa Desjardins On Thursday, independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont announced his run for the White House. Here is where Sanders stands on 10 key issues. Continue reading
Apr 28 Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders to run for president By Associated Press Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders will announce his plans to seek the Democratic nomination for president on Thursday, presenting a liberal challenge to Hillary Rodham Clinton. Continue reading
Apr 27 Watch 7:21 How will gay marriage play as a GOP campaign issue for 2016? By PBS News Hour Gwen Ifill talks to Tamara Keith of NPR and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report about Republicans’ reactions to the debate on gay marriage, whether questions about foreign donations to the Clinton Foundation has become a liability for Hillary… Continue watching
Apr 24 Not long ago, Rubio questioned his readiness for presidency By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Marco Rubio lacks the experience to be president and Jeb Bush is a brilliant man ready for the job. So said Marco Rubio. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 7:43 Will questions about conflict of interest hurt the Clinton campaign? By PBS News Hour According to The New York Times, a uranium company that donated millions to the Clinton Foundation sought approval during Hillary Clinton's State Department tenure to sell control to Russia. Also, Reuters reported that the Clinton Foundation is re-filing tax returns… Continue watching
Apr 21 A guide to political money: campaigns, PACs, super PACs By Philip Elliott, Associated Press WASHINGTON — A presidential candidate says he or she is running for president, raises cash for the campaign and spends it, right? That's not the whole story these days. Continue reading