Democrats Are Hoping for a Wave
In 1980, Democratic pollster Peter Hart warned Gaylord Nelson, Wisconsin's champion vote-getter as governor and senator, that he was going to lose. Hart saw a Republican wave coming.
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.com | Gingrich: No candidate’s economic plan adds up
Newt Gingrich says that "of course" GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump's economic plan doesn't add up, adding that historically, no candidate's numbers do. The ex-House speaker and presidential candidate was responding to a question on FOX News on Sunday about whether Trump's plan to slash corporate and other taxes was economically sound.
Virginia’s Rep. Rigell endorses Libertarian Johnson
Virginia Republican congressman Scott Rigell says he will vote for Libertarian Gary Johnson for president rather than for Republican nominee Donald Trump.
Republicans say Trump could lose key states
Two Republican officials who have been critical of Donald Trump raised new concerns about his ability to win in the key battleground states of Ohio and Arizona. Speaking on CBS's ''Face the Nation'' on Sunday morning, Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., cautioned that Hillary Clinton could win his state - which has gone for the Republican nominee in every election since 2000 and has gone for the Democratic nominee only once in the past 10 presidential elections.
A second Republican congressman just endorsed someone who…
Rep. Scott Rigell of Virginia became the second Republican member of Congress to break from party lines and endorse a candidate who is not his party's nominee. Rigell told The New York Times on Saturday that he will be voting for Libertarian Party nominee and New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson instead of Republican nominee Donald Trump.
Martinez to Trump: Some things are ‘off limits’
But the Dalton High School graduate who was injured while serving in the Army in Iraq and who became known nationally while winning the "Dancing With the Stars" TV show in 2011, says he's been increasingly concerned about the campaign of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Martinez says the "last straw" was when a supporter presented Trump with a Purple Heart, which is awarded to U.S. military members who are wounded in combat, and Trump said he'd always wanted a Purple Heart and this was a much easier way of getting it.
Latest national poll gives Clinton an 8-point lead
Hillary Clinton is ahead of Donald Trump by eight points in the newest national poll, released Sunday by the Washington Post and ABC News. Clinton leads Trump 50-42 percent among registered voters and 51-44 percent among likely voters.
Rubio opposes abortions for women with Zika
Sen. Marco Rubio does not believe pregnant women infected with the Zika virus should have the right to terminate their pregnancies. Rubio told Politico he believes all human life should be protected by law, regardless of Zika or "any prenatal condition."
The Country Will Survive This Election – No Matter Who Wins
There's a lot of consternation about the choices available in the 2016, and for good reason. Hillary Clinton is terrible, and Donald Trump might be worse.
Clinton widens lead over Trump to 8 points: poll
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during the National Association of Black Journalists and National Association of Hispanic Journalists joint convention in Washington, DC, August 5, 2016. Washington: Democrat Hillary Clinton has widened her lead over White House rival Donald Trump to eight points after both parties' nominating conventions, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll out Sunday.
Hillary Clinton pulls ahead of Donald Trump in Florida
In the must win state of Florida over the past three weeks it has gone from too close to call to a big lead for Democrat Hillary Clinton. The former Secretary of State now established a 6 point lead over her Republican rival Donald Trump in a new Suffolk University Poll.
Donald Trump’s millennial problem
As the Republican nominee Donald Trump looks at his path to victory he knows a few facts to be true. He must continue to lead big among the white male voters, he needs to maintain his dominance in the non-college educated voters and then he must find a way to appeal Independents.
John Hood: Hometown debates will inform voters statewide
North Carolina is urbanizing that much is certain. You can chart it in the economic data about population, income and job creation.
Paul Ryan stares down a GOP revolt in his backyard
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: JANESVILLE, Wis. - House Speaker Paul D. Ryan's, R-Wis., red-brick Georgian revival in this tree-lined, kid-filled Midwestern neighborhood has long been his "refuge," as his wife calls it, from the divisive world of politics.
New Donald Trump attack ad turns Hillary Clinton into a…
The ad attempts to pounce on an explanation Clinton gave on Friday at an event for the National Association of Black Journalists and National Association of Hispanic Journalists . At the event, Clinton said she might have "short-circuited" in making a claim on Fox News that her statements on her email scandal were "truthful."
Donald Trump seems to have a new nickname for ‘Unstable…
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump test-drove a new nickname for Hillary Clinton during a campaign rally in New Hampshire on Saturday. "Unstable" wasn't the only name Trump pinned on Clinton at the rally.
Hillsborough Democrats take aim at GOP during fundraising dinner
The Hillsborough County Democratic Party's annual Kennedy-King fundraising dinner Saturday night was an unprecedented success for the recent, generally dysfunctional history of the local party, with a big, excited crowd swelled by dozens of local candidates and party officials. They included everyone from state party chairwoman Allison Tant and U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson to most of the Tampa City Council.
Ketchikan man shares experience as Republican convention delegate
District 36 Republican Chairman Trevor Shaw was one of 28 Alaska delegates to the Republican National Convention. Shaw spoke to KRBD recently about his experience at the convention and opinion of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
Say no to Pence
If the federal government grants New Hampshire's request for a drought disaster declaration, farmers in all but the southwest corner of the state can qualify for emergency assistance programs.
Big names turn out at annual Fancy Farm Picnic
Democrats and Republicans fired put-downs and criticisms at each other Saturday at the annual Fancy Farm picnic in western Kentucky. SAID LAST YEAR THAT FANCY FARM WAS TOO NEGATIVE, GOT INTO THE SPIRIT AND BABY BEAR UP HERE, SPEWING THEIR ANGER FROM THIS, WAIT A MINUTE.