2016 Power Rankings: Trump on Top

Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio round out our top tier of Republican contenders.

• Adam Wollner, Kyle Trygstad, Alex Roarty, and Josh Kraushaar
• Jan 28, 2016

Why Republicans Want Nikki Haley to Be the VP

In the South Carolina governor, GOP pros see a prospective vice presidential candidate who could trump Hillary Clinton’s advantage with women voters.

• Alex Roarty and Karyn Bruggeman
• Jan 7, 2016

Hotline's 2016 Senate Rankings

The Senate seats most likely to flip.

• Kyle Trygstad, Andrea Drusch, Alex Roarty, and Josh Kraushaar
• Dec 27, 2015

Democratic Super PAC Targets Toomey

Group wants to persuade voters that the Pennsylvania Republican votes only with GOP leadership.

• Alex Roarty
• Dec 17, 2015

Posh Hotels And Pricey Airfare: Meet the Senate Candidate Driving Democrats Crazy

Kamala Harris has splurged on luxury cars, airline tickets, and first-class accommodations, raising questions about the California front-runner's spending habits.

• Alex Roarty
• Dec 6, 2015

Can Democrats’ Anti-Koch Attacks Actually Work?

One Harry Reid-backed group says it has proof it can use the strategy to persuade voters, but others in the party aren’t sure.

• Alex Roarty
• Nov 19, 2015

Why Governors Are Struggling in the 2016 Race

The conventional wisdom is that successful candidates should stay far from Washington. So why are senators doing so much better than governors this cycle?

• Alex Roarty
• Nov 18, 2015

Bobby Jindal Suspending Presidential Campaign

Louisiana governor announces that 'this is not my time' on Fox News.

• Alex Roarty
• Nov 17, 2015

On Foreign Policy, Hillary Clinton Hit from All Sides

Saturday's debate shows that a renewed focus on America's role in the world will create obstacles for Democratic front-runner.

• Alex Roarty
• Nov 15, 2015

Marco Rubio Won the Debate, Donald Trump Lost It, and Nobody Got Saved by the Bell

The moderators took a lighter touch than the last round, but not all of the candidates took advantage.

• Alex Roarty
• Nov 10, 2015