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Rand Paul Calls Donald Trump an 'Empty Suit'

The Paul campaign also called the real estate mogul a "bully" after his debate performance.

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Are We Nearing the End of Trump?

If history is any guide, he's not going anywhere.

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The Donald Trump Conundrum

How should his Republican rivals handle him at the debate? And who might inherit his supporters?

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Crowded Primary Field Is Good News for Republican Voters

Particularly in Iowa and New Hampshire, where party activists crave being courted, they are in heaven these days.

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A Momentous Week, and a GOP That Needs to Change

The fight over the Confederate flag and the Supreme Court decisions on Obamacare and same-sex marriage all send the signal that Republicans need to adapt to keep pace with younger voters.

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Bernie Sanders and the Age Question

He would be the oldest newly-elected president by a wide margin. Will voters care?

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Why Hillary Clinton Is Underwater

It was inevitable that her numbers would drop once she became a real candidate. But will they keep falling?

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A Tough Question for 2016 Candidates

They'll get criticized if they avoid the press. But they'll also take flak if they answer questions the wrong way, as Bush and Rubio have on Iraq.

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Ending the Presidential Debate Duopoly

Including a third-party candidate would reinvigorate American democracy.

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The Many Measures of Hillary Clinton

The former secretary of state has long held progressive economic views—but that's only one aspect of her political identity.

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Ron Paul, Bill Clinton, and Dynastic Dilemmas

Rand Paul and Hillary Clinton discover that their greatest assets may also be their greatest liabilities.

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Clinton's Rough Road Ahead

The liberal base and the media will work together to make sure she isn't crowned as the Democratic nominee.

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What Does It Mean for Obama to Love or Hate America?

Rudy Giuliani is only the latest conservative to claim that the president isn't fond of his country, despite all evidence to the contrary.

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Bush, Clinton and the Fatigue Factor

Party elites may be fine with dynasty candidates, but rank-and-file voters are warier.

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2015 Will Be a Year of Reaction for the President

Obama will be shifting from playing offense to defense as Republicans assume control of Congress. His progressive accomplishments are at stake.

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Obama's Recent Bold Actions Shape the Contest for 2016

The verdict on Obama unbound will pivot on whether his initiatives improve or diminish the chances of a Democrat succeeding him in 2016.

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Three Key Questions Will Determine What Direction Election Winds Are Blowing

If there is a wave, it is the open Senate seats in Colorado and Iowa, as well as the seats held by Sens. Kay Hagan and Jeanne Shaheen, that will sound the alarm.

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The Trench Warfare Begins

Democrats' chance to maintain their hold on the Senate now boils down to the ground game.