South Carolinians facing tough times, but think politicians won’t help
Voters and non-voters alike see themselves and their neighbors facing hard times. But many of those we talked with feel that they are on their own.
The black community is key in South Carolina primary
Pundits have been examining opinions within the African American community and trying to predict whether Clinton or Sanders will capture the black vote.
Unity vs. the right in Nevada, danger displayed in South Carolina
Nevada's Democratic Party caucuses held showed an effort between Sanders and Clinton to protect the White House from the hands of the far right.
Sanders, Clinton neck and neck in Nevada
The latest CNN poll indicates that the outcome of the Democratic Party caucuses, taking place across Nevada tomorrow, are still too close to call.
Obama urges end to “poisonous political climate” in Illinois
He came home to a place that launched his political career - the Illinois state capitol - and addressed lawmakers on creating a "better kind of politics."
Minority voters must focus on what, not who
We've learned that a rising tide doesn't raise all boats. Some boats are buoyant yachts, others small row boats and some are stuck at the bottom.
With Scalia’s death, 4-4 split means uncertain outcomes in major cases
The sudden injection of a Supreme Court nomination battle into the midst of the presidential primaries hugely raises the stakes for November.
Sanders’ “political revolution” wins in New Hampshire primary
"The American people are showing that they will no longer accept a political system bought and paid for by the billionaire class," Sanders said in his victory speech.
Illinois campuses erupt in protests over budget crisis
College campuses across the state are erupting with protests as Illinois enters its eighth month without a budget.
Kasich: like other right wingers, but with a smile
John Kasich demonstrated the difference between himself and other, more boisterous Republican presidential nominee contenders; the difference? Other than the smile, there is none.
