All Decoder
Donald Trump talks to Sarah Palin. Will he ask her to run for VP?Both are born performers with fervent political bases and share a disdain for the GOP establishment and the mainstream media.
Why did Bill Clinton seek US OK for a North Korea speech?The former president also was offered $650,000 to give a speech in Brazzaville, Congo, according to ABC News.
Are debate rules (unfairly) hurting Carly Fiorina?Carly Fiorina is polling among the top 10 Republican presidential candidates, yet she might not be invited to the next top-tier debate. In some ways, however, that could work to her advantage.
Is Donald Trump rising, or is rest of Republican field sinking?GOP Washington veterans are wondering if the Trump phenomenon is the result of faults in other candidates as much as any innate appeal of Donald Trump himself.
National Dog Day: top 5 presidential poochesWhite House dogs – at least the good ones – eased the travails of office, charmed visitors, warmed up the presidential image, and (once) helped avert nuclear war.
Donald Trump feuds with Univision's Jorge Ramos: blow to GOP?Trump had Ramos, the lead news anchor for the Spanish-language Univision, forcibly ejected from a press conference.
Attack against Megyn Kelly could hint at core of Donald Trump’s appealDonald Trump gets a degree of support from all parts of the GOP spectrum. That suggests that, to some extent, his pugnacious personality is central to his appeal.
Why has Jeb Bush begun arguing with Donald Trump?Bush is rusty and making errors. He's raised money but hasn't picked up the big early endorsements expected of a front-runner. Then, Trump surged.
Donald Trump: the son of an immigrantOver his lifetime, Donald Trump has shown little public interest in his first-generation immigrant mother’s origins. Still, he has a rich immigrant past.
Why Donald Trump's 2016 bid looks less and less like 'entertainment'As a new poll signals, GOP voters are taking Trump’s rise more seriously, whether they support him or not.
GOP hopefuls decry 'anchor baby' influx. Phantom menace?'Anchor babies' have been a big GOP talking point this week. But does the rhetoric reflect reality?
Trump vs. Bush: Will real conservative please stand up?Jeb Bush charges that Donald Trump 'doesn't have a proven conservative record.' But in terms of current hot-button issues, it’s Mr. Bush, not Mr. Trump, who needs to convince the right of his bona fides.
New poll shows Trump competitive with Clinton. Really?A new CNN/ORC poll shows Donald Trump gaining ground against Hillary Clinton. In many respects, the poll says more about Mrs. Clinton than Mr. Trump.
Scott Walker releases big Obamacare replacement plan. Smart move?Scott Walker's health-care plan would eliminate all Obamacare’s sources of revenue, without specifying what would replace them. GOP rivals say it's another entitlement the US can't afford.
Scott Walker immigration flip shows how Trump is reshaping 2016 raceThe rise of Donald Trump in the Republican presidential race has coincided with a fall for Scott Walker. Now, Governor Walker is shifting strongly to the right on immigration.
Donald Trump wants to change the Constitution. Realistic?Donald Trump isn't the only one. On issues ranging from birthright citizenship to getting 'unaccountable money' out of US politics, presidential candidates are pushing policies that would require constitutional amendments.
Donald Trump tracks left on abortion. Will GOP primary voters follow?Donald Trump says his position on abortion is the same as Ronald Reagan’s – OK in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. But that ignores Reagan’s history on abortion, which led the former president to become an ardent foe.
Is Donald Trump the next Ronald Reagan?There are obvious parallels. In the 1980 primaries, Ronald Reagan was not the candidate of the establishment insiders. In Campaign 2016, Donald Trump isn’t, either. The latter is an actor, but he’s also a reactor.
Is Animas River spill leaching into presidential race?EPA officials say the immediate danger from the spill has diminished as the polluted waters have dissipated. GOP candidates say the EPA was hapless and arrogant.
In retrospect, John Kasich’s rise was obviousWe had a feeling Ohio Gov. John Kasich would snag Tom Rath, a major New Hampshire Republican, onto his team. Now let's see if Governor Kasich keeps rising in N.H. polls.
