All Decoder
Michelle Obama forgoes head scarf in Saudi Arabia. Faux pas?Some Saudis criticized Michelle Obama's decision not to cover her head on her Saudi visit, but first ladies Laura Bush and Hillary Rodham Clinton did the same.
Would Palin and Trump make 2016 race 'a reality show'? Is Bill O'Reilly right?Sarah Palin responded to Bill O'Reilly's characterization by calling Fox News a "quasi-conservative" media outlet.
Scott Walker gives signs that he's all in for 2016After a well-received speech at the Iowa Freedom Summit, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced formation of a fundraising committee – a typical sign that a candidate is serious about running for president.
Jon Stewart slams Trump, Palin speeches. Is a big GOP field too easy pickin's?Jon Stewart shaped his segment around the speakers who won’t be president, in his words, but are using the pretense of a candidacy to audition for jobs at Fox News.
Will Hillary Clinton run for the Democratic nomination unopposed?Hillary Clinton is reportedly now 100 percent sure to run, and will announce in early April. She has effectively cleared the Democratic field – a plus, compared with the crowded GOP race, but there could be a downside for her.
Not Bush? Not Romney? Who does Donald Trump like for president in 2016?At a Republican event Saturday in Iowa, the business mogul and reality TV star Donald Trump revealed who he thinks best belongs in the White House.
Sarah Palin talks 2016 bid while serving wild boar chili. Mitt who?Sarah Palin hinted to ABC that she might be up for another run, saying, ‘America has had enough of seeing that – sign on the Oval Office door saying, No Girls Allowed.’
Marco Rubio moves closer to 2016 bid. Does he have a chance?The field of Republican presidential hopefuls is already crowded, but Marco Rubio may be able to distinguish himself as a fresh face among legacy front-runners.
Romney-Bush summit meeting: What's the agenda?Some GOP officials have speculated Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney might be getting together to hash out a way to avoid going head-to-head in the presidential primary.
Biden really might run in 2016. Why, Joe, why?The day after the State of the Union, Vice President Joe Biden gave his clearest indication in months that he may run for the top job in 2016.
Seth Rogen versus Sarah Palin: Is 'American Sniper' pro-war or patriotic?'American Sniper' is on track to become the biggest January blockbuster in history – as well as a cultural phenomenon that has everyone from documentary filmmaker Michael Moore to former House Speaker Newt Gingrich weighing in.
Is Huckabee happy about Stewart's Beyoncé slam?Mike Huckabee and Jon Stewart sparred throughout their interview Monday night. The former Arkansas governor is vying to be the candidate of Evangelicals and cultural conservatives in the 2016 GOP presidential field.
Romney weighs third run in 2016: a brief history of presidential comebacksIn the early years of the country, it often took two tries to reach the White House. But in the past 100 years, only one candidate has come back to win after losing a presidential election.
Will John Boehner regret use of Taylor Swift GIFs?House Speaker John Boehner assembled a listicle of 12 Taylor Swift GIFs to mock President Obama's community college plan. But is the songstress in on the gag?
Obama to host 'Selma' screening. Is he trying to make a point?President Obama's choice of 'Selma' for a White House screening has some commentators wondering if he might be trying to compensate for the film's lack of top Oscar nominations.
Rand Paul calls Romney 2016 bid 'insanity.' Counterproductive?It’s quite likely that Rand Paul, a possible presidential contender, would benefit if Mitt Romney runs. In fact, maybe the Kentucky senator should be encouraging Mitt to get the gang back together.
John Podesta joins Clinton campaign: What that means for Hillary 2016Hiring John Podesta sends a clear, unmistakable signal that Hillary Clinton is running for president in 2016. Podesta would likely serve as a strategist and troubleshooter for Clinton.
Romney, really? Backlash begins for 2016 bid.Many GOP leaders are less than thrilled by Mitt Romney's decision to run for president for a third time.
GOP congressman compares Obama to Hitler. How bad an idea?Rep. Randy Weber (R) of Texas compared President Obama to Hitler in tweets condemning the president's choice not to attend an anti-terror march in Paris.
Jeb-mentum vs. Mitt-mania: Why Bush/Romney fight is already onJeb Bush's money-raising committee suggests he's already in the race. Mitt Romney seems to want everybody to know that his campaign locomotive is getting polished up too, even it if hasn’t yet left the station.
