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- First LookShould Mitt Romney have run for president?
The 2012 Republican nominee joked about regretting having not run for president this election. But would he have stood a chance against Trump?
- Republican flip-flop: Rep. Jason Chaffetz says he'll vote Trump after all
The Utah congressman is one of six Republicans who un-endorsed Donald Trump only to say later they'll still vote for him Nov. 8.
- First LookWill Republicans lose the Senate majority?
Republicans' two-year hold on the Senate is at serious risk, say observers, and Democrats hope to cut into the party's 30-seat majority in the House of Representatives as well.
- First LookMaine has only four electoral votes. Why is Trump going back?
The Republican candidate will make his fourth general election visit to Maine this Friday. While the state only boasts four electoral college votes, Donald Trump’s strategy in the home stretch relies on more than just winning the big swing states.
- Undecided voters in North Carolina: struggling but hopeful
Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and the media all come in for rough treatment by 12 undecided voters in a major battleground state. But some see a resilient nation.
- Why support for Clinton is surging among Millennials
Support for Hillary Clinton is steadily rising among adults ages 18 to 30, with 60 percent of likely young voters now saying they'd vote for the Democratic nominee.
- Beneath the surface, the South is starting to look a lot less red
Most Southern states will likely choose Donald Trump on Election Day, but the Republican advantage has eroded significantly.
- The Politics of US series: Obamacare
Eighth in a 10-part weekly series. The Politics of US looks at polarizing topics to help deepen understanding of the issues – and respect for those with differing views. This installment looks at why Obamacare is so controversial, and costly.
- How Republicans see the recent Obamacare price hike
uddenly armed with fresh political ammunition, Donald Trump and anxious Republicans across the nation seized on spiking health care costs Tuesday in a final-days effort to spark election momentum.
- Winning without the White House? Why Gary Johnson is aiming for 5 percent
If the Libertarian ticket carries at least 5 percent of the vote, then it would qualify for public funding for future campaigns. But will that reshape the next election?
- Does the Supreme Court need a ninth justice? Not by November, says Breyer.
The SCOTUS justice says that the current court could address any case that comes its way during the election. Some say the eight-member court is limiting judgments, while others believe it offers a model of consensus America badly needs.
- Why voting rights groups are facing pressure in the upcoming election
Across the United States, concerns over Trump's rigged-election rhetoric has prompted concerns that overzealous Trump supporters could intimidate voters in a year with a significantly decreased amount of federal election observers.
- First LookElection Day: Coming to a theater near you?
AMC Theatres will offer 'red' and 'blue' viewing options for moviegoers on election night.
- Briefing: Amid price hikes, where Obamacare stands
The Obama administration announced Monday that consumers will face an average 25 percent increase in certain premiums. It’s increasingly clear the next president will have to address such financial instability.
- Obamacare's ups and downs, as seen by a Republican doctor
Daniel Derksen, who drafted part of Obamacare, has had a front seat to the implosion of Arizona's private insurance marketplace. But as a rural health expert, he also sees how it's helped.
- First LookTrump TV? Campaign launches nightly broadcast on Facebook Live
Donald Trump launched campaign coverage on his Facebook page Monday evening. The Republican nominee will continue to air nightly broadcasts until election day.
- A defiant Trump insists 'we are winning'
Despite continued difficulties with women and minorities, Trump refuses to soften his message in the campaign's final days to broaden his coalition.
- On Nov. 9, how does Trump or Clinton heal the nation?
Bill Clinton did a good job reaching across the aisle to get things done with Republicans. So did Ronald Reagan. Their eras weren’t that long ago.
- Speaking Politics phrase of the week: 'roll-off'
When voters vote for president but not for other races on the ballot, that's roll-off, and experts are wondering if it will be an issue with Trump voters.
- Kellyanne Conway on Trump campaign woes: Is the comeback plan viable?
As the Republican candidate falls behind in national polls, can he win key swing states without a strong grassroots presence or widespread GOP support?