Campaigns

Bernie Sanders Leads Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire Poll

By Tanya Basu

Stephen Colbert Mocks Jeb Bush Fundraiser With His Own Contest

By Tanya Basu

John Kasich Takes Presidential Campaign to Snapchat with Bacon Filter Ad

By Zeke J Miller

Man Might Have Gotten Neck Tattooed With 'Jeb4Prez'

By Tanya Basu

Black Lives Matter Protestors Storm Bernie Sanders Rally

Three protestors used the rally to mark the one year anniversary of Michael Brown's death in Ferguson

By Tanya Basu August 9, 2015

California Senate Candidate Caught Ridiculing Native Americans

Sanchez used an offensive gesture before a group of Indian Americans

By Justin Worland May 17, 2015

'It Was Never a Dress' Campaign Will Change How You See Bathroom Signs

It's not a dress—it's a cape

By Tessa Berenson May 2, 2015

The Epic Scale of Lobbying Cash

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute April 21, 2015

Who Said It: Ron or Rand Paul?

Test how well you know GOP presidential candidate from his father

By Ryan Teague Beckwith April 7, 2015

Jeb Bush Quits Board Memberships in Advance of Likely White House Run

Cutting those ties could be preparation for scrutiny in a Republican primary

By Denver Nicks January 1, 2015

Poll: Obama's Approval Rating Up Among Latinos

Some 57% of Latinos now say they approve of the job that Obama is doing

By NBC News December 18, 2014

5 Election Comedies to Get You Ready for the Polls

Because it's our civic duty to laugh

By Eliza Berman November 4, 2014

Immigration Not Top Election Issue on Arizona-Mexico Border

Even on the southern border, economic concerns reign supreme

By Alex Rogers August 13, 2014

IRS Readies Rubber Stamp

IRS head touts "efficiencies," but some groups fear fraud

By Massimo Calabresi July 13, 2014

5 Things Politicians Must Stop Saying

Speech may be free but there are some words that candidates have to quit using—for everyone's sanity

By Jeffrey Kluger May 7, 2014

Tech Startup Amplifyd Seeks to Bring Lobbying to the People

The idea may be a reach but it raises interesting ideas about the future of political engagement in America

By Denver Nicks April 25, 2014

Supreme Court Makes It Rain on Campaigns

With the limit on aggregate political contributions lifted by the high court, anyone looking to influence elected officials—let alone enjoy a sit-down dinner with the President—should expect to dig a lot deeper into their pockets in future elections

By Michael Scherer April 2, 2014

Democrats and Republicans Unite to Push Digital Campaigns

Operatives from both parties agree that TV is giving way to online and other viewing, and that it's time for ad budgets change with the times

By Zeke J Miller March 19, 2014

Money Can't Buy You Love, But It Can Buy Lawmakers

A new study is providing some support to the old adage that money opens doors in Washington, showing that campaign contributors get special attention from lawmakers generally not given to voters who haven't shelled out for a specific politician

By Maya Rhodan March 11, 2014

Wendy Davis Is Down But Not Out in Texas

After waffling on open carry gun laws and battling accusations of embellishing her bio, Davis might want to take a look at how some famously fierce Texas women have ridden to victory

By Hilary Hylton February 12, 2014