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Donors Gave Super PACs $100 Million in Second Half of 2015

Records show 29 individuals or organizations gave $1 million or more

By Center for Responsive Politics / Will Tucker, Bob Biersack and Viveca Novak February 1, 2016

What to Know About the Iowa Caucuses

How they work and what they mean

By TIME Staff January 29, 2016

The Dawn of Reality TV Politics

On Thursday night, we got our most sustained look yet at how TV is going to handle a new kind of presidential politics. The evening's Republican debate felt yet more like a retread, while the...

By Daniel D'Addario January 28, 2016

Why Huckabee and Santorum Will Attend Trump's Rally

"I had some time because I'm not doing anything at 9 tonight."

By Daniel White January 28, 2016

The Sad Sideshow of the Republican Undercard

"Why is your message not working?"

By Alex Altman / Des Moines January 28, 2016

Undercard GOP Debate Has Clear Focus: Islam

'Leave the faith alone,' Graham says

By Philip Elliott December 15, 2015

Republicans Turn on Each Other in Bitter Las Vegas Debate

Donald Trump and Ted Cruz take fire from all sides

By Philip Elliott December 15, 2015

Read the Full Text of the Fourth Republican Undercard Debate

Four Republican presidential candidates met for an undercard debate in Milwaukee, Wis., on the Fox Business channel. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum and former Arkansas Gov....

By Ryan Teague Beckwith November 10, 2015

Chris Christie Proves His Mettle in Undercard

Forget that Chris Christie got bumped from the primetime debate for a smaller stage with lesser-polling Republican rivals. The New Jersey Governor’s performance Tuesday in a Fox Business battle showed that he has already flash-forwarded...

By Zeke J Miller and Philip Elliott / Milwaukee, Wis. November 10, 2015

What Each Candidate Needs to Do at the GOP Debate

Ben Carson is having quite the rough few days as a first-time political candidate, fending off allegations that his personal anecdotes don't add up. If the retired neurosurgeon is going to survive Tuesday night’s debate—the...

By Philip Elliott / Milwaukee, Wis. November 9, 2015

The Republican Contenders Couldn't Stop Talking About Beer

Republican candidates agree: America likes beer.

By Daniel White October 28, 2015

Here's What Apps GOP Undercard Candidates Use Most

When it comes to smartphone apps, the four candidates at the Republican undercard debate stick to the tried and true. Asked which three apps they use the most, the candidates offered pretty standard answers, with...

By Daniel White October 28, 2015

Candidates Fail to Catch Fire at Third Republican Undercard Debate

Few fireworks were expected at Wednesday's undercard Republican presidential debate, and the four candidates on stage met those low expectations. During the hour-long debate on CNBC, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham,...

By Maya Rhodan October 28, 2015

Transcript: Read the Full Text of the Undercard CNBC Debate in Boulder

Four minor Republican presidential candidates met in Boulder, Colorado, for the third undercard debate Wednesday. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum and former New York Gov. George...

By Ryan Teague Beckwith October 28, 2015

GOP Candidates Lash Out at Each Other, and the Media

The third presidential debate gets nasty

By Philip Elliott October 28, 2015

These Are Some of the Top Catholic Lawmakers in U.S.

Pope Francis won't just be speaking to members of Congress Thursday, he'll also be speaking to some fellow Catholics. About 31% of the current Congress is Catholic, and there are six Catholic justices on the...

By Tessa Berenson September 24, 2015

Republican Candidates Bid Scott Walker Farewell With Praise

Republican presidential candidates lined up to praise Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker late Monday after he exited the race for the 2016 nomination. Hoping to gain the backing of his supporters, donors, and staffers, they heaped...

By Zeke J Miller September 21, 2015

Lindsey Graham Won Google During the GOP Undercard Debate

The first round of CNN's Republican debate contained just four candidates. But after former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina broke out during the first undercard debate, the remaining candidates were on offense. South Carolina Sen....

By Tessa Berenson September 16, 2015

Read the Full Text of the Second Undercard Republican Debate

Four Republican candidates polling at the back of the pack met at the Reagan Library for an undercard debate on CNN Wednesday. At the debate were South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal,...

By Ryan Teague Beckwith September 16, 2015

The CNN Republican Debate Drinking Game

So you thought it was bad last time, when Fox News tried to put you under the table with two consecutive GOP debates lasting four full hours. Well, CNN is here to test your resolve....

By Michael Scherer September 16, 2015

GOP's Hard Right on Immigration

Rivals take a page from Trump's tough talk

By Philip Elliott and Alex Altman August 20, 2015

What You Missed While Not Watching the Republican Undercard Debate

TIME recaps every minute of the so-called "happy hour debate" for the seven candidates who didn't make it into primetime

By Michael Scherer August 6, 2015

Here Are the Most Memorable Lines From the Republican Undercard Debate

The seven Republican presidential candidates at the Fox News undercard debate had one hope: That one of their lines breaks through the clutter. With a second debate featuring 10 presidential candidates who are ahead of...

By Ryan Teague Beckwith August 6, 2015

Four GOP Candidates Have Dinner Together During Main Debate

When the top 10 Republican presidential contenders take the stage at 9 p.m. in Cleveland, at least three of their rivals will be a few blocks away commiserating over being excluded from the contest. Seven...

By Zeke J Miller August 6, 2015

Transcript: Read the Full Text of the Republican Undercard Debate

Seven Republican presidential candidates met for an undercard debate on Fox News Thursday night. The candidates who did not make the main debate due to low poll numbers hit each other, Donald Trump and President...

By Ryan Teague Beckwith August 6, 2015

Second-Tier Republicans Can't Break Through During 'Happy Hour Debate'

The also-ran campaigns are hardly popping champaign

By Philip Elliott August 6, 2015

Few New Mega-Donors Join 2016 Fundraising

Correction appended, Aug. 4 The 2016 presidential race may be a whole new ball game in terms of fundraising, but most of the players’ names are awfully familiar — even if their faces are a...

By Bob Biersack, Viveca Novak and Will Tucker / Center for Responsive Politics August 1, 2015

Major Donors Hedge Their Bets in 2016 Race

One donor gave to Hillary Clinton as well as Jeb Bush, Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham

By Center for Public Integrity/Carrie Levine, Michael Beckel, Ben Weider, Dave Levinthal, Alexander Cohen July 16, 2015

Here's Which 2016 Candidate's Book Sold the Most Copies

Who is winning the presidential campaign book primary? A number of 2016 candidates have released books over the last year, with varying levels of success. So far, none of the Republican candidates have matched former...

By Tessa Berenson July 13, 2015

Santorum on Trump: 'All That Glitters Is Not Gold'

Former Pennsylvania Senator criticizes billionaire rival on his signature issue: immigration

By Philip Elliott July 13, 2015

Santorum Blames Low Poll Numbers on Scant News Coverage

The 2012 runner-up could miss the cut for 2016's first debate

By Philip Elliott July 13, 2015

Romney, McCain Criticize GOP Debate Rules

The last two Republican presidential nominees aren't happy about how the next one will be selected. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Sen. John McCain are criticizing the Republican National Committee and the TV networks...

By Zeke J Miller / Deer Valley, Utah June 14, 2015

Iowa Straw Poll Dead at 36, Killed by Irrelevance

With so few credible candidates committed, Iowa Republicans pulled the plug on a longtime tradition.

By Philip Elliott June 12, 2015

Rick Santorum's Role in the Republican Renewal

The 2016 contender came into the public eye during one of his party's most pivotal moments

By Lily Rothman May 27, 2015

Rick Santorum Kicks Off 2016 Presidential Run

Leaning on Republicans' traditions, he makes the case that 2016 is his turn

By Zeke J Miller and Philip Elliott May 26, 2015

Why Josh Duggar's Past Will Hurt Social Conservatives

Many movement leaders have been close to the reality star now accused of child molestation

By Elizabeth Dias May 22, 2015

GOP Faces Long Primary in 2016

It could be like the Obama-Clinton fight of 2008, only with more candidates

By Zeke J Miller / Scottsdale, Ariz. May 14, 2015

The GOP's First Big 2016 Test: Fitting Candidates on the Debate Stage

From 23 debates in 2012 to as many as 17 candidates in 2016.

By Zeke J Miller May 4, 2015

Rick Santorum on Bruce Jenner: 'If He Says He's a Woman, Then He's a Woman'

The former Senator has sparked past controversies over opposition to gay rights

By Jack Linshi May 3, 2015

New Strategy Against Gay Marriage Divides GOP 2016 Field

Activists want to take on the Supreme Court

By Zeke J Miller and Haley Sweetland Edwards April 13, 2015

'We're Ready for Hillary'

"We're ready for Hillary"

By Zeke J Miller April 12, 2015

Religious Liberty Becomes the Byword Among Iowa's Social Conservatives

Conservative activist Bob Vander Plaats had just one question for the four presidential hopefuls gathered in the chapel at Iowa Wesleyan University: How would they preserve religious liberty? It's an idea as old as the...

By Zeke J Miller / Mount Pleasant, Iowa April 10, 2015

6 Poems 2016 Candidates Should Read

It's National Poetry Month and the official start of several 2016 campaigns

By Ryan Teague Beckwith April 7, 2015

GOP Donors Buoyant About 2016 Prospects at Retreat

Good news for the GOP, bad news for Hillary Clinton

By Zeke J Miller / Boca Raton, Fla. March 22, 2015

Netanyahu Speech Becomes Applause Line for 2016 Republicans

Republican presidential candidates are using Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress as a cudgel against the White House. The presidential candidates who are in Congress are all attending the speech, unlike Vice President...

By Zeke J Miller March 2, 2015

Gay Rights Activists Fire Early Shot At GOP Field

The Human Rights Campaign is firing an early shot at the emerging presidential field, releasing polling and research highlighting their opposition to same-sex marriage. On Wednesday, the group unveiled a micro-site highlighting GOP rhetoric on...

By Zeke J Miller February 25, 2015

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President Trump Just Boasted About Winning Polls at CPAC. He Lost 6 Times

The 7 Worst Campaign Surrogate Moments of 2016

Rick Santorum to Drop Out of Presidential Race

Is This Person Still Running for President?