Are Black Voters Ready For Hillary Clinton?
African Americans are going to be key to a Hillary Clinton presidential run. After a tense 2008 primary fight with Barack Obama, she's trying to win them over.
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Crossing The Line: Political Operative Gets 2 Years In Prison
For the first time ever, a political operative got prison time for illegally coordinating between a superPAC and a campaign. It could have implications for the 2016 presidential race.
House Rejects Legislation To Give Obama Fast-Track Trade Authority
Despite last-minute lobbying by President Obama, House Democrats dealt his trade priorities a major blow Friday. In this battle over trade, Republican leaders are aligned with Obama against Democrats.
Ukraine Finance Minister Says Economic Success Is Key To Ending Conflict
In a way, Natalie Jaresko is on the frontlines in Ukraine's conflict with Russia. The Ukraine finance minister says financial stability is the only way to regain territory lost to Russia.
Political Rewind: What The Failed Trade Vote Means For Democrats
Progressive groups have threatened repercussions for Democrats who backed Obama's trade deal, but primary threats have been a GOP tactic of late. Plus, two big candidates kick off their campaigns.
How Would Hillary Clinton 'Reshuffle' Economic Inequality?
Many of Clinton's supporters say the sooner she lays out her economic policy vision the better, especially as her unfavorable ratings have been growing. She'll start Saturday.
Political Consultant To Be Sentenced For Violating Campaign Finance Law
A political consultant is to be sentenced Friday for the arcane felony of coordinating activities between a congressional campaign and a super PAC. He could get four to 10 years in prison.
The Life And Death Of The Iowa Straw Poll, A Once Important Political Event
Republicans killed the controversial Iowa Straw Poll after major candidates passed on attending. The tradition, rife with pay-to-play allegations, may have been a victim of its own success.
Health Insurance Premiums Will Go Up In 2016, But By How Much?
Most people buying Obamacare plans next year are likely to face a small increase in the price of monthly premiums, early numbers suggest. A few plans are asking for steep price hikes, but that's rare.
Dreams From My Mother: Clinton To Look To Mom In Campaign Kickoff
The Democrat will also trace her own personal history as she tries to appeal to the Obama coalition of voters in her campaign launch on Saturday.