Tax Returns, Threats Of Hacks: Surprise! It's October
The "October surprise" has a long history in American politics, but not as long as you might think — and not as consequential as you might think, either.
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The Man Who Tried To Kill Reagan Walks Free — With Conditions
John Hinckley Jr., who injured Reagan in 1981, has left a mental hospital where he stayed for decades and arrived at his mother's house in Virginia. The judge set numerous conditions for his release.
Obama: Trump Hasn't Captured 'Zeitgeist Of The Country'
Donald Trump may have clinched the GOP nomination, but President Obama says Trump's record low favorability ratings show that he hasn't won over the hearts and minds of the country just yet.
Trump Ousts Embattled Campaign Manager
Corey Lewandowski's departure appears to be a reaction to the presumptive GOP nominee's sagging poll numbers and weeks of difficulty as he prepped for a tough fight with Hillary Clinton.
At Funeral, Nancy Reagan's Children Remember Her Devotion And Humor
Both son and daughter recalled the unbreakable love between their mother and father, former President Ronald Reagan. "They were co-equals; they completed each other," said Ronald Prescott Reagan.
Ted Cruz Wins Straw Poll At Conservative Confab
The Texas senator has won the straw poll at the Conservative Political Action Conference. Donald Trump, who canceled his appearance at the last minute, finished a distant third.
The Strange Truth Behind Presidential Turkey Pardons
Presidents have been pardoning turkeys for decades. But why? They used to eat them, actually. The history of the tradition is an odd and sad tale with lots of myths.
Football, Notre Dame And Winning 'For The Gipper'
Commentator Frank Deford marks the 75th anniversary of the college football movie Knute Rockne, All-American, which included a famous phrase, uttered by the movie's star, Ronald Reagan.
Trump's Campaign Theme Song Headache? Blame Michael Jackson, Sort Of
Candidates keep getting in trouble for picking theme songs without getting approval from the artist. You can trace this back to changes in both campaigning and the way companies sell products.
Throwback Thursday: Reagan Announces Run For President
Imagine a time when presidential candidates declared just two months before Iowa. Flash back to 1979 when Ronald Reagan announced. It's not just timing that's shifted; so has the culture.