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The Republican presidential race has often resembled The Hunger Games, with a crowded field of bloodthirsty candidates kept alive by the grace of their patrons on the sidelines. The story has taken a darker turn in recent weeks, with panic creeping in as Donald Trump continues to step over the bodies of more electable candidates. But with no clear winner emerging from New Hampshire, Republican

As Senator Bernie Sanders tries to distinguish himself from Hillary Rodham Clinton and rally his progressive base, one issue where he has claimed a clear advantage is in the long battle over gay rights.

Mr. Sanders has highlighted his opposition to the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, which denied federal recognition to same-sex marriages, saying he thought couples should be able to “get

The battle among Capitol Hill Republicans to replace House Speaker John Boehner will likely unfold like the one that led to Boehner's resignation: GOP leadership vs. the party's most conservative caucus.

"Before we rush headlong into leadership elections, we need to take time to reflect on what has happened and have a serious discussion about … what we expect of our leaders, and how we

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has doubled (actually tripled) down on his claim that Mitt Romney did not pay taxes for 10 years.

Reid claims Romney hasnt paid taxes (again). (Kevin Lamarque - Reuters) In both a Senate floor speech and in conversation with Nevada reporters, Reid said he had it on good authority that the former Massachusetts governor and presidential candidate