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We can debate at some other point whether or not it’s premature to include the preferences of superdelegates in the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination. Here’s what’s at stake in today’s primaries: — Presidential primaries in California (polls close at 11 pm Eastern), New Jersey (8 pm), New Mexico/South Dakota/North Dakota (9 pm) and …
There is something that is troubling me as I watch the Associated Press and the networks declare that Hillary Clinton has won enough delegates needed to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination. I can’t put my finger on it. Maybe it’s just the way it ended. It’s not that I was rooting for her opponent. I …
Yes, we’re all obsessed with the battle for the presidency, and that’s understandable. Has there ever been a race like this one? But there’s also a fight for the Senate that we need to pay attention to. Currently, the Republicans hold a 54-46 advantage in the Senate, meaning the Democrats need a net gain of …
Some of the most enthusiastic e-mails we get after each episode of the Political Junkie have been about the music we choose to include in each episode. Most of the selections I pick myself, but every now and then I’ll get a note from my producer, Devin Robins (who is decidedly younger than I am), that …
The fact that it’s May and we’re still talking about the potential for the Indiana presidential primary to be significant is a good thing. So often the battle for either or both nominations is long over by now and states like Indiana — which traditionally holds its primary in May — are long an afterthought. …
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Here’s what time the polls close today, Super Tuesday (all times Eastern): 7 pm — Georgia, Vermont, Virginia 8 pm — Alabama, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Tennessee 8:30 pm — Arkansas 9 pm — Colorado (D), Minnesota, Texas Midnight — Alaska (R)
Since its creation in 1980, the effect of the South Carolina Republican presidential primary was to right the GOP ship if there was some indication of unsteadiness. Iowa had its quirks (Bush in 1980, Dole in 1988, Huckabee in 2008) and New Hampshire had its share of apostasies as well (Buchanan in 1996 and McCain …
Seven Republican candidates (minus the now-banished Carly Fiorina) debated Saturday night in New Hampshire, three days in advance of that state’s primary. Here’s my take: — Really, Marco Rubio? Really? I was out last night so I taped the debate. And when I got back to watch it, I figured there was something wrong with …
Republicans meet for a debate this evening in New Hampshire, three days before Granite State voters go to the polls. Here are some thoughts: — I get the sense that Marco Rubio will be the one with the biggest target on his back. Mostly the arrows will come from the candidates who didn’t even compete …
Read moreThoughts Ahead Of Tonight’s Final Pre-N.H. Primary Debate