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Robert George, Princeton professor, conservative mind, and adviser to Ted Cruz, in his office in Princeton, New Jersey, on September 23, 2015.

Half the Republican Field Seeks Advice From This Princeton Professor

Ben Carson, Ted Cruz, Jeb Bush, and other candidates prize Robert P. George’s advice on the thorniest social issues of the 2016 campaign. But he arrives at his own answers by befriending Cornel West and others who strongly disagree with him.

October 21, 2015

October 21, 2015

Half the Republican Field Seeks Advice From This Princeton Professor

Ben Carson, Ted Cruz, Jeb Bush, and other candidates prize Robert P. George’s advice on the thorniest social issues of the 2016 campaign. But he arrives at his own answers by befriending Cornel West and others who strongly disagree with him.

Robert George, Princeton professor, conservative mind, and adviser to Ted Cruz, in his office in Princeton, New Jersey, on September 23, 2015.

September 29, 2015

September 29, 2015

The Man Behind the Planned Parenthood Videos Is Already Satisfied

David Daleiden, a 26-year-old Catholic from California, worked for 30 months to spark a national debate on abortion.

Planned Parenthood Abortion Video

September 25, 2015

September 25, 2015

Why Republicans Should Embrace the Pope's Message

Even the pope's choice of liberal icon Dorothy Day as an example of a “great American” holds some opportunities for conservatives.

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September 23, 2015

September 23, 2015

The Pope's U.S. Visit Isn't About Politics for Many Catholics

The admiration for the leader of the Roman Catholic Church transcends partisan politics for many who came to cheer him.

US Pope Francis

September 21, 2015

September 21, 2015

Pope Francis’ Political Critics Are Missing Something Fundamental

The pope has been accused of infusing politics in to religion, but his message is much deeper, and at times more confounding, than a partisan screed.

Pope Francis Makes Historic Trip To Cuba

September 19, 2015

September 19, 2015

Fiorina Is Woman of the Hour at South Carolina Conservative Gathering

Ben Carson and Ted Cruz pleased, but it was Fiorina enjoying the greatest post-debate bounce at the confab in the South's first primary state.

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September 18, 2015

September 18, 2015

Carson's Appeal: He's Zen Ben in a Field Led by Trump

What the low-key doctor’s supporters say they’re drawn to most is his ability to project calm, and the other guy at the front of the pack at the moment does come across like that.

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September 17, 2015

September 17, 2015

How Carly Fiorina Did It: Pugilism With a Precise Touch

Her whole performance was tight and focused, in particular contrast to the front-runner, who seemed to suggest at one point that one can't take anything he says too literally.

GOP DEBATE

September 14, 2015

September 14, 2015

How the Presidential Campaign Got Religion

Carson, Trump, Clinton, Biden: Everyone's talking about faith, and with widely varying results with the most religious voters.

Hillary Clinton

September 11, 2015

September 11, 2015

Joe Biden's Late Show Appearance With Stephen Colbert Turns Emotional

The vice president details how his struggle to deal with the death of his son is impacting his decision on whether to run for president.

VP Biden And Defense Secretary Carter Attend Memorial Service For Servicemen Killed In Chattanooga Shooting

September 10, 2015

September 10, 2015

Alternate Realities: Iran Deal Portrayed in Dueling Speeches by Clinton, Trump and Cruz

The former secretary of state struck a measured tone. Her Republican presidential rivals opted for something different.

IRAN RALLY

September 2, 2015

September 2, 2015

What American Politicians Get Wrong About Pope Francis

Despite reaction to his abortion announcement this week ahead of a U.S. visit, the Catholic leader isn’t interested in being co-opted by either team.

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August 28, 2015

August 28, 2015

Why Rank-and-File Democrats Are Hoping Biden Runs

At the Democratic National Committee meeting in Minneapolis, random interviews reveal much enthusiasm for a Biden run, and a few reservations.

August 27, 2015

August 27, 2015

Hillary Clinton Finds Her Voice Making Gun Violence Plea Following Roanoke Murders

The Democratic front-runner delivered one of her best moments on the campaign trail so far.

Democratic Presidential candidate and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Campaigns In Iowa

August 25, 2015

August 25, 2015

Should Democrats Embrace Donald Trump?

Democrats for Donald? The progressive case for President Trump.

Should Democrats Embrace Donald Trump?

August 24, 2015

August 24, 2015

Hillary Clinton E-Mail Alibi Is Strikingly Inconvenient

The former secretary of state has repeatedly argued that she used a private server to conduct government business out of "convenience."

Democratic Candidate For President Hillary Clinton Campaigns In Vegas Area

August 17, 2015

August 17, 2015

How Trump Is Winning Over Conservatives Without the Bona Fides

No one plays the music of conservatism better than Trump, which allows him to make crowds go wild without mentioning issues like taxes, the deficit, profligate spending, or abortion.

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August 13, 2015

August 13, 2015

The Woman Donald Trump Cherishes Most of All Is His Daughter Ivanka

In an interview with Sean Hannity, Trump reveals that his daughter is his key adviser on women's issues, especially during last weekend's imbroglio with Fox News' Megyn Kelly.

TRUMP ANNOUNCEMENT

August 7, 2015

August 7, 2015

Fox Debate Questions Make Good TV, at Some Candidates' Expense

If Roger Ailes' employees don’t wind up picking the party’s nominee, it won’t be for lack of trying.

GOP DEBATE

August 5, 2015

August 5, 2015

Was It a Stretch for Obama to Evoke J.F.K.?

The president invokes his predecessor when selling his nuclear deal with Iran.

Was It a Stretch for Obama to Evoke J.F.K.?