Samantha Bee on the Absurd Theatrics of Candidates Trying to Win the New York Primary (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Apr 19, 2016 As the primary kicks off in the Empire State, the "Full Frontal" host takes a look at presidential candidates' campaign antics over the past few weeks. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Can Bernie Sanders Win Over Conservatives?

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Apr 19, 2016 Led by media fearmongering and unimaginative leadership to believe Americans are helplessly divided, many liberals doubt an honest, respectful and sustained appeal to our shared interests can moderate the passions of our conservative neighbors. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The ‘Grown-Up’ in the GOP Race: John Kasich Is Far From a Kindly Father Figure to the Palestinians

Sandy Tolan / Truthdig Apr 16, 2016 His ideas for “solving problems” in the Holy Land are stale, predictable and stamped with the Israel lobby’s seal of approval. Other than that, though, they’re great. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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Most American Voters Say ‘Meh’ to 2016 Presidential Candidates in Both Parties, Except to Sanders

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Apr 12, 2016 Looks like Americans are none too excited about the candidates running in the 2016 election, with one exception. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The ‘Never Trump’ Movement Is Gaining Momentum, but the GOP’s Disrupter Is Far From Finished

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Apr 5, 2016 Reports of the Republican front-runner's demise are premature, and they may be the product of wishful thinking. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Flipping Presidential Script, Turning Democratic Race Into Epic Contest

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Apr 1, 2016 Hillary Clinton has not managed to put away a 74-year-old who wasn't even a Democrat until he began his campaign. Can the Vermont senator catch her? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Live Blog: It’s Mountain Time for Presidential Candidates on ‘Western Tuesday’

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Mar 23, 2016 The news of terrorist attacks in Brussels cast a pall over the presidential primaries and caucuses held Tuesday in Utah, Arizona and Idaho. Update: Clinton and Trump may have taken Arizona, but rivals Cruz and Sanders had major wins in Utah as the latter also took Idaho. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Live Blog: Clinton, Trump and Kasich Are Called Winners, Rubio Calls It Quits on Super Tuesday III

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Mar 16, 2016 How many more Super Tuesdays can there be? After this third go-round, the rally for the GOP nomination may be all but over as Donald Trump claims victory in Marco Rubio's native Florida, pushing the senator past the breaking point Also: Kasich and Clinton take big states Updated: With most of the final results in, Missouri is still too close to callAfter this third go-round, the rally for the GOP nomination may be all but over as Donald Trump claims victory in Marco Rubio's native Florida, pushing the senator past the breaking point . Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Left, Right & Center: A Friendly GOP Debate?

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Mar 11, 2016 Republicans endorse each other and blame Obama for Trump's rise. On the Left, Robert Scheer (TruthDig.com, KCRW podcast, "Scheer Intelligence"). Dig deeper

Live Blog: Policies, Not Personalities, Take Center Stage in 12th GOP Debate

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Mar 11, 2016 Thursday's subdued debate in Miami focused on ideas for change, but Donald Trump's competitors failed to pose a substantial challenge even as they played to their strengths and kept things civil. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Candidates Upped the Ante at Latest GOP Debate, Promising 4 Ground Wars and the Murder of Innocents

Juan Cole / Truthdig Mar 6, 2016 At yet another GOP debate, there was a foreign policy section, which Fox News predictably put under the heading of “terrorism.” Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )