U.S. 2016 Election

List of U.S. 2016 Election articles

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    Trump and Pope Francis

    Now Trump Wants to Make the Vatican Great Again

    The GOP front-runner may have met his infallible match in Pope Francis.

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    <> on November 4, 2011 in Fort Carson, Colorado.

    Republicans Won’t Stop Saying Our Military Is Weak

    And the American public is starting to believe them.

  • epa05097663 Supporters and members of the activist group 'The World Can't Wait' hold a rally and march asking for President Obama to close the U.S. detention camp at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba across from the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 11 January 2016. The Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp opened 14 years ago today.  EPA/JIM LO SCALZO
    epa05097663 Supporters and members of the activist group 'The World Can't Wait' hold a rally and march asking for President Obama to close the U.S. detention camp at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba across from the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 11 January 2016. The Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp opened 14 years ago today. EPA/JIM LO SCALZO

    Obama’s Plan to Bring Guantanamo Detainees to U.S. Could Drop Bombshell Into 2016 Race

    The long-awaited blueprint for closing the military prison in Cuba and opening a ‘Gitmo North’ is a boon for GOP candidates but a pain for the Democrats.

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    Watch Pope Francis Honor Migrants at the U.S./Mexico Border

    Pope Francis placed flowers at the foot of a cross at the U.S./Mexico border to honor those who died trying to cross it.

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    Is Donald Trump South Carolina’s New Johnny Reb?

    Nearly 40 percent of Donald Trump's South Carolina supporters wish the South had won the Civil War.

  • NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - FEBRUARY 15: Former President George W. Bush speaks in support of his brother, Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush,at a campaign rally on February 15, 2016 in North Charleston, South Carolina. The Bush campaign is seeking support in South Carolina, where George W. Bush is popular with the state's large military population, before the Republican primary on Saturday, February 20. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
    NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - FEBRUARY 15: Former President George W. Bush speaks in support of his brother, Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush,at a campaign rally on February 15, 2016 in North Charleston, South Carolina. The Bush campaign is seeking support in South Carolina, where George W. Bush is popular with the state's large military population, before the Republican primary on Saturday, February 20. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

    Campaign on the Line, Jeb Bush Brings Out the Big Gun

    Donald Trump calls former President George W. Bush a liar, but Jeb Bush hopes his brother can boost him in South Carolina.

  • MOBILE, AL- AUGUST 21: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump greets supporters after his rally at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on August 21, 2015 in Mobile, Alabama. The Trump campaign moved tonight's rally to a larger stadium to accommodate demand. (Photo by Mark Wallheiser/Getty Images)
    MOBILE, AL- AUGUST 21: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump greets supporters after his rally at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on August 21, 2015 in Mobile, Alabama. The Trump campaign moved tonight's rally to a larger stadium to accommodate demand. (Photo by Mark Wallheiser/Getty Images)

    What Is Scarier Than Donald Trump?

    Hint: It’s the very thing that’s making him so popular.

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    Johnny Depp as Donald Trump Is the Best Thing You’ll See All Day

    Johnny Depp might have reversed a run of flops with The Art of the Deal.

  • TOPSHOT - Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton speaks at her primary night party February 9, 2016 at Southern New Hampshire University in Hooksett, New Hampshire.
Clinton, who suffered a deflating if expected defeat to Bernie Sanders, put a brave face on the loss and admitted she had some work to do as the campaign moves south. / AFP / Don EMMERT        (Photo credit should read DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)
    TOPSHOT - Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton speaks at her primary night party February 9, 2016 at Southern New Hampshire University in Hooksett, New Hampshire. Clinton, who suffered a deflating if expected defeat to Bernie Sanders, put a brave face on the loss and admitted she had some work to do as the campaign moves south. / AFP / Don EMMERT (Photo credit should read DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

    Inside Hillary Clinton’s Massive Foreign-Policy Brain Trust

    The campaign has enlisted several hundred experts to advise the former secretary of state. Is it too big to fail?

  • MANCHESTER, NH - FEBRUARY 09:  Campaign sings for Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie lie on the ground outside the polling place at Webster School on primary day February 9, 2016 in Manchester, New Hampshire. Candidates from both parties are making last-minute attempts to swing voters to their side on the day of the 'First in the Nation' presidential primary.  (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
    MANCHESTER, NH - FEBRUARY 09: Campaign sings for Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie lie on the ground outside the polling place at Webster School on primary day February 9, 2016 in Manchester, New Hampshire. Candidates from both parties are making last-minute attempts to swing voters to their side on the day of the 'First in the Nation' presidential primary. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

    The Five Biggest Surprises of the New Hampshire Primary

    Forget the winners. The losers with stronger-than-expected finishes and the powerhouses who may have fallen too far were far more interesting.

  • HAMPSTEAD, NH - FEBRUARY 8: Republican presidential candidate New Jersey Governor Chris Christie holds a town hall meeting at BeanTowne Coffee on February 8, 2016 in Hampstead, New Hampshire. Candidates are in a last push one day before voters go to the polls in the "First in the Nation" presidential primary on February 9. (Photo by Kayana Szymczak/Getty Images)
    HAMPSTEAD, NH - FEBRUARY 8: Republican presidential candidate New Jersey Governor Chris Christie holds a town hall meeting at BeanTowne Coffee on February 8, 2016 in Hampstead, New Hampshire. Candidates are in a last push one day before voters go to the polls in the "First in the Nation" presidential primary on February 9. (Photo by Kayana Szymczak/Getty Images)

    A Plea to Presidential Candidate Christie: Please Stop Talking About Zika

    As governor of New Jersey, his handling of Ebola quarantines was abysmal. And on the campaign trail, Chris Christie is promising to make the same mistakes all over again—this time with the Zika virus.

  • DES MOINES, IA - JANUARY 28:  Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures as he speaks to veterans at Drake University on January 28, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. Donald Trump held his alternative event to benefit veterans after withdrawing from the televised Fox News/Google  GOP debate  which airs at the same time.  (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
    DES MOINES, IA - JANUARY 28: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures as he speaks to veterans at Drake University on January 28, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. Donald Trump held his alternative event to benefit veterans after withdrawing from the televised Fox News/Google GOP debate which airs at the same time. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

    Trump Skipped Vietnam. That Didn’t Stop These Vets From Voting for Him in New Hampshire

    Understanding Trump’s rise requires understanding why veterans like Roger Fillio are drawn to a man who skipped Vietnam — and trust his national security instincts.

  • MANCHESTER, NH - FEBRUARY 09:  Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump greets people as he visits a polling station as voters cast their primary day ballots on February 9, 2016 in Manchester, New Hampshire. The process to select the next Democratic and Republican Presidential candidates continues.(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
    MANCHESTER, NH - FEBRUARY 09: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump greets people as he visits a polling station as voters cast their primary day ballots on February 9, 2016 in Manchester, New Hampshire. The process to select the next Democratic and Republican Presidential candidates continues.(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

    Surprise: Canadians Fear and Loathe Donald Trump

    Most Canadians think that a Trump presidency would be bad for Canada.

  • MANCHESTER, NH - FEBRUARY 05:  Democratic presidential candidate former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) looks on as Samantha, a patient at The Farnum Center alcohol and drug treatment facility, tells her story of recovering from heroin addiction on February 5, 2016 in Manchester, New Hampshire.  With less than one week to go before the New Hampshire primaries, Hillary Clinton continues to campaign throughout the state.  (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
    MANCHESTER, NH - FEBRUARY 05: Democratic presidential candidate former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) looks on as Samantha, a patient at The Farnum Center alcohol and drug treatment facility, tells her story of recovering from heroin addiction on February 5, 2016 in Manchester, New Hampshire. With less than one week to go before the New Hampshire primaries, Hillary Clinton continues to campaign throughout the state. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

    New Hampshire’s Drug Problem Takes Center Stage in Tight Primaries

    On the front lines of the Granite State’s heroin trade, the 2016 candidates’ promises to crack down on addiction and Mexican drug trafficking sound like pipe dreams.

  • Republican presidential candidates participate in the Republican Presidential Candidates Debate February 6, 2016 at St. Anselm's College Institute of Politics in Manchester, New Hampshire. From left are: Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, Donald Trump, and Ted Cruz. 
Seven Republicans campaigning to be US president are in a fight for survival in their last debate Saturday before the New Hampshire primary, battling to win over a significant number of undecided voters. / AFP / JEWEL SAMAD        (Photo credit should read )
    Republican presidential candidates participate in the Republican Presidential Candidates Debate February 6, 2016 at St. Anselm's College Institute of Politics in Manchester, New Hampshire. From left are: Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, Donald Trump, and Ted Cruz. Seven Republicans campaigning to be US president are in a fight for survival in their last debate Saturday before the New Hampshire primary, battling to win over a significant number of undecided voters. / AFP / JEWEL SAMAD (Photo credit should read )

    How to Carpet Bomb, Discriminately

    And other thoughts on the inanities of national security in the Republican debate from New Hampshire.

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