2016 Campaign Watch

The Washington Post has an article this morning breaking down polling that suggests businessman Donald Trump will face problems in the general election over his decision not to release his tax returns.

Refusal to release tax returns emerging as a big liability for Trump

Donald Trump bests Hillary Clinton by 2 points among registered voters in the new Washington Post/ABC poll. While within the margin of error, this represents an 11-point swing in his direction since March. The presumptive Republican nominee’s lead is ...

Contentious national party conventions have been rare in recent years, as campaigns attempt to impose their will and minimize any and all potential discord and embarrassment that might spoil their prime-time moments. Many expect the Republican convention this year to be rougher than usual, however, and recent weeks have led many to conclude the Democrats may be in for a tough few days in Philadelphia as well. Politico reports:

Democratic insiders: Convention could be ‘a rough ride’

A majority of Democratic insiders ...

Businessman Donald Trump has generally trailed in head-to-head matchups against both Democratic candidates, but as a result of the prolonged contest between former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders he appears to be making up ground. The Hill reports this morning:

Amid Democratic infighting, polls are improving for Trump

Donald Trump appears to be making rapid progress in unifying Republican voters behind his presidential bid even as Democratic discord between backers of Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders reaches ...