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For Democratic leaders, the political logic of having Hillary Clinton as the party’s standard bearer in 2016 was, at least for a while, undeniable. President Obama could maintain middling approval ratings, but Clinton’s distance from political life as secretary of State gave her ample distance from the president’s most controversial policies. Voters may be looking for change, but Clinton’s bid to become the first female president gave her campaign a historic sheen that few others could provide.

Hillary Clinton campaign spokesperson Karen Finney told MSNBC’s Al Sharpton Tuesday that Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) could win Iowa and New Hampshire in the Democratic primaries.

As the February 2016 presidential caucuses draw near, campaigns are reaching out to local officials for endorsements. Who’s with whom? We’ve got the list.

Let’s all please stop asserting that Bernie Sanders can’t beat Hillary Clinton in the Democratic nomination race. Pundits and journalists galore have been declaring (alleged margin of error: zero) that the Vermont senator will lose to his party’s front-runner. Sure, his odds are long, but so far he’s shown substance, grit, and surprising appeal. Why not let the voters decide who will accept the torch in Philadelphia next summer?

Why Hillary Clinton’s numbers are down in the states that matter

Recent surveys suggest that Hillary Clinton may be more reliant on the non-white vote in November 2016 than you might have assumed.

Donald Trump surging in New Hampshire, Iowa

Donald Trump has surged to the lead in the New Hampshire GOP presidential primary and virtually erased Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s advantage in the Iowa caucuses, according to new NBC News/Marist polls released Sunday.

Has Hillary Clinton just collapsed as a general election candidate? Judging from the most recent polls, the answer is yes. That is, if you ignore all the lessons of the last presidential election.