2016 presidential election

2016 Election News: 'Aging rappers' Back Hillary Clinton's White House Bid

A number of musicians Politico dubbed "aging rappers" have endorsed Hillary Clinton in her 2016 White House run. 50 Cent and Waka Flocka Flama have been the latest rappers to support the former First Lady.

2016 Election: $26 Million in Undisclosed Payments Up Scrutiny for Hillary Clinton

Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton is facing additional scrutiny over as much as $26 million payments the Clinton Foundation received for speeches given by the former first lady, her husband, former President Bill Clinton, and the couple's daughter, Chelsea Clinton.

Sen. Rand Paul Argues Against NSA Surveillance for More than 10 Hours on the Senate Floor

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul grabbed headlines after he spent 10 and a half hours on the Senate floor on Wednesday arguing why Congress should put an end to the NSA surveillance program.

Republican Presidential Debate 2015: CNN, Fox News Unveil Debate Criteria, RNC Responds

Two of the largest cable news companies in the nation, CNN and Fox News, have announced details about their Republican presidential debates later this year. Both networks will host a debate each to help voters decide who will be the best president while also narrowing down the large Republican field.

Jeb Bush on Climate Change: Not 'Highest Priority,' Some Scientists 'Arrogant' on Debate

Based on Latino Decisions' polling data, Latinos have labeled climate change as a threat, but former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, a potential Republican Party presidential nominee, the topic should not be the highest priority for the U.S.

'Pawn Star's' Rick Harrison to Host Sen. Marco Rubio's Presidential Fundraiser in Nevada

Reality television star Rick Harrison of "Pawn Stars" is slated to host GOP presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio's birthday party fundraiser later on this month.

Immigration Reform News: Gov. Chris Christie Calls Pathway to Citizenship 'Extreme' Idea [Video]

Despite supporting a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants a few years ago, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has flip flopped on the issue, declaring that he now stands against the idea of giving undocumented immigrants a path to legal status.

Hillary Clinton Hires DREAMer Lorella Praeli to Serve as Latino Outreach Director

In another show of support for the Latino community and to emphasize her intent to bring about immigration reform, Hillary Clinton's campaign has hired Lorella Praeli as the campaign's Latino outreach coordinator.

Republican More Optimistic About GOP Candidates: Poll

Republicans appear to be much more optimistic about the upcoming presidential race compared to the two previous campaign cycles. Pew Research Center data shows that the favorability of the Republican line up has increased while favorability among Democrats for their party has stagnated.

2016 Presidential Candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill for Free Public College Tuition

Just weeks after launching his campaign in the 2016 presidential race, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders presented a free college tuition bill on Capitol Hill.

Hillary Clinton Debt, Net Worth, Finances & News 2016: RNC Slams Clintons Over Speaking Fees

The Republican National Committee (RNC) continues to attack the Clinton family over their finances, emphasizing their speaking fees they charge when giving speeches at events and universities.

2016 Presidential Race: Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham to Launch 2016 Presidential Campaign on June 1

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham announced on Monday that he will officially launch his bid in the 2016 presidential election on June 1.

People for the American Way's Carlos Sanchez Says GOP Needs Accountability in Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric

More than two-thirds of the U.S. Latino electorate live in six states -- Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, New York and Texas -- but one progressive advocacy organization has been working on having anti-Latino and anti-immigrant representatives accountable and heard for Latinos across the country, especially for the presidential election season.

Hillary Clinton Vice President Candidate Choices: Julian Castro 'First' Option on Clinton's VP List, Says Henry Cisneros

Democratic Party presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has been trying to court the Latino electorate, but a former aide said she needs a specific Latino vice presidential candidate to improve her victory odds.

Columba Bush Twitter & Instagram: Jeb Bush's Wife Joins Social Media

The wife of potential Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush, Columba, joined social media over the weekend. Her arrival on social media allows Bush to open to the public as well as help her husband cater to the Latino vote, being Latina herself.

Marco Rubio On the Issues 2016: Candidate Trips Up on Iraq War Question

Following on the footsteps of presidential hopeful Jeb Bush, Sen. Marco Rubio defended President George W. Bush’s decision to invade Iraq in 2003. The Florida senator was asked on Fox News about the war but he struggled to give a concise answer, ultimately saying, “It was not a mistake.”

Jeb Bush Takes Stance Against Same-sex Marriage, Supports Christian Business Owners who Deny Service at Gay Weddings

Jeb Bush reaffirmed his stance against same-sex marriage and religious freedom during a recent interview on the Christian Broadcasting Network's "The Brody File."

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to Decide on 2016 Presidential Run in June

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry will confirm in early June whether or not he will run in the 2016 presidential race.

2016 Election: Petition Calls Out Marco Rubio for Accepting $40,000 From For-Profit Prison Industry

Like big oil and gun lobbying groups, the multi-billion dollar private prison industry is using capital power to gain influence in the political arena by donating large amounts of cash to elected officials.

2016 Election: Hillary Clinton Tapped Young Latina Xochitl Hinojosa to be Director of Coalitions Press

Clinton has just tapped just Xochitl Hinojosa to be the new director of coalitions press, placing her in charge of Hispanic, black, and women-related media.

2016 GOP Candidates: New Hampshire Poll Indicates Uncertainty Among Voters in Republican Primary

A recent poll requested by Bloomberg Politics and Saint Anselm College and conducted by Purple Insights found that New Hampshire voters have yet to decide on whom to vote for among the Republican presidential contenders.
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