August 25, 2016, 8:57pm Election
The focus of the presidential contest turned Thursday to a blunt proposition: Do Donald Trump’s views on race disqualify him from occupying the White House? Read story
August 25, 2016, 1:16pm Election
Ron Gidwitz, Dan Webb and William Kunkler are veteran Republicans — and friends — from Chicago’s political money circuit. They raised buckets of cash for Mitt Romney four years ago. This time, however, their party’s nominee has sent them spinning off in three directions. Read story
August 25, 2016, 11:24am Election
Republican Donald Trump is courting minority voters as rival Hillary Clinton prepares to deliver a speech that will accuse his campaign of courting hate. Read story
August 25, 2016, 10:22am Election
Republican nominee Donald Trump is linking his “movement to take back the country” to Britain’s surprising vote to leave the European Union. Read story
August 25, 2016, 10:17am Election
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and her running mate, Tim Kaine, will not campaign or run ads on Sept. 11. Read story
August 24, 2016, 11:25am Election
Hillary Clinton is ready to call out Donald Trump and his advisers for embracing a “disturbing alt-right” political philosophy that her campaign says presents “a divisive and dystopian view of America.” Read story
August 24, 2016, 10:25am Election
Black Republicans cheer Donald Trump for a newfound outreach to African-Americans, but say the GOP presidential nominee must take his message beyond arenas filled with white supporters and venture into the inner cities. Read story
August 23, 2016, 9:45pm Election
Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is open to “softening” laws dealing with immigrants in the country illegally, the latest sign that the he is considering easing the hardline stance he has taken since the beginning of his campaign. Read story
August 23, 2016, 9:45pm Election
Donald Trump portrays himself as an indispensable cash resource for fellow Republicans. So far, they’re not seeing much of a benefit. Read story
August 23, 2016, 1:35pm Election
A dangerous, erratic, con man with the worst spray tan ever. That’s how Sen. Marco Rubio described Donald Trump when they were both seeking the Republican presidential nomination. Read story
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