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Martin DyckmanFebruary 9, 2016

His reputation as a harsh critic of the Voting Rights Act and an advocate for corporations preceded John Roberts to his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee in September 2005. As chief justice, he said, he would be like a baseball umpire impartially calling balls and strikes. “Umpires don’t make the rules. They apply […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 9, 2016

Hillary Clinton is applauding state lawmakers for considering a proposal to prohibit gender- and sexuality-based workplace discrimination. In a statement released by her campaign Tuesday, Clinton said establishing nondiscrimination protections “would be a critical step forward for both Florida and the nation.” “I’m heartened to see the business community working hand in hand with both […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 9, 2016

Hillary Clinton is headed to the Sunshine State. Clinton is scheduled to make a campaign stop in Palm Beach County on Monday, according to her campaign. No other details about the event were immediately available Tuesday. Clinton is expected to outline why she is the best candidate for president. According to the campaign, she’s expected […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 9, 2016

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Republican voters think Donald Trump will be their party’s nominee, according to a new NBC News|Survey Monkey tracking poll. Trump continues to lead the Republican field in the national poll, with 35 percent of Republican and Republican-leaning voters saying the supported him. Ted Cruz is in second with 20 percent, followed by Marco Rubio with […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 9, 2016

Nashua, NH — After a frenzied week of campaigning, New Hampshire voters are going to the polls today, and the good news is that it appears that if any snow does descend upon the state, it will be rather innocuous in its intensity. To say the least, that’s a big deal. You can hear the […]

Martin DyckmanFebruary 8, 2016

His reputation as a harsh critic of the Voting Rights Act and an advocate for corporations preceded John Roberts to his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee in September 2005. As chief justice, he said, he would be like a baseball umpire impartially calling balls and strikes. “Umpires don’t make the rules. They apply […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 8, 2016

Jeb Bush and John Kasich are battling it out for second place in New Hampshire, according to a new Emerson College Polling Society poll released Monday. Among likely Republican primary voters, Donald Trump remains in the lead in the Granite State with 31 percent. Bush is in second with 16 percent, followed by Kasich at […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 8, 2016

Make no doubt about it, Hillary Clinton wants to perform well in Tuesday’s first-in-the-nation Democratic primary, where she made up ground in the polls in recent weeks against Bernie Sanders. Numerous Democrats from across the country have flocked to the Granite State in recent days to help turn out Clinton supporters on Tuesday. One of […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 8, 2016

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On the last full day of campaigning before New Hampshire voters go to the polls, Bernie Sanders delivered an inspiration message to a crowd of mostly young college students at Daniel Webster College in Nashua. “Tomorrow the eyes of the country and a lot of the world will be right here in New Hampshire, and […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 8, 2016

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Donald Trump leads in Florida, but Marco Rubio is in second place, according to a new poll from Florida Southern College. The survey found Trump maintains the top spot in Florida among registered Republican voters with 27 percent. Rubio is in second with 20 percent, followed by Ted Cruz at 12 percent and Ben Carson […]

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Martin Dyckman: Justice John Roberts has hurt minorities, consumers, democracy

Hillary Clinton hails Florida’s proposed anti-LGBT discrimination bill

Hillary Clinton to campaign in Florida on Monday

Donald Trump maintains commanding lead in new NBC News tracking poll

Mitch Perry Report for 2.09.16 — New Hampshire happens

Martin Dyckman: Justice John Roberts has hurt minorities, consumers, democracy

Poll: Jeb Bush, John Kasich battling for 2nd in New Hampshire

Miami Beach mayor predicts Bernie Sanders revolution won’t end well for voters

Bernie Sanders puts political revolution question to NH crowd i

Marco Rubio in 2nd place in Florida, new poll finds