Is this Bernie an eternal flame?
Reuters/Rick Wilking
“Socialist” has been a dirty word in American politics for decades – so why does socialism suddenly seem alive and well?
Whose party is it?
Mike Segar/Reuters
When Clinton and Sanders first came of age politically, neither was a natural fit for the Democrats. How they and the party have changed helps explain their philosophical divide today.
Let the horse race begin.
Reuters/Charles Platiau
America’s way of choosing its president is marred by murky voting methods, a warped calendar, and too much hype.
Marco Rubio, on the march.
Reuters/Aaron Bernstein
The Republican establishment looks like it has finally found its man.
These are my Trump-tinted spectacles.
Reuters/Mark Kauzlarich
When it comes to Iowa, separating reality from rhetoric is all but impossible.
Bernie Sanders at his caucus night rally in Des Moines, Iowa.
Reuters/Rick Wilking
Iowa has voted. Here’s how things look heading into New Hampshire.
Hillary Clinton remains favoured to win the Democratic Party’s nomination for president.
Reuters/Scott Morgan
It is possible that the major US political parties will nominate a candidate for president who even six months ago was widely perceived as too far outside the mainstream to be electorally viable.
Bernie supporters at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, January 24, 2016.
REUTERS/Mark Kauzlarich
In 2014, voting rates for young people hit record lows. Will things turn around in 2016?
Ready or not…
Reuters/Scott Morgan
America’s presidential election is finally about to formally kick off – with a very strange event indeed.
Donald Trump speaks at the South Carolina Tea Party Coalition Convention in Myrtle Beach.
REUTERS/Randall Hill.
REUTERS/Randall Hill
Insults are tossed about in an election year but the word “demagogue” has a particular bite. But what is a demagogue and how do the 2016 candidates compare with demagogues in history?
Clinton and Sanders struggle to get their points across.
REUTERS/Randall Hill
Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley met for another under-the-radar debate. Sanders showed strength.
Sanders on the stump.
Mary Schwalm/Reuters
Sanders is not a socialist. And Denmark is not a utopian ideal to which Americans should aspire. Here’s why.
Obama delivers his final State of the Union address.
Carlos Barria/REUTERS
The president’s speech on Tuesday was nostalgic, forward-looking – and pretty disappointing.
“You’re crushing my hand, Hillary.” “I know.”
Reuters/Brian Snyder
An unedifying row over “stolen” data has the Democrats’ political staffers at loggerheads.
Sanders and Clinton had plenty to say Saturday evening – but was anyone listening?
Brian Snyder/REUTERS
Did you miss the Democratic debate on Saturday? Here are some of the key themes that developed and scholarship to help you understand them.
Church members wait to hear Hillary Clinton speak, December 1 2015.
REUTERS/Marvin Gentry
Donald Trump is Protestant, Bernie Sanders is Jewish and Ted Cruz is a Southern Baptist. But do such religious affiliations mean anything?
Standing up for the little guy.
Reuters/Brian Snyder
The irascible, unassuming junior senator from Vermont is riding high – and the effect could echo for years to come.
Socialists: please raise your hand.
Reuters
Vast majorities of Americans espouse “socialist” views, which has helped propel Bernie Sanders in the polls. Yet our system of campaign finance makes it next to impossible for him to win.
Ain’t no thang.
Reuters/Gary Cameron
Her candidacy was looking shaky over the summer, but in a few short days, Hillary Clinton has proved she’s still leading the pack.
Bernie and Hillary agree: enough with the emails already.
Lucy Nicholson/Reuters
All the candidates make the most of social networks to rake in cash.