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Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is asking for a soda tax to help fund initiatives including universal pre-K. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Clinton backs Philadelphia soda tax plan

Al Weaver · April 21, 2016 3:38 pm

"Well, I think Andrew Jackson was a ... tremendous president," said Ben Carson. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Carson: Keep Jackson on $20, put Tubman on $2 bill

Al Weaver · April 20, 2016 7:35 pm

"The record-breaking level of grassroots support we've gotten this cycle is powering our ability to build a robust field organization in every battleground state," RNC Chairman Reince Priebus said in a statement. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

RNC announces record haul for presidential cycle

Al Weaver · April 20, 2016 2:00 pm

After Tuesday's loss, Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz hopes to shift his attention to more favorable territory — grabbing delegates in Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

After N.Y., Cruz shifts to Penn. delegate hunt

Al Weaver · April 20, 2016 11:47 am

Sen. Ted Cruz struck a renewed tone of seriousness while debuting a new campaign line in a speech Tuesday night. "Not yes we can, but now 'Yes we will.'" (AP File Photo/Mel Evans)

‘Yes we will’: Cruz focuses on Obama after N.Y. loss

Al Weaver · April 20, 2016 2:04 am

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani that if Donald Trump is 20-30 delegates short of the requisite number to lock up the nomination, the RNC and others should "make a deal" with Trump and "give" him the extra votes to lock up the nomination. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Giuliani: If Trump just shy of majority, GOP should ‘give’ him needed delegates

Al Weaver · April 19, 2016 2:53 pm

The event where the billionaire mogul will be introduced by Rex Ryan is Donald Trump's final rally before Tuesday's primary in New York. (AP Photo)

Rex Ryan to introduce Trump at Buffalo rally

Al Weaver · April 18, 2016 5:41 pm

"You don't get to get close, you have to get a majority, you have to get 1,237 [delegates] to become the nominee of our party," Sean Spicer said. (AP Photo)

‘It’s not horseshoes’: RNC tells Trump ‘close’ won’t win nomination

Al Weaver · April 18, 2016 5:40 pm

"Well, I do know that it has hurt me with the media," Cruz said. "But I will say if there ever comes a day when I'm winning the poll among the media, I am doing something profoundly wrong and I'm not holding my breath." (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Cruz: ‘New York values’ line hurt me with media, not voters

Al Weaver · April 18, 2016 1:42 pm

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders' plan for tuition-free college would help wealthy families more than low-income families, according to a report. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Sanders pans Trump’s ‘ugly’ nickname for Clinton

Al Weaver · April 18, 2016 12:27 pm

Republican presidential candidate retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson speaks during an election night party in Baltimore, Tuesday, March 1, 2016. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Carson compares delegate rules to Jim Crow, questions Electoral College

Al Weaver · April 15, 2016 7:20 pm

Energy and Environment

Sanders goes after Clinton for fracking flip-flop

Al Weaver · April 15, 2016 3:18 am