David M. Drucker

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Republican insiders in Ohio are cautioning 2016 prognosticators not to underestimate John Kasich, although some question whether the Ohioan can break through with support for Obamacare's Medicaid expansion hanging around his neck. (AP Photo)Â

Is John Kasich resurrecting the straight-talk express?

David M. Drucker · May 2, 2015 9:00 am

"I'm fascinated by it," saidÂ Ohio Gov. John Kasich aboutÂ Steve Forbes's plan for a flat tax.

John Kasich flirting with Forbes flat tax

David M. Drucker · May 1, 2015 6:55 pm

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush speaks during an event at the Metropolitan University in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, April 28, 2015. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo)

Jeb Bush: Iran framework a ‘horrific deal’

David M. Drucker · April 30, 2015 10:30 pm

Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas speaks at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) meeting, Wedneday, April 29, 2015, at the National Press Club in Washington. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Ted Cruz: Obama has enflamed race relations

David M. Drucker · April 29, 2015 11:33 pm

Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, left, and his son, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., applaud on stage at a campaign event at a hotel in Des Moines, Iowa, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Changing of guard in Nevada with 2016 implications

David M. Drucker · April 29, 2015 9:00 am

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday that he opposes re-authorization of the Export-Import Bank but would not stand in the way of Congress extending the program. (AP Photo)Â

Kevin McCarthy says he opposes Ex-Im Bank but won’t stand in way of extension

David M. Drucker · April 28, 2015 5:49 pm

Marriage activists crowd Supreme Court as arguments start

Marriage activists crowd Supreme Court as arguments start

David M. Drucker · April 28, 2015 3:06 pm

President Obama shakes hands with Former President George W. Bush after Obama spoke to a large crowd on the anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Ala. (AP)

Running with the Bushes

David M. Drucker · April 28, 2015 9:00 am

There are two bills pending in the Republican-controlled legislature. If passed and signed by GOP Gov. Brian Sandoval, Nevada Republicans voting in the 2016 primary would pull the lever at the polls as they do in a general election. (AP Photo)

Nevada GOP moves to dump caucuses in favor of 2016 primary

David M. Drucker · April 27, 2015 1:28 pm

Senate Democrats lose majority but keep money edge

Senate Democrats lose majority but keep money edge

David M. Drucker · April 27, 2015 9:00 am

Sen. Ted Cruz has been gunning to abolish the Internal Revenue Service since coming to Washington two years ago.Â (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Ted Cruz gets specific on ‘abolishing the IRS’

David M. Drucker · April 27, 2015 9:00 am

Presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition spring leadership meeting Saturday, April 25, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Jewish Republicans have favorites but are still shopping

David M. Drucker · April 26, 2015 9:00 am