Bob Dole

GOP’s presidential front-runner: Not who you think

As 2016 speculation begins, don't believe the myth that GOP always picks the presidential candidate “next in line”

Jonathan Bernstein Saturday, Mar 16, 2013 11:00 AM UTC 24
Politics CPAC, cpac 2013, Republican Party

Like myriad candidates before him, Paul Ryan is learning how damaging being part of a failed ticket can really be VIDEO

Steve Kornacki Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013 4:54 PM UTC 23
Politics Video, Opening Shot, Paul Ryan

17 years later, he comes out against one of the worst laws he signed (and campaigned on) as president

Steve Kornacki Friday, Mar 8, 2013 1:32 PM UTC 42
Politics Opening Shot, Bill Clinton, DoMA

Don't believe the hype. Despite a CPAC snub and hostility from conservatives, Chris Christie is a true right-winger

Steve Kornacki Thursday, Feb 28, 2013 12:40 PM UTC 17
Politics Opening Shot, Chris Christie

What seemed like the biggest break of Paul Ryan's political life might end up being a curse

Steve Kornacki Tuesday, Sep 25, 2012 11:45 AM UTC 24
Politics Mitt Romney, Opening Shot

Romney might face the same indignity -- abandonment -- as the last Republican to challenge an incumbent, Bob Dole

Steve Kornacki Monday, Sep 24, 2012 11:41 AM UTC 93
Politics Mitt Romney, Barack Obama

As embarrassing as Romney's been, this election will still be decided by outside factors -- namely the economy`

Robert Reich, ROBERTREICH.org Thursday, Sep 20, 2012 1:51 PM UTC 33
Politics Super PACs, The 47 Percent

If they lose in November, don't expect Republicans to give any credit to Obama for pulling out a tough election

Steve Kornacki Friday, Sep 14, 2012 12:26 PM UTC 96
Politics Opening Shot, Mitt Romney