Jack Martinez

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Jack Martinez is a writer from Great Falls, Montana. He attended Stanford University, where he studied the Classics and received training in archaeology. He currently covers national politics for Newsweek.
Evangelical Leader Quits GOP Over Planned Parenthood

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Evangelical Leader Quits GOP Over Planned ParenthoodFranklin Graham begins (or continues?) an insurgency from the GOP.

On 12/23/15 at 3:05 PM EST

2015 Was the Year of Trump in GOP Polls

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2015 Was the Year of Trump in GOP PollsDonald Trump dominates the last poll of the year, but will it carry him through Iowa?

On 12/23/15 at 11:53 AM EST

The Democrats' Tea Party

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The Democrats' Tea PartyChange the names of buildings? Ban speakers you disagree with? Obama prefers the intellectual approach.

On 12/22/15 at 4:09 PM EST

Cruz Surges to Second Place in Latest Poll

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Cruz Surges to Second Place in Latest PollIt's close to crunch time, and the Texas senator shows good timing as he leaps ahead of Ben Carson.

On 12/22/15 at 10:56 AM EST

Ted Cruz Goes to War With (Another) Major News Outlet

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Ted Cruz Goes to War With (Another) Major News OutletShould Democrats really hope that Cruz is the eventual nominee?

On 12/21/15 at 3:17 PM EST

Obama Weighs In on Trump's Appeal

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Obama Weighs In on Trump's AppealThe president has previously said he doesn't think the real estate mogul will win the election.

On 12/21/15 at 12:35 PM EST

Lindsey Graham Drops Out of Race for Presidency

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Lindsey Graham Drops Out of Race for PresidencyIn the year of Trump, Graham's frustrated campaign calls it quits for now.

On 12/21/15 at 10:01 AM EST

What to Get Donald Trump for Christmas

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What to Get Donald Trump for ChristmasA gift wish list for all the presidential candidates.

On 12/20/15 at 10:56 AM EST

Who Are the Debate Moderators?

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Who Are the Debate Moderators?It's likely to be another love fest as the Iowa primaries approach.

On 12/19/15 at 3:06 PM EST

Post-Debate, Trump Dominates

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Post-Debate, Trump DominatesHis lead looks as unshakeable as ever as Ted Cruz runs to the top in Iowa, Carson rebounds.

On 12/18/15 at 12:31 PM EST

Sanders Campaign Staffer Plays Dirty

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Sanders Campaign Staffer Plays DirtyComputer intrigue abounds in the Democratic presidential primary.

On 12/18/15 at 10:36 AM EST

Rand Paul Fights the Galactic Empire

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Rand Paul Fights the Galactic EmpireThe candidate draws links between his libertarianism and Luke Skywalker.

On 12/17/15 at 1:20 PM EST

Putin Endorses Trump (Kind Of)

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Putin Endorses Trump (Kind Of)Is the Russian president just trying to get under Barack Obama's skin...again?

On 12/17/15 at 12:16 PM EST

The Best Goodies From the $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill

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The Best Goodies From the $1.2 Trillion Spending BillWho won and who lost as lawmakers head home for the holidays?

On 12/16/15 at 2:50 PM EST

Hugh Hewitt Brings Conservative Talk Radio Perspective to the CNN Debate

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Hugh Hewitt Brings Conservative Talk Radio Perspective to the CNN DebateHe's there to lend credibility to "the mainstream media."

On 12/15/15 at 3:11 PM EST

As Republican Debate Nears, National Security Dominates Voter Concerns

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As Republican Debate Nears, National Security Dominates Voter ConcernsBut it's not clear which candidates will benefit.

On 12/14/15 at 2:46 PM EST

Obama Says He's Aiming for a Visit to Cuba

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Obama Says He's Aiming for a Visit to CubaHis trip would have to include talks with political dissidents.

On 12/14/15 at 2:00 PM EST

Cruz Edges Trump, Picks Up Key Iowa Endorsements

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Cruz Edges Trump, Picks Up Key Iowa EndorsementsThe senator said in private he doesn't believe Trump will be the party's nominee.

On 12/11/15 at 3:27 PM EST

Report: Rubio Enrolled Under Obamacare Government Exchange

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Report: Rubio Enrolled Under Obamacare Government ExchangeGOP presidential candidates who are in Congress have availed themselves of a program they denounce.

On 12/11/15 at 12:56 PM EST

Reports: Obama Administration Nears Plan on 'Gun Show Loophole'

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Reports: Obama Administration Nears Plan on 'Gun Show Loophole'Officials have been hinting at an executive order on background checks for some time.

On 12/11/15 at 12:17 PM EST

Report: GOP Establishment Prepares for Convention Floor Fight Over Trump

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Report: GOP Establishment Prepares for Convention Floor Fight Over TrumpThe outsider may have the establishment worried.

On 12/10/15 at 5:24 PM EST

In National Security Address, Ted Cruz Promotes 'Bully Pulpit of the Presidency'

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In National Security Address, Ted Cruz Promotes 'Bully Pulpit of the Presidency'The Texas senator dubs the end of Obama administration as "proof there is a God" and compares "radical Islamic terrorism" to Communism.

On 12/10/15 at 2:35 PM EST

Texas Court Rejects State's Attempt to Bar Syrian Refugees

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Texas Court Rejects State's Attempt to Bar Syrian RefugeesA federal District Court judge threw out the governor's much ballyhooed proclamation on closed borders.

On 12/10/15 at 11:37 AM EST

Clinton Compares GOP Field to Trump as Muslim Comments Disturb Party Leaders

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Clinton Compares GOP Field to Trump as Muslim Comments Disturb Party LeadersThe Democrats hope that the nastiness of the Republican primary will bleed into the general election.

On 12/9/15 at 1:28 PM EST

Senate Passes No Child Left Behind Rewrite

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Senate Passes No Child Left Behind RewriteBipartisan support for Obama's revamped Education Department will likely ensure the continuation of standardized testing.

On 12/9/15 at 1:09 PM EST

White House Condemns Trump's Muslim Comments, Blitzes Republican Leadership

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White House Condemns Trump's Muslim Comments, Blitzes Republican LeadershipThe administration's spokesman slammed the party for failing to knock down Trump.

On 12/8/15 at 4:00 PM EST

Trump Defends His 'Shutdown' of Muslims Comments, Plays to Base

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Trump Defends His 'Shutdown' of Muslims Comments, Plays to BaseThe base is fired up. The talk shows are pushing back. Game on for the latest in Trumpdom.

On 12/8/15 at 11:28 AM EST

White House: If You Didn't Like Obama's Speech, Watch It Again

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White House: If You Didn't Like Obama's Speech, Watch It AgainThe president's spokesman said that criticisms of his counterterrorism approach are just part of the election cycle.

On 12/7/15 at 4:52 PM EST

Who's Being Partisan? Obama Speech Sparks Reaction From GOP Presidential Candidates

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Who's Being Partisan? Obama Speech Sparks Reaction From GOP Presidential CandidatesRepublicans call the president's remarks more of the same.

On 12/7/15 at 1:18 PM EST

Trump Chides Amazon head Jeff Bezos and his Washington Post

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Trump Chides Amazon head Jeff Bezos and his Washington PostIt's unclear what the paper, owned by the online shopping mogul, did to irk the real estate mogul.

On 12/7/15 at 1:07 PM EST
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