The state’s unique qualities, including liberal Republicans and a highly educated population, figure into the factors at play in balloting.
President 2016
Today’s New York primaries pivotal for Clinton and Trump
Each front-runner will close in on their party’s nomination with a win – or suffer a political blow with a loss.
Presidential campaign captivates Maine teenagers
High school students are interested in politics as never before, thanks to Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump.
Donald Trump’s rants about Republican rules come with risks
If he fails to win the nomination outright, he may alienate delegates to the party convention.
George Clooney says Bernie Sanders is right on the money
The actor hosts a pair of high-dollar fundraisers with Hillary Clinton.
Hillary Clinton modifies stand on minimum wage
She says she would sign off on a $15 federal minimum wage if the pay rate rose gradually.
A slew of scenarios must add up for Trump to clinch before Cleveland
It’s not mathematically impossible, but may be most improbable.
Republican Party rebukes Trump over delegate fight
The Republican National Committee says, ‘It ultimately falls on the campaigns to be up to speed on these delegate rules.’
Charles Krauthammer: Hillary’s presidential strategy amounts to ‘Rest in peace, Clintonism’
The front-runner presents herself as Bernie lite – they have the same goals, she says, but she can get things done.
M.D. Harmon: Democratic front-runner caught weasel-wording the truth about guns
As a Bernie Sanders spokesman said, ‘No wonder people don’t trust her.’