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It wasn't a jinx that kept McCain from winning the White House in 2008. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Hillary Clinton and the Two-Term Jinx

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted November 9, 2015 at 12:52pm
If the overall race is close enough next year, Gardner might just help the GOP carry Colorado. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Cory Gardner for Veep? Don’t Laugh

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted November 3, 2015 at 1:26pm
Fiorina is both an anti-establishment candidate who is tied to the establishment. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Fiorina Has No Clear Lane to GOP Nomination

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted November 2, 2015 at 2:27pm
Cruz has established a record of fighting his own party’s leadership, which could give him extra credibility with voters who want change and who have contempt for the establishment. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Cruz and Jindal Wait Impatiently for Their Chances

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted October 28, 2015 at 5:00am
While Trump has surged to the top in most polls, Bush languishes behind, near the middle of the pack. (Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images File Photo)

Why the Next Month Is Critical for Bush

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted October 26, 2015 at 2:56pm
Paul has become just another candidate back in the pack, waiting for his inevitable exit. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

What the Heck Happened to Rand Paul?

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted October 20, 2015 at 5:00am
Ryan is the one person who might hold House Republicans together. But for how long? (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Ryan Is Damned if He Does, and Damned if He Doesn’t

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted October 15, 2015 at 11:58am
Cruz would be the ideal presidential nominee for conservatives tired of Republican leaders. (Photo By Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

Why Republicans Need to Nominate Ted Cruz

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted October 13, 2015 at 12:05pm
Kasich's path to victory is no more clear now than it was in the spring. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Why I Keep Forgetting About John Kasich

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted October 7, 2015 at 1:09pm
The past 18 months have radicalized some in the GOP grass roots, which helps explain the rise of candidates such as Trump. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

Does Voter Anger Explain the Success of Presidential Outsiders?

By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted September 28, 2015 at 5:00am