The primary phase is a crucial time for candidates to emerge as party leaders, but media recognition, campaign structure, and the strategic environment determine it all.

Apr 11, 2009 - Sarah Spiker

Voters' desires aside, race and racism have become issues in the USA Democratic presidential primaries. The color of a candidate's skin has rejuvenated old separations.

Jan 23, 2008 - Frank W. Hardy

With her big wins in Ohio, Texas, and Rhode Island, Clinton may be back on track to capture the presidency.

Mar 6, 2008 - Trenton Truitt

The Texas state Democratic primary, with an intricate system of caucuses and primaries, strongly favors Illinois Senator Barack Obama.

Mar 1, 2008 - Frank W. Hardy

The 2012 Republican primaries begin in earnest with the Iowa caucus slated for January 3rd.

Dec 28, 2011 - Kyle Colona

Mike Huckabee, Sarah Palin or Mitt Romney: The path they will have to take to win the Republican Nomination.

Dec 15, 2010 - Oliver Brown

ABC, CNN, CSPAN, Gallup, Reuters, USA Today, Washington Post, and Zogby polls all had Democratic candidate Barack Obama winning the New Hampshire Primary - what happened?

Jan 10, 2008 - Frank W. Hardy

After months of infighting, the Barack Obama is now the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party. But, even as the dust settles, he and Sen. Clinton have work to do.

Jun 5, 2008 - Kirk Jacobson

A victory has been slated for Clinton in the state of West Virginia but as she trails Obama and others call for her to quit, it's unlikely that a win will save her.

May 13, 2008 - Kirk Jacobson

Clinton and Obama together received 16.9 million votes in first 25 Democratic primaries. McCain, Romney and Huckabee received 10.6 million in first 24 GOP primaries.

Feb 7, 2008 - Carroll Trosclair

Obama received more than 14 million popular votes in the 31 Democratic primaries conducted through March 11. Both Democrats topped McCain by more than five million votes.

Mar 7, 2008 - Carroll Trosclair

This articles gives great questioning ideas to use in the primary classroom! Motivation and progress come from great questioning.

Oct 25, 2010 - Steph Caswell

With another primary loss, the Clinton camp is poised to increase its attacks against Obama, but it might be too little too late.

Mar 11, 2008 - Jeff Stanglin

With her accusations of plagiarism failing to slow Obama's momentum, Clinton shifts gears and questions Obama's commitment to US Democratic values.

Feb 23, 2008 - Manya Seisay

Barack Obama's "Bitter" comments ignited a firestorm when they became public. But Obama has mentioned Bitterness previously and was praised for doing so.

May 18, 2008 - Robert O'Connor

Former MA Governor Mitt Romney has gained the momentum with 6 victories on Super Tuesday.

Mar 8, 2012 - Kyle Colona

The new documentary follows a number of Obama's staff and the candidate himself as they work their way through the campaign trail to the White House.

Oct 18, 2009 - Francine Brokaw

An early look at the priorities and styles of the new presidency if the Illinois junior senator wins the November electoral vote.

May 22, 2008 - Carroll Trosclair

There is a maxim in life that, unfortunately, is too-often true in politics: nice guys finish last. Barack Obama might find that out in November.

Sep 11, 2008 - Jeff Stanglin

With the Iowa caucus a year away, here's a look at the GOP contenders. First up, Mitt Romney. How he stacks up against Obama, and his record.

Jan 22, 2011 - Jason Marshall