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Donald Trump's Presidential Election Poll Numbers on the Decline - Unfavorability Among Latinos Fueling the Plunge?

Apr 02, 2016 10:19 AM EDT By Glenn Minnis

A series of recent polls strongly suggest Republican primary front-runner Donald Trump's popularity is on the downswing with general election voters and his plunging favorability ratings with Latino voters seems to have a lot to do with the ongoing development.

Peruvian President Humala Increases Minimum Wage by 13 Percent Ahead of Presidential Elections

Mar 31, 2016 08:19 AM EDT By Christon Jervil

It seems like the current government administration of Peru, helmed by President Ollanta Humala, does not want to be one-upped by the Peruvian presidential candidates, who are seeking to take office and promising to offer better leadership. Humala has just raised the bar higher, at least in social policies, particularly in the employment department. The Peruvian politician and former military official approved a minimum wage hike of 13 percent.

Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Lead in Securing Republican and Democratic Nomination in New Quinnipiac 2016 Presidential Poll

Mar 30, 2016 02:56 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

A new Quinnipiac University poll finds both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton nursing comfortable margins in their quests to secure the Republican and Democratic nominations.

Puerto Rico Teeters On Edge Of Massive Default

Puerto Rico Bankruptcy Lifeline Causes Republicans to Clash with Democrats

Mar 30, 2016 07:53 AM EDT By Christon Jervil

In hopes of providing the necessary aid to allay the dire financial situation in Puerto Rico, the House Republicans came up with a draft legislation on Tuesday, March 29. But, it wasn't without an ensuing dissension from the other side of the House fence.

Study Finds Younger Republicans Much More Open to Immigration Reform Than Older, More Conservative Party Members

Mar 30, 2016 09:45 AM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Older Republican voters are much more likely to harbor hard-line stances on immigration than are younger supporters of the party, who appear to be far more open to supporting a path toward citizenship for illegal immigrants.

Ted Cruz leads Donald Trump in Wisconsin

Mar 29, 2016 12:07 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

With roughly a week remaining before the April 5, Republican primary in the winner-take-all state of Wisconsin, Texas Senator Ted Cruz leads overall GOP front-runner Donald Trump by five points.

Donald Trump's Plan for 'Making America Great Again' Could Lead to Another Recession: Report

Mar 28, 2016 04:32 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

At least part of Donald Trump's boastful plan to "Make America Great Again" could lead to another recession if he is allowed to execute the mass deportations he has vowed to carry out.

Bernie Sanders Holds Campaign Rally In Madison, Wisconsin

Bernie Sanders Wins Washington, Alaska & Hawaii But is Victory Enough to Topple Hillary Clinton?

Mar 28, 2016 07:38 AM EDT By Christon Jervil

Bernie Sanders is currently on a roll, besting his opponent in five of the last six contests. While the momentum is clearly on his side, can Sanders really win the nomination?

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Holds Rally In Phoenix

Donald Trump leads Ted Cruz in California

Mar 28, 2016 08:38 AM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Republican front-runner Donald Trump has grown his level of support in California, yet GOP voters in the state remain so at odds over his candidacy a quarter of them insist they would never vote for him in the general election.

Mexicans Burn Donald Trump Doll in Effigy as Part of Easter Celebration

Mar 28, 2016 08:36 AM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Mexicans celebrated holy week this year by burning a papier-mache version of Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump in effigy.

GOP Presidential Candidates Debate In Charleston

2016 Republican Presidential Polls Show Donald Trump, John Kasich Neck and Neck in Pennsylvania; Hillary Clinton Commanding Lead Over Bernie Sanders

Mar 26, 2016 05:02 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Republican front-runner Donald Trump and Ohio Governor John Kasich are locked in a tight, back and forth tug of war for control of the upcoming GOP primary in Pennsylvania.

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Holds Rally In Mesa, Arizona

Is Donald Trump Losing Women Voters After Sexist Comments, Recent Attack on Ted Cruz's Wife?

Mar 26, 2016 07:53 AM EDT By Christon Jervil

Donald Trump's recent barb directed at Ted Cruz's wife, Heidi, as well as his caustic remarks against other women, could be driving away some members of the female demographics.

How the Brussels Terrorist Attack Hurts Undocumented Immigrants in the U.S.

Mar 26, 2016 11:27 AM EDT By Jose Serrano

Fear of an ISIS-led attack in the United States has Republican presidential candidates proposing extreme anti-immigration policies, including patrols of Muslim neighborhoods.

2016 Presidential Polls Show Ted Cruz Narrowly Leading Donald Trump in Wisconsin; Hillary Clinton Tops Bernie Sanders

Mar 25, 2016 04:25 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz leads Republican front-runner Donald Trump by the slimmest of margins in the critical, winner-take-all primary state of Wisconsin.

Democratic Primary Elections in Washington, Hawaii, Alaska Could Boost Bernie Sanders' Presidential Campaign

Mar 26, 2016 06:00 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Republicans can rest at ease this Easter weekend, but for Democrats there are three presidential primary elections taking place.

Donald Trump, Immigration Plan Stirs Fierce Debate Between Jorge Ramos, Sean Hannity

Mar 24, 2016 04:33 PM EDT By Selena Hill

Fox News Channel TV host Sean Hannity and Univision anchor Jorge Ramos came to blows Tuesday night during a heated debate over Donald Trump and illegal immigration.

Immigrant Transgender Women Experience Harsher Treatment than Other People Once Detained: Report

Mar 24, 2016 03:04 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a new critical report on the treatment of transgender women detained in U.S. immigration detention facilities.

Republican Voters Agree Donald Trump Should Be Nominee If He Gets Most Delegates

Mar 24, 2016 03:48 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Republican voters overwhelmingly agree the 2016 presidential candidate with the most delegates should go forward as the GOP's official nominee, should all the candidates fall short of bagging the required number of delegates to automatically seize the ticket.